Rob Kovacevic

About Rob Kovacevic

Information Technology and Technology Consulting leader with demonstrated ability in strategy development, business process analysis, technical solutions, project delivery, data management, financial management, personnel management and development, vendor management, and problem solving, with a strategic focus on business value and continuous improvement- Broad experience in consulting and direct roles across functional areas, such as finance & accounting, planning & forecasting, operations, sales, inventory analysis, CRM, and service desk, as well as industry-specific areas, including energy, healthcare, retail/CPG, financial, and manufacturing- Extensive experience in Business Intelligence and Analytics, Data Management, Performance Management, Data Integration, Database Design, and Application Development and Support- Notable skills in financial modeling, effective presentations, writing, and logical analysis- Knowledgeable in design of software systems and related business processes, building teams, risk management, developing and delivering training programs, troubleshooting and problem resolution- Experience with varied hardware platforms, software vendors, and enterprise applications, plus an understanding of networks, cloud/SaaS, and data security issues.Specialties- Business analysis, solution development, strategy development, and process improvement- Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Management/Data Warehouse/ETL design and implementation- Application support and optimization- Team building, leadership, mentoring and coaching- Capacity to understand and break down complex business and technical issues- Business and technical management (projects and people)- System and human factors design skills- An aptitude for finding innovative solutions- Ability to identify and resolve problems

Experience

1. Senior Engagement Manager, Technology Strategy & Execution

   Wavestone

   Jul 2019 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Developing strategy and applying technology to solve business problems, improve processes, and increase business value.Leading strategic client engagements.Creating methodologies, approaches, road-maps, and solutions.Helping to drive the growth and development of the Technology Strategy service area, with a focus on Data Management, Analytics, Business Applications, and IT Operations.Building Wavestone NA\'s brand, operations, and business as part of our leadership team. Wavestone is an innovative, values-driven global management consulting and technology firm. We utilize integrated expertise to drive business strategy and transformation across Organizational Effectiveness, Marketing & Sales, Operations, Technology, Digital, and Program and Project Leadership. We are differentiated by our lean teams of experienced consultants, our innovative model fueled by leading-edge technology, our close partnerships with clients, and our commitment to client capability and sustained success. In addition, we are dedicated to raising awareness of and helping prevent domestic abuse through the Connection of Hope campaign.

Education

• Penn State University

  B.S., Computer Science

Skills

• IT Management
• Database Design
• Databases
• Requirements Gathering
• Business Case Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Sql
• IT Strategy
• Metrics
• Leadership
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Extract, Transform, Load (Etl)
• Data Analysis
• Software Development
• Data Warehousing
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Testing
• Enterprise Software
• Project Management
• Analytics
• Itil
• Integration
• Business Intelligence
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Cognos
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Business Process