Ken W.
Board Member @Leadscorz
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WORK HISTORY
Board Member @Leadscorz
EDUCATION
Oregon State University
Bachelor's of Science, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering
Boise State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
SKILLS
ABOUT KEN W.
Dynamic business leader, team builder, and change agent with deep expertise in technology strategy, operations, and security. Proven track record scaling enterprises in technology, manufacturing, and consumer goods. Recently retired from executive roles; passionate about advising startups and driving innovation in emerging tech sectors.Applications and Technology Expert - Executive Team Member• Executive team member during periods of rapid growth.• Led software and technology division delivering software products and integrated, automated production systems to channel partners.• Global responsibility for IT, Applications and Security; including SaaS subscription management, fulfillment, business intelligence, technical infrastructure and security.• Pioneering machine learning targeted at customer success, case deflection and value confirmation.• Addressed PCI-DSS, SOC 2 Type II, FedRAMP, secured infrastructure, negated multiple state-sponsored persistent threats (APTs).• Advisor to senior executives regarding managed services, mergers, acquisitions, IT strategy, program management.• Hands on experience with industry leading platforms; SAP, D365, Salesforce, Infor, GT-Nexus, Logility, Tableau, Snowflake, DemandWare, Darktrace, Rapid/7.Business Technology Leader, Driver of Change• Enabled the transition from a traditional device + service business to SaaS with a device. Built all SaaS back-end applications for subscription management, provisioning and renewal. Architect-ed and created an analytical platform that merges marketing, sales, operations, SaaS platform and financial data to deliver insights. • Re-engineering of planning, sales and manufacturing processes that improved capacity utilization by 30%, driving $26 million in benefits to bottom line.• Reduced manufacturing lead time from 30 to 7 days; capturing $500K in lost revenue within 6 months.• Created new channel capturing $20 million in revenue.• Created two consulting businesses from the ground up.Experienced Strategy and Business Development Leader• Developed long-term strategies, presented to boards and executive teams.• Strategic advisor to CEO and senior executives.• Developed and commercialized new software, equipment and services that improved responsiveness and reduced waste by over 80%.• Developed and roll out logistical strategy for new line of business.• Assessment of $280 million investment in new product technology.• Acquisition due diligence, from both sides, acquirer and acquiree
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