Mark Krasnohorsky

Mark Krasnohorsky

Owner, K&K Technologies Inc. and Information Services Consultant

Kitchener, Canada Area

Current
  • Consultant at TES Information Systems
  • Owner at K&K Technologies Inc.
Past
  • VP, Software Develpment at Electralogics Inc.
  • Manager of Information Systems at Vibro-Acoustics
  • Director of Development Services at Complete Integrations Ontario Inc.
Education
  • University of Waterloo
Connections
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Industry
Information Services

Mark Krasnohorsky’s Summary

A dynamic Information Technology Consultant with multi-faceted experience managing projects from business development and closing of the sale through inception, requirement specification, code writing, product development, quality control, installation, training, and support. An entrepreneur who specializes in enabling companies with $2M - $25M in revenue to implement automation projects which will dramatically improve operational efficiency and result in 100% ROI in one year or less. A professional who understands the art of software development and programming, with a track record of successfully bringing products to market.

Collaborative team leader with successful experience training and developing cohesive and high performing teams. Highly motivated and customer-focused, with an in-depth understanding of what it takes to drive results. Articulate communicator, presenting information clearly and persuasively at all levels of an organization, negotiating contracts, and implementing best practices.

Innovative and strategic thinker with sound business judgement, strong financial acumen, risk management expertise, and a solutions-based approach to problem resolution. Proven ability to manage multiple work streams. Specific expertise in synchronizing business practices, information technology potential, and workforce competencies.

Competitive and positive, with effective decision making skills and a strong work ethic.

Proficient in a wide range of Network Technologies, Databases, Platforms, Servers, and Development Tools.

Mark Krasnohorsky’s Specialties:

Automation and data integration between software systems
Data mining and data extraction from RDBMS systems (MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle)
User requirements and business needs analysis
Software systems architecture design
Customized Report Design and Creation


Mark Krasnohorsky’s Experience

  • Consultant

    TES Information Systems

    (Computer Software industry)

    2001Present (8 years )

    Enhanced RDBMS support to include MS SQL and Oracle in addition to MS Access

    Re-worked the functionality of one of the core system modules (collision tracking).

    Worked on a pilot project for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for safety performance analysis.

    Created a safety performance analysis module into the TES system.

    Consulting on architecture and product road map for the TES system.

  • Owner

    K&K Technologies Inc.

    (Information Services industry)

    August 2000Present (9 years 4 months)

    Develop long-term contract relationships with small and medium sized companies, identifying opportunities to enhance operations and streamline systems

    Negotiate contracts including features, functionality, and timelines based on resources and capabilities and close sales

    Prepare proposals, workflows, functional specifications, prototypes, demonstrations, and final products

    Support products throughout the product lifecycle and develop a network of contractors to complete projects as required

  • VP, Software Develpment

    Electralogics Inc.

    (Food & Beverages industry)

    January 2002December 2003 (2 years )

    Completed a major full-time project as a Contractor through K&K Technologies to design, create the architecture, and oversee the development of a data management and reporting package for the Windows platform, optimizing work flow

    Balanced resources against customer requirements to solve software issues and release product updates in a timely manner

    Managed a team of 1 Designer, 4 Developers, and subsequently the Customer Support Department in the Fergus Head Office.

    Promoted industry best practices to ensure the production of high quality products and an efficient workplace

    Researched the POS market and developed plans for the creation of the company’s next generation software

  • Manager of Information Systems

    Vibro-Acoustics

    (Construction industry)

    20002001 (1 year )

    Rapidly promoted to spearhead the building of a custom ERP package and expansion of engineering software

    Designed and implemented an ERP package, using modules compatible with existing and new software

    Implemented QA testing and software documentation policies, revitalizing the software development

    Built and managed an IT Department of 1 Network Administrator, 1 Programmer, and University Co-op Students

  • Director of Development Services

    Complete Integrations Ontario Inc.

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    19982000 (2 years )

    Quickly promoted to lead a team of 3 Programmers after successfully demonstrating an ability to gather customer requirements and deliver solutions that satisfied their needs

    Designed, planned, and allocated resources to complete custom development projects

    Taught courses on creating reports and customizations in the Made2Manage software

    Analyzed and learned the basics of many manufacturing industries to provide custom tailored solutions

    Demonstrated the product to customers from the fibre optics, packaging machinery, aerospace parts, portable office buildings, and plastics moulding industries


Mark Krasnohorsky’s Education

  • University of Waterloo

    Computer Science 19982000

    Voluntarily left the Computer Science program to pursue my consulting business.


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