Associates

Peter Thompson P.Eng, Associate
Peter is an experienced senior consultant and project manager. His areas of application expertise include work management, business process integration and transformation. His consulting assignments have included system and operational reviews and organizational assessments. He was also engaged for seven months in 1997 as Interim Information Systems Manager, Community Services Group, for the City of Vancouver, to implement the recommendations of his consulting study and assist in the selection of the permanent manager.

Recent engagements include: Risk assessment with a major food retail and distribution organisation in Vancouver; including reviewing software, hardware, equipment and facilities in locations throughout the province, and the impact of supply chain partners and stakeholders. He also completed a review and risk assessment project and provided management support for planning and budgeting in a Vancouver area Health Region. This project identified areas of strengths and weaknesses in the current program and provided recommendations to upgrade the organisation to address these issues.

Peter is an outstanding senior consultant, with excellent management and presentation skills. He has a unique insight into business risks and implications of technology issues, specifically operational issues and supply chain implications.

He has extensive experience with senior executive coaching and specialises in financial, risk, and organizational behaviour modelling and enabling the implementation of corporate solutions.

Ann Brown MA., Associate
Ann holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University. She consults, facilitates and coaches organizations to align their culture and operations with their vision and strategic goals.

Ann works with leadership teams to create a sustainable and innovative business environment with a focus on continuous learning. She has an extensive background in organizational development and information technology and has been responsible for implementing key client business and systems transformation initiatives.

Clients industries include high tech, education, engineering and reforestation, food manufacturing, public sector and local government, and non-profit organizations. Ann is an experienced facilitator, she conducts in depth planning, problem solving and team development workshops.

Guy Mousseau B.Sc., Associate
Guy is an experienced consultant and project manager. Guy has over 20 years experience in the Information Technology field, and has excellent communication and management skills. He has an extensive background in Information Technology management and implementation. He has extensive experience in managing and implementing PC and LAN/WAN network systems on a variety of assignments, including small businesses and large multi-site organizations.

His recent consulting assignments have included managing software development, and PC and network assessment/remediation projects, upgrades and rollouts. He has developed the master and detailed project plans for NT Server network migrations for several major clients, (state and province wide organizations).

He has experience with implementation projects at a major Canadian multi-national corporation and also for the Department of National Defense. Both projects involved configuring, upgrading, and installing new PC hardware and software and were successfully completed on time and within budget. Guy recently led a gap requirements analysis and specification for an ERP implementation at a food processing and distribution company.

Bill Stephen, I.S.P., Associate
Bill holds a provincially recognized Information Systems Professional designation and has over twenty years of IT experience in the public and private sector in BC. He has broad business and deep technology skills encompassing strategic planning, business methods study and analysis, information systems design and development, applications systems management, computer network design and management, computer systems operations and help desk management. He is a respected, trusted and successful IT professional with a track record providing sound practical advice and business and technical direction on the implementation of information technology.

As a consultant and project manager with LGS Group, Bill worked with and delivered solutions, guidance and technology advice to SFU, PharmaSave National, BC Hot House Foods, Future Shop, BC Gas, Family Insurance Group, Mutual Exchange International and BC Liquor Distribution Branch.

Bill has also held management and senior technical positions with the Centre for Education Information Standards and Services, Consortium for Administrative Systems Development, WesTel Telecommunications, BC InfoHealth and BC Health Association.

Barry Wilks, MBA, Associate
Barry is a consultant and project manager with 20 years experience in the Information Systems management and the consulting environments. He has a broad range of industry and government experience, specifically: Food and Drugs, Health Care, National Defence, Legal, Manufacturing, Education, Mining and Transportation. As a senior consultant and project manager with LGS Group, Barry guided high profile projects and completed several assignments to review operational effectiveness, business continuity and risk management.

Recently he has directed Operations for a nation-wide technical support organisation, where he developed methods and processes, and specialized in strategic planning and statistical analysis.

Barry a strong communicator, successfully managing relations with nationally dispersed clients and large teams comprising business users, sub-contractors and technical staff.

Dave Butcher, CA., Associate
Dave is a Senior Business Strategist, Analyst and Project Manager with extensive experience in the analysis, design, implementation and management of web based projects. He has solid experience in the technology, telecommunication, transportation, manufacturing and distribution sectors.

As a senior business analyst, IT consultant and project manager, Dave has managed and participated in all aspects of the implementation lifecycle. He has managed complex projects involving corporate partnerships and employees and completed numerous project assignments including: executive strategic workshops, business and process analysis and optimization; detailed specifications, implementation plans and training.

Paul Heel, M.B.A., M.Sc., P.Log., Associate
With a firm belief in creating customer value, Paul is a business professional with a positive track record of improving the effectiveness of operations and support functions, with demonstrated success in improving bottom line results, ultimately saving companies hundreds of thousands of dollars.

In a career that spans over twenty years in both operational management and consulting, Paul has successfully implemented programs for a wide variety of clients across a diverse range of industries and commercial business sectors in Canada, Africa, and the UK, with successes achieved in manufacturing, logistics, engineering, mining, transportation, food, public service.

With strong analytical, organizational, project management, change management, interpersonal, and presentation skills, Paul’s areas of specialty include:
- Operational Excellence - Lean Six Sigma - Quality Management
- Process Improvement - ISO 9000 - Performance Measurement

Paul has an M.B.A., a M.Sc. in industrial engineering, a B.Sc. in production engineering & operations management, and holds several accreditations including P.Log. (professional logistician), ISO 9000 Lead Assessor, and formally trained in Lean & Six Sigma.

Osama Aziz, B.Comm. M.Sc. PMP., Associate

Osama is an experienced project manager and management consultant who specializes in business process analysis and design, and information systems delivery.

As a project manager, Osama is a leader in project risk identification, quantitative risk analysis and prioritization, and risk mitigation strategies. Osama employs a collaborative and structured project management style which encourages project team ownership and allows team members to reach their full potential. As a successful deliverer of systems solutions he has in depth knowledge of testing and quality assurance processes, user acceptance and training, and post-deployment review structures.

He is experienced with business process mapping, workflow development, and is familiar with several leading strategic analysis methodologies. At a number of clients he has demonstrated his knowledge and experience in process change management and a proven track record in negotiation and conflict resolution in both unionized and non-unionized environments.

He is an experienced presenter and workshop facilitator who is effective at all management and executive levels. Additionally, Osama has hands-on experience developing clear and accurate corporate policies and operational procedures for complex, multi-layered business processes in financial services organizations.