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Michael Dunham

Principal Consultant, Scio Consulting

Michael Dunham is a dynamic speaker and software industry thought leader on the subject of the technology and business issues in "as a Service" and Cloud Computing ventures. He hosts a monthly podcast - Haut Tech Conversations on Blog Talk Radio that covers the field of on demand services with special guests and industry insiders. His writing on Scio's Haut Tech Blog complements and expands the conversation across social media and he is a frequent speaker on webinars and for technology events.

Mr. Dunham's focus is at the intersection of business and technology. He provides strategic planning, product development, and technology planning for businesses ranging from startups to the global Fortune 100. He has over 20 years of experience in enterprise-level consulting and professional services as well as many years providing executive seminars to aid business leaders with technology adoption.

In addition to serving as an advisor to many new ventures, Mike is the Principal Consultant for Scio Consulting and leads their consulting engagements to help companies developing new products for the "as a Service" industry.

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Frank X. Gartland

Managing Principal, Focused FX, LLC

Frank is driven by the belief that coordinated focus on perfection produces positive results. As Joe Montana penned, “if you miss perfection, you end up with greatness.” Frank is passionate about making decisions based on integrity and loves the process of instilling confidence through progress and proactive communication. He injects energy and enthusiasm into everything he does and loves connecting with people and growing relationships.

Frank’s approach is aimed at helping the three teams that kindle growth – Product, Sales, and Marketing – to work together and identify where focused energy will best increase revenue potential, customer satisfaction and the organization’s ability to execute. Once priorities are established, he helps these disparate groups devise a plan, execute the right attack and recognize when course correction is necessary – and when it’s not.

Frank provides product teams direction on how to build products people want to buy; while helping Marketing to engage Sales through focused enablement programs that work. At the same time, he communicates complex concepts in ways that evoke confidence and inspires Sales to position offerings in ways that better connect with customers and prospects.

As a dynamic, high-energy executive, Frank creates inspirational environments where team members take pride in delivering quality. He enjoys watching teams get excited about executing the plan and proactively fueling the vital course-correction process. Our transparent approach helps eliminate organizational apathy through practical planning and follow-through and we help create environments where people love their work and are excited to drive improvement in customer satisfaction.

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