HOWARD STENTZ

CV: HOWARD STENTZ

Mr. Stentz has more than thirty years of experience in executive and senior management within information technology and software consulting. He has executive level experience in consulting operations, project and program management, consulting sales/presales, cloud and managed services operations and sales. Experienced in Web presence management (social media/digital marketing, web design and hosting, reputation management), ecommerce, ERP (JDE, EBS, PSFT) and general system architecture.

He has deep experience in IT strategy with extensive work within ITIL and TOGAF frameworks. He has managed, at an executive level, a broad set of organization sizes, various industries, and member/employee experience levels. He also is experienced in configuration management, cloud strategy/design/ implementation, SOA and Fusion Middleware Architecture, network operations and design, network planning and operations, and development lifecycle (SDLC).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Howste Technical Services November 2013 - Present

President/CEO

Executive management and sales management for small MSP and Digital Marketing firm

Project Work:

Project lead for large web site redesign, including extensive SEO, and web marketing campaign for large multinational manufacturing client
Project lead for large web site redesigns, social media/digital marketing, including extensive SEO, web marketing, and reputation management
Project Lead for architecture and development of cloud application for customers requiring FCC licensing
Project and architect lead for an FCC data integration providing Database/ETL/UI/Reporting design, build, and implementation with application management and long-term support (MSSQL)
Implemented cloud-based project management solution
Provide Enterprise Software analysis, selection, and recommendations to clients
Provide architecture, security, storage and infrastructure planning for datacenters
Provide architecture, design for application, fusion middleware, weblogic, SOA, and database, DR, and high availability projects
Project manager and lead architect for Oracle EBS R12 architecture refresh
Project manager for OVM and OEL refresh
Project manager for Oracle EBS R12 enterprise-wide Disaster Recovery implementation and testing
Lead architect and technical project team lead for DBAs and architects in support of a large multi-national/multi-site Oracle EBS R12 implementation
Provided architecture analysis, recommendations and implementation support for Oracle EBS R12, SOA and Fusion Middleware migration from JDE World
Strategy and planning for EBS R12 implementation including architecture, configuration management, disaster recovery, integration, licensing, security, and managed services.

Capgemini February 2013 – November 2013

Senior Manager

Client: Oshkosh

Technical project manager and lead architect for a $17MM+ JDE business and software redesign effort for Business Process redesign and merger/acquisition process design
Provided technical architecture leadership for enterprise technology change-out
Provided technical advisory work to assist client in reducing costs for supporting technologies
Architecture and infrastructure design for JD Edwards ERP, EBS, SOA, fusion middleware, weblogic, Master Data Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, PLM, Oracle eCommerce and iSupplier, CRM, and Warranty
Lead implementation of JDE in the cloud for pre-implementation, design, and support
Architecting and designing (strategy, security, configuration management, design, and implementation) fusion middleware integration including JDE BSSV, OSB, and Oracle SOA
Lead for Technical Stack foundational technology software selection

Gerson Lehrman Group January 2005 to October 2014

Senior Advisor (Independent Scholar) providing c-level software and technical advisory and research services

Assisted senior c-level management, investment managers, fund managers in making critical investment, technology purchase, and divestiture decisions
M & A Advisory for investment and equity firms
Advised on enterprise software and technical market initiatives and events
Personally provided advisory services to over 60 clients from the IT and investment community

Centric Consulting February 2011 – October 2012

Technical Architecture Senior Manager

Client: WMS Industries

Technical project manager for a $30MM+ Oracle EBS R12 implementation
Leading team of DBAs, Infrastructure, and Architects in support of EBS R12 implementation
Provided architecture storage and infrastructure planning for datacenter and server build out
Provided architecture design for cloud implementation, EBS application, SOA, fusion middleware, weblogic, master data management, EBS and IT security, database, DR, and high availability
Managed enterprise wide Oracle IDM implementation
Designed and managed configuration management process for EBS technical implementation
Provided transformational consulting on IT Organization to support run organization
Assisted in the transformation of IT Organization to SLG based methods

Client: AM Castle

Technical project Lead for infrastructure refresh planning
Provided strategy and planning for EBS 11i, JDE, OBIEE, OTTM infrastructure refresh
Provided strategy for EBS R12 infrastructure preparedness

Client: McDonald’s

Infrastructure architecture planning and design for an Oracle R12, Hyperion, and OBIEE/OBIA upgrade strategy project
Provided infrastructure architecture strategy and design for database upgrade to Oracle Exadata for Hyperion, EBS R12, and OBIEE/OBIA (including capacity planning , infrastructure design, design and strategy review and recommendations, vendor management, instance design and planning, implementation planning, etc…)
Provided architecture storage and infrastructure planning for upgrade server build-out for AIX to Linux migration for Hyperion, EBS R12, and OBIEE/OBIA
Provided architecture for analysis and design of R12 application and database (RAC) layer

Infocrossing (a Wipro Company) July 2009 – February 2011

Senior Program Manager providing Application Management Services, architecture, technical solutioning, and implementation senior level management

Developed services delivery methodology for new managed service and software practice within Wipro’s US consulting services division
Provided presales support for over 15 clients and prospects for hosting and managed services for Oracle EBS (11i and R12) and JDE EnterpriseOne

Provided assistance in transforming the IT Organization to support managed services model

Client: Manpower International

Assisted CTO and infrastructure team on database and core technology analysis for current Oracle infrastructure
Provided client with a 75% improvement in infrastructure costs saving over $680K annually

Client: Global Logic

Technical project manager for a $3MM+ Oracle EBS R12 implementation (internet accessible cloud/hosting implementation)

Managed offshore, AMS, and cloud/hosting vendor selection for a major ISV for an Oracle EBS R12 migration and new Hyperion implementation (including capacity planning , infrastructure design, design and strategy review and recommendations, vendor management, instance design and planning, migration planning, etc…)
Provided COE EBS R12 and Hyperion Architecture support and support process improvement

Client: Rheem Manufacturing

Provided Disaster recovery architecture, planning, and implementation for large scale Oracle Applications R12 implementation

The Hackett Group January 2008 to December 2008

Director for worldwide Oracle technical practice

Responsible for the US, European, and Indian geographies with 30+ resources and a $3.7M budget
Worked with large $1M to $5M + sales engagements and personally closed $1.2M in 9 months
Responsible for all revenue and business development for the Oracle EBS technical practice worldwide for EBS R12, Hyperion, and OBIEE technical engagements

Created a successful Oracle technology readiness program that streamlined sales process
Developed Hackett’s offshore Application Management approach and methodology that was critical to winning Hackett’s first true Oracle AMS engagement
Provided executive and direct project support for critical clients for Oracle EBS and Hyperion

Optio Software February 2007 - December 2007

Director of worldwide professional services organization for all of Optio Software.

Responsible for the NA geography with 15+ resources (+20 Contractors) and a $3.6M budget
Lead team developing streamlined implementation methodology for professional services delivery
Provided delivery oversight for Oracle EBS and JDE EnterpriseOne
Developed Optio’s first global engagement delivery and management model
Personally sold first application managed services engagement for $1.9M
Responsible for all revenue and business development for the services organization
Provided services sales mentorship and developed services selling methodology and approach

Provided executive and direct project support for critical clients
Transformed IT Services into a highly customer focused organization and improved consulting customer satisfaction by 20%

Oracle Corporation April 2005 – November 2006

Client Services Director managing the client services sales portfolio for the South East region

Successfully sold $2M in annual services revenue and managed $1.8M annual portfolio
Assisted in the support of the technical portion of the Oracle Insight program (solution selling)
Provided executive and direct project support for critical EBS and JDE clients
Provided technical sales support for critical client sales cycles

Deloitte Consulting, LLP February 2003 – March 2005

Senior Manager managing of the technical solution design and implementation teams within the practice

Individual and team contribution of almost $10M in services sales
Technical project lead for a $40M strategic Oracle EBS supply chain and manufacturing software architecture, technical architecture, customization and application development, security, system management, and technical implementation
Provided transformational consulting on IT Organization to support run organization
Lead the effort to streamline the IT telecomm concerns for a major European based automotive manufacturer that resulted in over $4M in savings
Successfully managed the change leadership portion of a PeopleSoft Enterprise implementation and provided strategic advisory on the paper industry’s electronic document standards
Project Lead for Oracle JDE EnterpriseOne for the process redesign and selection for a major temporary service provider that resulted in an improved front end for their franchises, distributors, and sales force; and improved processes in franchise support and HR, as well as streamlining their IT support requirements
Provided strategic technology input into the value driven models related to implementation of ERP and their effect on corporate value drivers, stock price, SG&A, and Revenue
Supported a mid-market methodology initiative designed to target critical clients in the mid-market space that was instrumental in shaping Deloitte’s market offerings

Decision Technologies November 2002 – February 2003

Senior Delivery Manager responsible for critical client implementations (Contract)

Project Lead for JDE EnterpriseOne implementation for a large logistics/distribution client that allowed them to move from Enterprise World while creating greater visibility into the financial processes, significantly improved reporting, and improved HR/Payroll/Benefits
Provided advisory input into application support approach that resulted in streamlined and lower cost support for remote clients

JD Edwards (Oracle) November 1998 – November 2002

Solution Strategy Manager responsible for pre-sales and service sales activities for the SE region

Individual contributor of $7.25M in services revenue
Exceeded annual services sales target by 120%

Regional Senior Manager managing the South East Regional Technical Services organization

Worked with large $.5M to $3M + sales engagements
Responsible for the SE geographies with 18+ resources and a $3.4M budget
Maintained over 150% revenue targets
Responsible for all revenue and for the technical practice in the South East

Primary developer of technical portion of JD Edward Implementation approach and methodology that was adopted corporate wide as the worldwide standard
Key participant on the JD Edwards Long Range Planning Committee for company-wide strategic direction in e-business that was later adopted corporate wide
Creator of the Business Partner Certification program that was accepted and included in corporate alliance practices resulting in $.5M in annual savings and additional revenue stream for the region
Created a hybrid sales-to-service hand-off methodology for use by technology services that resulted in a reduction in errors typically associated with this type of process and directly resulted in an improved customer satisfaction for the affected clients
Created estimation and question tools simplifying the estimation process for technology pre-sales and post-sales events thereby reducing errors in estimation
Provided executive and direct project support for critical clients
Well remembered as one of the top technologists in the JD Edwards Enterprise One technology

Black Oak Computer Services September 1997 – October 1998

Management Consultant

Project Lead of business process redesign project for a major automotive distributor producing a streamlined process for the sourcing/distribution/warehousing portion of the business that produced a savings of 20% in cost from change in vehicle sourcing/delivery methods
Project Lead for multi-vendor ERP selection
Strategic advisory and business process redesign, restructuring, re-engineering, executive consulting, needs analysis, risk assessment, and work flow analysis for clients.

Senior Systems Engineer

Performed security planning, identity management planning, capacity planning, and risk assessment for a number of client’s complete enterprise
Provided strategic planning, design and also lead the implementation of high availability systems and disaster recovery solutions for 2 major firms and one city government.

Filtronic Comtek Incorporated November 1994 – August 1997

Director of Information Systems (Acted in CIO Capacity) managing US IT Department

Responsible for the North American IT organization with 5+ resources and a $1M budget
Project Lead for implementation and support of large-scale enterprise level ERP system responsible for entire company operations that reduced costs by 20%

Transformed the IT Organization to support a factor 10X infrastructure requirement

Implemented corporate wide IT security policies and procedures and provided enforcement
Designed and lead the team that implemented and supported a secure 200+ node mixed Novell, Microsoft NT, and AIX UNIX network utilizing many emerging technologies and leveraging existing company investment for a well designed and cost effective national local and wide area network.

Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia, Major: Computer Science

Managing at JD Edwards and Leadership Challenge, JD Edwards Internal Manager Training Course

Wor-Wic College, Salisbury, Maryland, Leadership Development and Management Course

TOGAF Certification Course (Wipro)

IEEC Member since 1997

Member, Project Management Institute – Currently working towards PMP

Junior Achievement – Volunteer Teacher

Council of Advisors – Advisory services to the IT, ERP, and Telecomm Investment Industry

ITIL Foundation Certified

The Stowe Foundation Team

HOWARD STENTZ

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

MILITARY

EDUCATION

SKILLS