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Amanda Goodson
Sr. Solutions Architect at Strategic Information GroupAmanda Goodson, Senior Solutions Architect at Strategic Information Group, demonstrates her passion for learning, teaching, and continuous improvement with over 20 years of achievements, career success, and excellence in the disciplines she practices. She holds an MBA and certifications in PMP and CPIM, with practical experience in accounting, audit, supply chain, ERP implementations, and project management. In 2019, she was honored as the Women of Professional Excellence by the YWCA of Greater Cleveland for her community service, career success, and mentoring. In 2020, she received The Lubrizol Foundation's Founders Award for her commitment to community service.
Andy Weinstein
CEO of ISS GroupANDY WEINSTEIN is the CEO of Integrated Systems and Services Group (ISS Group), a Business Process Improvement (BPI) software solutions developer headquartered in New Jersey. Andrew founded ISS Group in 1986 and leads the company in delivering BPI solutions to Fortune 1000 and mid-market manufacturing and distribution organizations using the QAD ERP application. Andy's strategic responsibilities include determining the vision, policies, business direction and growth objectives of ISS Group’s market focus, performing business development activities, and determining the composition of the company's product and services solutions portfolio. Prior to founding ISS Group, Andy worked in the Management Consulting Services department of a mid-sized Accounting Firm in NYC from 1981 - 1986. He has a BA in Computer Science from Rutgers University and has achieved over 40 credits toward an MBA in Information Systems Technology from Pace University. Andy has taught Business Intelligence for Supply Chain and Marketing at the Rutgers Business School and has also sat on the Industry Advisory Board at Rutgers University’s Computer Science Department.
Bobby Yeomans
Sr. Business Systems Consultant at Adaptivity IncBOBBY YEOMANS has over 22 years of business experience. Bobby has implemented and upgraded QAD in the Industrial Product, Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Life Sciences verticals for more than 17 years. He has taken on the role of implementer, project manager, performed end user training, and led teams responsible for the computer system validation.
Carlos Colmenares
Principal Consultant at Sungate Solutions, Inc.CARLOS COLMENARES has been working with QAD across multiple verticals since the last millennium, in a variety of roles: developer, DBA, business analyst, team leader, consultant. He also has an MBA from ISU. As a result, his skillset is a blend of technical knowledge, application knowledge, business process and business acumen. This blend results in the ability to analyze the challenges that QAD users face from many different points of view. Carlos has been with Sungate Solutions since 2015.
David Kwo
Partner at Logan ConsultingDAVID KWO joined Logan Consulting in 2001. David works primarily on business development within the manufacturing space, focusing on both complex ERP engagements as well as technology projects surrounding mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. David excels at developing and maintaining sound business relationships. He is also responsible for building and managing alliances with world-class technology partners.
He has extensive experience in hardware and software platforms for the manufacturing industry. David has an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and received his BA in Mathematics from Indiana University.
Jeff Neidorf
Chief of Sales at ProStar Software
Jen Matz
Director of Finance at Sparks Belting Company- Panel Discussion with Q&A: When and How to Upgrade Your ERP System
- AUX Implementation Case Study: Under Budget & Ahead of Schedule
Jen Matz is the Director of Finance at Sparks Belting Company. With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing processes, Jen has a strong background in finance, IT, and project management. Jen led the ERP Implementation project for Sparks Belting, transitioning from an outdated ERP system to QAD AUX, which went live in May 2024. Jen earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix.
John Graham
President at Adaptivity Inc
Lonie Erlich
Senior Solutions Architect at Strategic Information Group- Future-proofing your Road to QAD ERP O3 & Harnessing the Potential of Extensions
- Transforming Material Handling: Mobilizing QAD Automation Solutions for Enhanced Productivity
LONIE ERLICH, a Senior Solutions Architect at Strategic Information Group, holds a Master of Science in Management and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. The practical experience gained throughout his career gives him specific knowledge and proficiency in supply chain management, shop floor operations, enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations, and effective project management techniques.
Lonie continues to be an invaluable asset to clients with his unwavering dedication to professional development, instruction/mentoring, and continuous improvement, showcased through a remarkable track record of accomplishments, professional triumphs, and exceptional performance in his areas of expertise.
Mike Main
Regional Manager at Cyberscience
Nectar Daloglou
President at OmegaServeNECTAR DALOGLOU has been helping medium to large organizations achieve success with their Progress based enterprise application solutions for more than 20 years.
He started his IT career with Progress in 2000 at Access Commerce, integrating a Progress based configurator solution with QAD's MFG/PRO ERP system. He later joined QAD in 2003, where he helped several companies across North America succeed with their Progress and QAD implementations. Nectar became an independent DBA consultant in 2007 and founded OmegaServe (formerly Dalo Consulting Inc.) a consulting firm specialized in both Progress and QAD software.
Throughout the years, Nectar has been providing on-going DBA services, and system administration and performance tuning/troubleshooting, all with the ultimate goal of ensuring business continuity for his Progress and QAD customers. He has also been the technical lead in numerous implementation projects, including QAD rollouts, cross-platform migrations and disaster recovery planning.
Nectar enthusiastically shares his knowledge and experience within the Progress and QAD community. He is often invited to speak to Progress and QAD conferences, including the QAD Midwest User Group and Progress PUG Challenge.
Roy Arguelles
SVP - Supply Chain Solutions at QADROY ARGUELLES is the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at QAD, with over two and half decades of experience in the Customer Experience industry. He has a strong track record of helping companies improve how they engage with their customers, driving better outcomes and satisfaction.
At QAD, Roy leads initiatives focused on leveraging people, processes, and systems to address supply chain challenges, optimize operations, and enhance workforce productivity. His work aims to enable organizations to become more adaptive and resilient in an ever-changing market landscape.
Scott Dulecki
Applications Senior Leader at Autokiniton- Panel Discussion with Q&A: When and How to Upgrade Your ERP System
- Chicken Soup for the QAD Soul: Browses
SCOTT DULECKI has been making QAD software dance since 1994. He’s worked for QAD, its partners, and its customers, and has written books on QAD and Progress. In addition to presenting at QAD and Progress conferences and groups large, small, and in-between, Scott serves on the board of the QAD Midwest and Southeast User Groups as well as the Michigan and West Michigan Progress User Groups. He specializes in bridging the gap between technology and business, helping end users accomplish their goals while ensuring the business succeeds as well. For fun, he plays drums and builds things.
Thomas Reiter
Sr Principal Business Consultant at QAD- Panel Discussion with Q&A: When and How to Upgrade Your ERP System
- SRM: Supplier Relationship Management
THOMAS REITER is a Senior Principal Business Consultant for QAD, Inc. With a background in supply chain and manufacturing, he has been with QAD for 10+ years, working within QAD versions from 2014SE through AERP as well as QAD portfolio products. Prior to QAD, Thomas had management roles for companies such as Magna International and Graco Manufacturing. Thomas received his Master's of Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University.
Steven Harmelin
Manager at Progress SoftwareSTEVE HARMELIN currently manages the QAD and Pro2 Services teams in North America. Prior to joining Progress, Steve headed up a Progress-based consulting firm for 30 years which specialized in creating custom business applications, supporting existing third-party applications, and providing DBA and system administration support for national and international companies. Steve also has a degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Data/Telecom and served as Vice President of Engineering for a voice processing company.
Tim Rabaut
SVP Customer Engagement at Strategic Information GroupTIM RABUT leads Strategic’s global Solutions Architecture Team and brings over 25 years of QAD ERP and solution development experience. Tim has deep industry experience with a proven track record of helping companies maximize their investments in QAD and related information technologies. Tim has a finance background where he held various positions for global manufacturing companies such as General Dynamics, Lear, and Mayflower Vehicle Systems