Kevin Sturm

Current

Product Evangelist at Showit Fast, Inc.
Principal at kevin sturm Consulting

Past

Director of Professional Services at Agilysys, Inc. (formerly InfoGenesis)
Director of Professional Services at InfoGenesis
Product Manager at InfoGenesis

Field Services Manager at InfoGenesis
Project Manager & Implementation Consultant at InfoGenesis

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Education

University of California, Santa Barbara
Westmont College

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Industry

Computer Software

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Kevin Sturm’s Summary

As a Professional...
I am a successful and driven person with experience in finance, operations, R&D, and marketing. I'm passionate about technology and products that are functional first, but look so sexy you just want to use them. I'm a technology evangelist and love that technology will continue to change the world…and what an awesome ride to be part of it. I love new ideas and working with people that have an entrepreneurial spirit. I believe the customer is always right…except when they’re wrong, and that doing what is best for your customer is always what is best for your company.

As a Consultant...
As a consultant I know that nice people get ahead. You have to be smart, too…or better yet surround yourself with smart people. The core value of a company is the the core values of the people that work with and for it. I have a knack for turning troubled projects around and finding good people to help make it happen. I enjoy motivating and mentoring people, and have a proven track record of building fiercely loyal teams to achieve great project success. I believe the most important thing you can be to clients is open and honest...always.

As for Me…
One of my favorite things to do is talk about new ideas; even if they never happen. But seeing them happen is what makes it fun! I love spending time with my family and friends, being outdoors, and thinking I’m a pretty good athlete. I know a lot about a few things and little bit about a lot of things. Half the time I know what I’m talking about and the other half I just sound like I do. I pride myself on having integrity and accountability. I’m in no way flawless and screw up at least once per day…okay a bunch of times per day. The mistakes I do make have the upside of allowing me to learn…which gets me experience…which makes me a better person. Life is full of choices, and we have the opportunity to live life for enjoyment or regret. I choose enjoyment!

Kevin Sturm’s Specialties:

Hospitality Technology Consulting, Project Management/Program Management, Software Product Management, Customer Requirements Gathering, ROI Analysis, Professional Services Consulting,Speaking Engagements, Customer Relationship Management

Kevin Sturm’s Experience

Product Evangelist

Showit Fast, Inc.

(Computer Software industry)

January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Principal

kevin sturm Consulting

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Hospitality industry)

July 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)

kevin sturm Consulting is a hospitality technology consulting firm providing a wide range of services to hospitality venues technology projects. kevin sturm Consulting also provides product management and project management services to technology vendors, assisting with market requirements, feature analysis and use cases, and professional services process improvement.

With experience in project requirements, system evaluation and selection, and project management I bring seasoned experience to technology projects. My experience includes the architecture design and implementation oversight of the four largest POS enterprise deployments in the world. I have directly managed over 100 implementation projects for POS and self service applications, with management direction of more than 600 projects.

My goal is to bring simplicity, clarity, and success to your project. Technology projects are often complex, but they do not have to be difficult.
Director of Professional Services

Agilysys, Inc. (formerly InfoGenesis)

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; AGYS; Computer Software industry)

June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)

Responsible for oversight of project management, implementation, and training of all InfoGenesis products (Point of Sale, Self-Service, and Reservations). Director level management of project portfolio exceeding 150 concurrent projects.
Director of Professional Services

InfoGenesis

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

April 2007 — June 2007 (3 months)

Responsible for oversight of project management, implementation, and training of all products (Point of Sale, Self-Service, and Reservations). Director level management of project portfolio exceeding 150 concurrent projects.
Product Manager

InfoGenesis

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

June 2006 — April 2007 (11 months)

Responsible for product roadmap and market success of award winning hospitality technology software: Point of Sale, Self-Service, and Analytics. Authored functional requirements documentation leading to development of key market features ensuring market share growth in key customer verticals. Managed technical relationships with partner vendors to build interface requirements for successful joint ”go-to-market campaigns”.
Field Services Manager

InfoGenesis

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

January 2002 — June 2006 (4 years 6 months)

Managed Implementation Services organization for International software company developing hospitality technology solutions. Oversight of project portfolio of approximately 150 concurrent projects. Improved installation efficiency by 47% through process improvement, establishment of Project Management methodology (PMI) and project management team.
Project Manager & Implementation Consultant

InfoGenesis

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

June 2000 — December 2001 (1 year 7 months)

Responsible for the management and delivery of software implementations at customer locations through detailed planning and communication. Closed over 98% of all projects at or below projected operating budget, executing with highest levels of customer satisfaction. Consistently managed largest most complex installation projects with budgets in excess of $1million; successfully managed largest project in company history leading to market growth in new industry segment.

Kevin Sturm’s Education

University of California, Santa Barbara

Masters Certificate , Project Management , 2004 — 2005
Westmont College

B.S. , Biology , 1994 — 1998

Activities and Societies:

Cross Country, Track&Field, Potter's Clay Mission Outreach Program

Additional Information

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Kevin Sturm’s Interests:

Hospitality technology, new ideas, COOL Software, GREAT business books, God, spending time with my family and friends, Entrepreneurial People, fresh powder on an untracked mountain, fun vacations

Kevin Sturm’s Groups:

Hotel Financial and Technology Professionals, Project Management Institute, Santa Barbara Project Management Interest Group

Westmont College Alumni
Food Service Technology
GHIP- GAMING & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS GROUP (CASINOS-HOTELS-RESTAURANTS)
Hotel Technologies & Software
ACT-POS POINT OF SALE
Restaurant Technology Professionals
Hospitality Leaders Association of Greater Los Angeles/Orange County
Point Of Sale Professionals
Lodging Hospitality
Hoteliers & Hospitality Professionals
The Hospitality Forum
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
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