Operational & Technology Advisor

I help organizations make better strategic decisions through research, market intelligence, and advisory work grounded in operational experience.

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162+
Published research reports
On Nucleus Research and the Bloomberg Terminal
Top
Revenue-producing analyst
Nucleus Research, 2025
$350K
Dead stock identified and liquidated
Inventory turnover analysis at TLF Apparel
384%
Pick-rate improvement as an operator
Multi-order picking rollout at TLF Apparel
Advisory Focus

What I Help With

Engagements that connect technology, market intelligence, and operations to business outcomes.

Enterprise Software Evaluation

Vendor shortlists, capability assessments, and selection support across 14 enterprise software markets.

Operational Technology Strategy

Roadmaps that tie systems investments to throughput, cost, and service levels.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Systems

Planning, execution, and warehouse systems guidance from someone who has run them.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

Vendor landscapes and market trends grounded in hundreds of briefings and customer interviews.

ROI & Value Realization

Business cases built on quantified benefits, not vendor claims.

Executive Briefings & Advisory

Decision-ready briefings for leadership teams weighing technology bets.

AI-Enabled Operations

Separating durable AI value from hype in operational workflows.

Research-Backed Go-to-Market

Messaging and proof points for enterprise software vendors.

Experience

Where the Perspective Comes From

Analyst rigor from Nucleus Research, operator credibility from the warehouse floor.

Research & Advisory

Nucleus Research

Analyst to senior analyst to research and advisory leadership: I evaluate vendors, advise executive teams, and mentor analysts.

  • 162+ reports published on Nucleus Research and the Bloomberg Terminal for clients including Oracle, Infor, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, and o9 Solutions
  • The firm's highest revenue-producing analyst in 2025, exceeding research and advisory revenue targets in consecutive years
  • Insights featured in Yahoo Finance, CFO Asia, and TechTarget
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Operations

TLF Apparel

Supply chain business analyst who started on the fulfillment floor, so my technology advice survives contact with real operations.

  • 384% increase in SKUs picked per hour, roughly $200K in annual labor savings
  • $350K in dead stock identified and liquidated
  • $45K saved annually through global shipping analysis
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Industry Engagement

Speaking & Media

Translating complex technology and market trends for executive audiences with SYSPRO, Infor, Epicor, GAINS, Rootstock, and others.

  • Conference speaker at Blue Yonder ICON and JAMIS Summit
  • Recurring analyst panelist on industry podcasts
  • Executive briefings and customer advisory sessions year-round
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Working through a technology decision?

I take on research-backed advisory, consulting, and speaking engagements. If you are evaluating systems, building a business case, or trying to understand a market, let's talk.

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