michael@foucher.ca | 778-350-0866 | Victoria BC Canada
Over 20 years experience in managing and delivering quality IT solutions to complex business problems within scope, budget and tight schedules.
Experienced in bridging innovation and creativity gaps to develop new products and features that define a true competitive advantage. |
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Enthusiastic and committed senior manager with strong software product and project management, technical development and strategic planning skills. Expert in bridging the gap between Business Strategy and Technical Implementation. Working in both large enterprise environments and startups, I have lead large product and technical teams in the development and deployment of complex software and hardware solutions. A leader that delivers measurable results by motivating and inspiring teams through clear, confident vision and tireless support.
Areas of Technical and Management Expertise
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Professional Experience
Digital Strategist - Consultant Mar 2014 - ongoing
Assist in developing a global digital strategy for GROUP360 Worldwide clients including performing rigorous analysis to identify potential value creating opportunities, creating the business case and developing the requirements to implement the strategy. These clients include; Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Bass Pro Shops.
My role also includes developing requirements to ensure that digital vision and recommendation translate to (and leverage) GROUP360 Worldwide assets, products and services. In addition, I have lead the client assessment portion of strategy engagements, developed cohesive conclusions and presented the key findings at the executive level. I also provide strategy development and solution development to support new business activities and existing client relationships. |
Director of Product June 2012 - Feb 2014
At Semadic, I was responsible for all aspects of product development both for the web and mobile. We launched our first brand Diggit.ca, a safe and trusted marketplace, is positioned to provide the e-commerce channel for local C2C and B2C transactions in Canada. Our proof-of-concept is DiggitVictoria.com. Our eCommerce platform complements local business by allowing local customers to see items and transact online, then fulfill their purchase the same day from the actual local store. We have made it extremely easy for local SMB's to setup on our platform and gain access to our active marketplace. Some of the key features of our marketplace are:
- multi-vendor cart functionality - coupon functionality - loyalty program - additional payment alternatives - reputation management |
Director of Partner Projects October 2010 - March 2012
As Director of Partner Projects, I was responsible for managing and coordinating our relationships with our large marketplace partners (eBay, PayPal, X.commerce and Yahoo! JAPAN). In addition I was responsible for on-boarding new marketplaces into the Terapeak eco-system.
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Senior Project Manager September 2006 - September 2010
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Director of Technology April 2002 – August 2006
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Information Systems Manager April 2001 – Dec. 2001
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Chief Technology Officer May 2000 – Feb. 2001
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Project Manager on ERP Implementation Mar. 1999 – May 2000
IT Manager for the BC and Yukon Region Jan. 1998 – Feb. 1999
Computer Systems Analyst July 1996 – Dec. 1997
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PHONE: 778-350-0866 • E-MAIL: michael@foucher.ca