Lukasz Lewandowski

About Lukasz Lewandowski

As the VP of Business Systems & IT Services at Exactech, I lead transformational initiatives that align technology with business goals to drive measurable value. With nearly two decades of global experience, I specialize in leveraging emerging technologies, including AI and digital transformation strategies, to enhance operational efficiency, support growth, and deliver impactful results.I oversee a diverse portfolio of business systems, including ERP (SAP/QAD), MES (SAP MII/Siemens OpsCenter), PLM (PTC Windchill/Siemens Teamcenter), as well as sales, marketing, regulatory, and quality (eQMS) systems. My expertise extends to optimizing supply chain and manufacturing processes, including capacity planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S & OP), enabling end-to-end process alignment and business agility.As a certified TPS - Lean Management Facilitator, I integrate Lean principles into IT and operations to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and create agile organizations. By driving advancements in cloud transformation and cybersecurity, I ensure IT infrastructures are not only scalable and secure but also aligned with the organization\'s strategic vision for innovation and growth.Throughout my career, I’ve focused on bridging the gap between technology and business strategy. I’ve implemented AI-driven solutions to provide predictive analytics that empower smarter decision-making, revolutionized S & OP processes to align production with real demand, and led enterprise-wide digital transformation to enhance global operations. These efforts have resulted in optimized processes, reduced waste, and measurable business outcomes that position organizations for long-term success.I’m passionate about fostering collaboration, building strategic partnerships, and solving complex challenges. I thrive in delivering sustainable, transformative impact across global environments, combining technical expertise with strategic vision to ensure technology becomes a true enabler of business value.

Experience

1. VP IT, Business Systems & IT Services

   Advita Ortho

   Nov 2025 — Present · Gainesville, FL, US

   Leading enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, and IT service delivery in a regulated orthopedic manufacturing environment. Accountable for Business Systems, IT Services, ERP, MES, PLM, QMS, IT Business Analysis, and process optimization across Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.Key Responsibilities• Lead Business Systems & IT Services, ensuring application reliability, service delivery, support, asset lifecycle, and strong end-user experience.• Drive digital transformation across ERP, MES, PLM, QMS, and integration platforms.• Oversee IT Business Analysis, requirements engineering, and workflow optimization.• Govern enterprise architecture, harmonization, and modernization roadmaps.• Streamline processes using Lean and data-driven improvements.• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and regulated-industry standards.• Manage vendors, budgets, and KPIs including system uptime, SLAs, ticket resolution, and service performance.Major Achievements• MES Stabilization (Opcenter): Increased system stability, traceability, and electronic record reliability; improved shop-floor visibility and issue resolution.• ERP Global Standardization: Harmonized processes and configurations to build a unified global ERP footprint• PLM Teamcenter: Strengthened eDHF, design control; Close Loop Manufacturing and digital thread.• QMS CI• AI, Automation & Copilot: Built ML models; led corporate Copilot rollout to enable AI-assisted productivity and decision support.• Enterprise Carve-Out (“Emergence”): Led full IT separation from Exactech to Advita, including ERP/MES/PLM/QMS splits, data migration, new environments, identity separation, and global cutover—ensuring continuity and compliance.• IT Services Excellence: Improved SLAs, ticket quality, asset management, and overall support experience.• Leadership: Built a high-performing Business Systems & IT Services team focused on accountability and Lean execution.

Education

• SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities

  Master's degree, Psychology in management

  2007 — 2008

• Wroclaw University of Economics and Business

  Master's degree, Economics

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Sap R/3
• Sap
• Change Management
• Sap Erp
• Erp
• Asap
• Business Process
• Pmbok
• Program Management
• Management
• Crm
• IT Management
• Sap Crm
• IT Strategy
• Sap Implementation
• Integration
• Abap
• Project Portfolio Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Intelligence
• Software Project Management
• IT Service Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sd
• Itil
• Requirements Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Continuous Improvement
• Pmp
• Business Analysis
• Pmo
• Sap Products
• Project Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)