Michael BoantaServices
From strategy to working system.
Most engagements start with a hard question: what's actually broken, and what do we fix first? I work alongside your leadership team to answer it — then build and run the plan.
What I deliver
Discovery
I start by understanding the business — strategy, processes, and the systems you have today. The goal is a shared, honest picture of where you actually are.
What's included
- Business strategy review
- Current process documentation
- Current technology inventory
- Stakeholder interviews
Assessment & Recommendations
I translate what we found into clear gaps and prioritized moves. You get a recommendation you can act on, not a 60-page report you'll never read.
What's included
- Gap analysis
- Technology fit assessment
- Prioritized recommendations
- Executive readout
Technology Roadmap
A phased plan that ties technology investments to business outcomes. Realistic about budget, timeline, and what your team can actually absorb.
What's included
- Phased roadmap
- Options analysis
- Vendor selection support
- Budget and timeline
Execution & Oversight
Hands-on project leadership through go-live and adoption. I sit on your side of the table and own the outcome — not just the deliverables.
What's included
- Project management
- Vendor coordination
- Change management
- Go-live support
Advisory & Coaching
For leaders who need a senior thinking partner without a full engagement. Strategic advisory, executive coaching, and team mentoring — on your terms.
What's included
- Executive advisory
- IT leadership coaching
- Team mentoring
- Decision pressure-testing
How a typical engagement runs
- 1
Discovery
2–4 wks - 2
Assessment
2 wks - 3
Roadmap
1–2 wks - 4
Implementation
Varies
Every engagement is scoped to fit. Some clients need a focused two-week assessment; others need an end-to-end partner from discovery through go-live. We'll figure out the right shape together before any work begins.
Who I work with
Ideal client profile
- SMB doing $10M–$100M in revenue
- Outgrowing their current systems, processes, or both
- Leadership that owns business outcomes, not just IT
- Ready to invest in operational maturity, not just tools
Industries I know
- Distribution & wholesale
- Manufacturing
- Professional services
- Field service & operations