Michael Budzich

About Michael Budzich

IT - Operations Integrator with decisive business, technology, and process vision that serves as the missing link in steering operations, technology, and workflow to achieve targeted business results. 25+years of IT and business consulting, as a CIO and trusted advisor to numerous client companies in varied industries. Solid grasp of business processes, pain points, and the application of enabling technology delivering maximized efficiency, competitive advantages, and significant improvements in bottom-line results. Buffalo Business First\'s Who\'s Who in Technology 2012, 2013, 2014. Unique blend of executive competencies in strategic business planning, analysis, and vision combined with tactical strengths leading project engagements. Key contributor to exceptional client satisfaction and consistent business relevance in the rapidly changing technology market. Define and drive strategic business direction and development of technology solutions portfolio, while ensuring successful execution through proactive communication and tactical project management. Comprehensive, yet dynamic grasp of current and evolving technology and IT methodologies for the optimization of business and operational processes, including virtualization of data models for flexibility, simplified recovery, and cloud positioning. Consistently demonstrate an intimate client philosophy, maintaining ongoing client relationships since 1988 and delivering exceptional service with an average client retention rate exceeding 90%. Recruited and developed professional staff with tenures averaging 15 years. Assemble and lead dedicated client engagement teams. Specialties: Business, Operations, and IT Strategic Direction P&L, Budget and Cost Control ERP, Supply Chain Management, and CRM Business Analytics Web Enablement / Cloud Solutions Project Management / Engagement Management Data Storage and Data Conversion Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Experience

1. Strategic Client Executive

   Microsoft

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Responsible for working collaboratively with Microsoft customers to merge their business vision with digital transformations and achieve tangible business outcomes.

Education

• State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management

  Certificate

  2009 — 2010

• Harvard Business School Club of Buffalo

  Certificate

  2003 — 2003

• Medaille University

  Bachelor of Science

  1988 — 1990

• Bryant & Stratton College

  Associate

  1984 — 1986

• Harvard Business School Club of Buffalo

  Certificate

  2013 — 2013

• IBM Education

  Certifications