Partners

Neil (ACMA) with 10 years PQE in accounting/systems projects has been consulting since 1998 after setting up his own consultancy and has delivered as the Principal Consultant on many projects within finance departments in multiple industries with a heavy focus on Manufacturing, Financial Services Retail, Software, Construction and Healthcare. In 2003 Neil led his first consolidation project using IBM Cognos Controller (then Frango Controller) and has developed his company into a chosen provider for IBM Cognos working as Project Manager or Principal Consultant. Neil has developed a core team to compliment his experience and expertise.

Mark trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG and has worked in industry as a Financial Director and Financial Controller in the UK and Europe. Mark has worked as a Management Consultant since 2002 in multiple industries with certified expertise working with IBM Cognos Controller and IBM Cognos Finance and has subsequently built out a core delivery team with a heavy focus on all aspects of Financial Performance Management. With a proven track record Mark and his core delivery team are highly regarded by IBM Cognos with accreditation status on Controller, Planning and TM1.

Mucahit has been consulting since 2002 with extensive experience in project management, analysis, design, development, training, and support. As a Certified Planning Solutions Expert with extensive experience working with IBM Cognos Planning, Mucahit’s expertise focuses on budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, operational planning and financial reporting systems in multiple industries. Mucahit possesses expertise at all stages on any planning engagement whether that be advisory, pre sales, project management or implementation including BI integration. Mucahit has developed a very strong reputation in the UK IBM Cognos partner community due to his subject matter expertise.

Philip is a highly regarded, experienced and renowned Principal Consultant specialising in all aspects of TM1. Formerly Technical Director of MIS UK, vendor of the MIS DecisionWare BI suite (now Infor Performance Management) and leading reseller of Applix TM1, he now focuses independently on projects utilising TM1 including extensive use of the full Turbo Integrator module, SQL Server, Microsoft Excel (including use of VBA for complex reporting requirements), TM1 Web, and the TM1 API via Visual Basic and VB.Net. Working in multiple industries/ clients in the UK and abroad which include PricewaterhouseCoopers, HSBC, BP Shipping, Infor Global SoIutions, Nord/LB, Crédit Industriel et Commercial, Toyota, Nissan, Hammerson, Sony, MF Global and St. James’s Place, Philip has a strong network of associate TM1 consultants that can be utilised when required.

John has extensive experience as a design / technical authority for a number of DW / BI initiatives acting as the Principal Consultant. Using and employing all aspects of the IBM Cognos toolkit John has full lifecycle capability and gravitas concentrating on the essential areas of analysis, design and specification of the data warehouse, as well as the actual creating and implementation of the BI through an iterative approach with the business. Experience gained spans a wide variety of industries including Public Sector, Construction, Services Industries, Financial Services, Media, Pharmaceutical, insurance and Power. John is a certified C8 modeller, administrator and author, subject matter expertise in Series 7 and has built up a formidable reputation within IBM Cognos and the partner community working in the following clients; Ramesys Construction PLC, Nottingham University, Aegon, David McLean Homes, Sodexho, Vinci PLC, Taylor Woodrow Group, BAE, Ricoh, Covidien, KBC, Barclays, IBM, Unite, Omnicom, British Energy, Quintiles, Nielsen Media, Gilead and Twinings.

Jaco for the past 9 years has worked as a design / technical authority and Principle Consultant on a number of DW / BI initiatives. Originating as an Oracle DBA Jaco is comfortable with the full lifecycle of a project and has developed his back end expertise into working within BI, extensively with the full IBM Cognos toolkit. Taking an iterative approach with the business Jaco has extensive experience from data source, ETL processes through to installation, migration and configuration of Cognos 7 and 8. Jaco is most comfortable when acting as the Principle Consultant leading an engagement and has strong skills in complex financial reporting. Jaco is a certified C8 Modeller, Administrator, Author as well as Oracle certified. Jaco has also developed a strong reputation in the IBM Cognos partner community working with in multiple industries in the following clients; Volvo, BMW, Volkswagen, Roche, Pfizer, SSE, Barclays Bank, John Willey, TUI, HIE, Sheff Uni, PIC, Omnicom, Premier Foods, GSK, Novartis, Balfour Beatty, Fujitsu, SITA, RBS, Gamesys and Johnson & Johnson.

Andrew possesses many years experience of designing, developing and implementing solutions across multiple market sectors including: finance, insurance, retail, manufacturing, utilities, media, health, transport and charities. With over 10 years experience working with the IBM Cognos BI product suite as a Principal or Senior Consultant, including over 4 years development experience with Cognos 8,ReportNet and considerable experience of datamart development, Andrew provides service-led software consultancy to help you implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Reporting strategies to report and analyse data according to frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) or the Greenhouse Gas Protocol or comply with the Carbon Reduction Commitment legislation.

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and Financial Performance Management software is used by more than 23,000 leading companies and organizations around the world. IBM Cognos software and services can help you deliver your information on demand. http://www-01.ibm.com/software/uk/data/cognos/.

Implementation-Based Software

• MetaManager – PowerTools for IBM Cognos
• Integrated Archive Service
• Integrated Change Management
• Integrated Version Control
• CF Expansion Pack
• Content Extractor for SharePoint
• CPM Explorer
• CPM Explorer for Microsoft Outlook
• ScorecardManager
• SharePoint Integration Web Parts
• Validator for Series 7 PowerPlay

Meta Manager Extended Modules

• Content Store Size
• Cube Connector
• Cube Find / Replace
• Job Runner
• Preferences Blaster
• Report Documenter
• Schedule Blaster
• Security Editor
• Security Find / Replace
• Security Replicator

Utilities

• BSP Demo Authentication Provider
• Content Extractor
• Content Sync
• Integrated Report Documenter
• MetaManager User Access Rights
• Report Recipients
• Report Search
• Scheduled Email Extractor
• SDK Guide

Please contact us for more information and to arrange a demonstration.