Greg Best

Background

About Greg Best

Information Technology professional with expertise managing large, complex systems projects such as international SAP deployments or major system upgrades with IT budgets up to $6M. Successful at building high performance teams, defining IT application and infrastructure strategy, and applying process and systems engineering (Lean) principles to solve business problems. Outstanding communication and analytical skills provide a unique ability to build trust between business and IT teams, to define and deliver practical solutions to business needs, and to enhance the strategic value of the IT organization. Current hands on and leadership experience in software development, infrastructure, strategy and technical support for manufacturing, engineering, telecommunications, customer service and transportation industries. Experience in large and small companies has given me a deep understanding of how to motivate technology teams, the essential IT skills and process disciplines required for success, and how to manage risks and celebrate success. Constantly looking for new challenges in building IT and business relationships, improving business and IT processes, Developing IT strategies and delivering outstanding solutions. Specialties: • Project & Program Management • Strategic Planning & IT Architecture • Business Analysis & Requirements Definition • Process Engineering & Lean • Design & Development of Complex Systems • Quality Assurance & Testing • Team Building • Matrix Management • Resource Management & Budgeting