Tom Hudson
Director of Strategic Services | ERP & Operational Excellence Expert | Driving Efficiency in Manufacturing & Medical Devices | Transforming Vision into Results
- Role
- Director of Strategic Services at MCA Connect
- Location
- Portsmouth, NH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tom Hudson
As Director of Strategic Services at MCA Connect—Microsoft’s top-tier manufacturing & distribution partner and multiple-time Partner of the Year—I guide manufacturers and distributors through full-scale ERP transformations and operational modernization using Dynamics 365, AI agents, manufacturing intelligence, and the Microsoft Cloud.I turn strategic vision into measurable reality: simplifying complexity, accelerating performance, and delivering sustainable ROI. Whether it’s standing up cloud platforms, driving process excellence, or embedding resilience into change programs, my teams consistently achieve standout results—think NPS scores >70 in manufacturing intelligence and multimillion-dollar efficiency gains from past initiatives.With 20+ years blending rigorous operational leadership and human-centered insight, I bring- Proven impact from Medtronic: Led global IT integrations for M&A (U.S, Italy, Switzerland), orchestrated cross-continent product transfers, earned the CIO Award for a game-changing inventory system, and contributed to a Star of Excellence team that cut WIP inventory >$2M and reduced clean-room space 20% in 3 months- Deep expertise as a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Sigma Green Belt, Shingo Model practitioner, plus Stanford Strategic Decision Making training-Unique integration of technical precision with personal mastery: Former podcast host, mindfulness workshop leader for state agencies and beyond, yoga/meditation certified (Kripalu, Chopra), and advocate for conscious leadership in high-stakes environments.At MCA Connect, I’m passionate about helping clients fix what’s broken, modernize intelligently, and thrive in Industry 4.0. If you’re a manufacturer or distributor ready to elevate operations with smart strategy and Microsoft technology—or exploring transformative partnerships—let’s connect. Open to meaningful conversations that drive real change.
Experience
Director of Strategic Services
Apr 2025 — Present · Portsmouth, NH, US
Education
Franklin Pierce University
Master's Degree, Information Technology Management
2005 — 2008
Daniel Webster College
Bachelor's Degree, Organizational Management
2001 — 2005
YogaLife Institute of New Hampshire
RYT-500, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
2018 — 2020
YogaLife Institute of New Hampshire
RYT-200, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
2017 — 2018
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