Mike Barnard has over 18 years IT delivery experience covering bespoke application development, packaged application implementation, application support, and hosting services. Having worked in a number of international markets in technical development, implementation consulting, practice management, project management, and business development, Mike brings to Metaformers a broad base of knowledge founded on practical, hands-on experience. For the past seven years Mike has led IT consulting teams in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia/Pacific. Mike is a passionate, can-do, self-starter with a strong focus on team dynamics, effective partnering, and results-based customer success. During his nine years working for PeopleSoft Europe, including four years as Global Services Director, Mike developed extensive knowledge of the PeopleSoft application suite, the PeopleSoft customer community, and the PeopleSoft Partner community. In addition to PeopleSoft, Mike has also worked for Cap Gemini and Misys Banking Systems in a variety of professional services roles. When not working, Mike enjoys the company of his young family and various outdoor pursuits such as mountain biking, sailing, hiking, horse riding. Mike holds a BSC degree in Management Sciences from the University of Manchester. |