“Brian is a very smart and forward-looking subject matter
expert who has helped IBM develop some leading edge approaches,
including some key Marketing processes (that are being used across IBM
today).”
September 3, 2007
Matt Preschern, VP, Marketing, IBM
worked with Brian at IBM
“Brian is an end-to-end business process expert who has
vast industry experience in process creation and implementation to
ensure that businesses are run most efficiently and within compliance to
SOX and other regulations. On a more personal note, Brian's dedication
to the task at hand and excellence in his work makes him a great trainer
and mentor in the area of process strategy.”
August 31, 2007
Bill Watson, WW Business Development Manager, IBM
worked with Brian at IBM
“Brian is the consultant's consultant. Trustworthy. Smart.
Provocative. I value his counsel and friendship.”
December 10, 2007
Steven Smith, Technical Business Consultant, Self Employed
was with another company when working with Brian at Intellectual
Arbitrage Group
“Brian is a brilliant architect who has an amazing ability
to think beyond technology to what might be, and how we might interact
with technology in the future.”
June 6, 2006
"Chuck" (Charlene) Walrad, Managing Director, Davenport
Consulting
was with another company when working with Brian at Intellectual
Arbitrage Group
“Brian Seitz is one of the most uniquely competent
individuals I know. I have known and collaborated with Brian since 2000
on issues related to process management and intellectual capital and
have found him to be phenomenally knowledgeable and capable. He is a
true renaissance man and a pleasure to work with!”
November 28, 2005
Michael Tanner
CEO,
Bamboo Solutions Corporation
was with another company when working with Brian at Intellectual
Arbitrage Group
“I have known and respected Brian Seitz for almost 10
years after working closely with him as a management consultant. His
insight, creativity, and solid understanding of what makes businesses
"tick" created solutions that made sense, were firmly practical, and
which delivered desired results.”
November 18, 2005
Jerry Straks
was with another company when working with Brian at Intellectual
Arbitrage Group
“Brian is pure genius in solving complex issues and is one
of the most knowledgeable people I know. If an organization is in need
of business process reengineering, enterprise architectures, strategy
and planning, I highly recommend calling Brian. He is a technology
evangelist and one man think-tank, who will bring clarity on the
successful adoption and usage of information technology.”
November 12, 2005
Dan Garms dangarms@garms.com
was with another company when working with Brian at Intellectual
Arbitrage Group
“Brian is one of the most brilliant people I know. His
grasp of huge, complex systems - in both technical and business contexts
- is unparalleled. Of course, that's why he was so successful at IBM,
Boeing, Lockheed, and many other large and demanding organizations. At
the same time. he is totally approachable, truly humble, and a deeply
caring person. I am proud to call him my friend!”
November 10, 2005
Joel Orr
was with another company when working with Brian at Intellectual
Arbitrage Group
“Brian is respected as a thought leader in market
management and process design at IBM Corporate Headquarters.”
August 31, 2004
Joe
Messingschlager, Market Portfolio Manager - Emerging Business, IBM
worked directly with Brian at IBM
“I've had the pleasure of working with Brian for a number
of years. His knowledge and insight in manufacturing, business
processes, and use of management approaches to solve business problems
makes him an invaluable resource.”
November 22, 2008
Gil Laware, Managing Partner, Information By Design
worked with Brian at IBM
“Brian provided strong competitive insights that helped
drive the team's direction and strategy. I enjoyed working w/Brian. He
did a great job!”
September 17, 2007
Ruth Taylor, Sr. Software Strategist, IBM
worked with Brian at IBM
“Brian brought to bear his knowledge of an impressive
array of planning methods and techniques in his role as a champion of
market planning at IBM Corporate. Those of us, such as myself, in the
IBM Business Units benefited greatly from Brian's knowledge and advice
on how and when to apply those various planning tools.”
September 17, 2007
Garrett Long, Program Director, Geography Market Planning, IBM
worked with Brian at IBM
“Brian possesses a big picture view of process
integration. When we worked together, he led a cross corporation team
developing a documented repeatable process to work within a stage-gate
development discipline.”
September 4, 2007
Joe Messingschlager, Partner, Big Noggin Business Services
worked directly with Brian at IBM
“Brian and worked together during a time of transformation
and re-engineering of how business planning was integrated into the
overall and Worldwide, market planning process. He was resourceful in
determining best practices. His keen awareness of senior management
needs allowed him to satisfy sensitive needs on a frequent basis. His
strategic focus assured the projects assigned to him maximized relevant
information exchange for business units to exceed marketplace demands.
Brian is a professional and I would work with him again without
hesitation.”
August 31, 2007
Charles C McGowen, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Marketing
Management, IBM Corporate HQ
worked directly with Brian at IBM
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