Dr. John Ferguson

Served as Corporate Change Manager; identify, develop, and implement business processes and systems consistent with lean manufacturing principles. Implemented continuous improvement planning processes for production floor business processes and systems. Managed all technology-related capital planning, projects, equipment negotiations / acquisitions, and budgets across 3 locations. Functioned as Chief Enterprise Architect.

Medical Device Manufacturing firm providing Cannula Systems under GPO contract and Cost per Case Contracts. Managing Partner of firm. Directed all operations and technical aspects Manufacturing and Business Development

Managing Partner of firm. Directed all consulting operations and technical aspects of new business development for firm with 3 offices. Served as senior business process and strategic planning consultant; advised manufacturing and wholesale distribution clients on operational improvements that increase efficiency and enhance product and business development. Senior Project Manager for engagements requiring significant change management; also Senior Software Design Manager for Software Development Team.

Managed all facets of global channel projects and systems including strategic planning, global market / product line expansion, brand extension, and business development. Fostered team building across channel management teams from different global territories and product lines. Developed and introduced Implementation Manager—tool for partners to use to simplify software implementation, ensure consistency in methodology, and streamline project management and reporting.

Instructor specializing in quantitative methods and research design. • Secured grant acquisitions for Top 100 U.S. University. • Published Virginia Energy Conservation Manual for local governments. • Developed model to predict Energy Allowances for Section 8 housing in Commonwealth of Virginia; delivered model and results to Virginia Housing Development Authority.