EPM Architects Leadership Team

COMPANY PROFILE

Our consultants are some of the leading EPM subject matter experts and have worked on EPM projects ranging from small, simple proofs-of-concept to complex global implementations. Combined, our team has over 100 years in Project Management experience and Microsoft Enterprise Project Management solutions.

Michael Samadi, President and CEO

Michael is a seasoned professional Project and Information Technology Director with extensive experience around Microsoft Enterprise Project Management solutions within multiple industry settings. He has demonstrated success in project management, solution architecture, and implementation, and possesses solid management and business skills. An exceptional communicator, focused on building strong client relationships, he continues to prove his capacity of leading and motivating teams and maximizing productivity. Prior to forming EPM Architects, Michael served as US National EPM Director for Capgemini/Sogeti.

EPM Experience:

Halliburton, Sysco, Nabors, Canrig, Sungard Public Sector, Consolidated Graphics, Dell, Schlumberger, Siemens AG, Energy Solutions International, Wilson Mohr, Ameritox, HCC Insurance, McDermott, El Paso, Baker Hughes, DataCore, Woodforest National Bank.

Education and Certifications:

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (EPM)
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (EPM)
  • MBA in Management
  • BS in Information Management

 

Tony Zink, Vice President

Tony has spent over 15 years managing engineering and IT projects and working with various-sized companies to implement PM Processes and Technologies such as Microsoft Project, Project Server, and SharePoint. Tony is a Microsoft Certified IT Professional and Microsoft Certified Trainer in EPM, and he is co-author of the two best-selling EPM books: 'Implementing and Administering Microsoft Project Server 2010' and 'Managing Enterprise Projects Using Microsoft Project Server 2010'.

EPM Experience:

National Oilwell Varco, Halliburton, KPMG, Biamp, Nabors, Canrig, Wilson Mohr, Energy Solutions International, NetJets, Ford Motor Company, Daimler Chrysler, Henry Ford Health System, Masco Corporation.

Education and Certifications:

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (EPM)
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (EPM)
  • Microsoft Certified Trainer
  • BS in Electrical Engineering

 

Todd Meier, Director

Drawing from IT experience in multiple industry verticals such as banking and investment, insurance, warehousing, distribution, and retail, Todd has demonstrated a high proficiency for managing projects and translating business needs to solution design. He is equally at home as a project manager or technically hands-on, and his excellent written and verbal skills allow him to form strong client relationships.

EPM Experience:

Halliburton, Nabors, Canrig, Dell, Siemens AG, Wilson Mohr, Energy Solutions International, Schlumberger, HCC Insurance.

Education and Certifications:

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Project Server)
  • BA in Management Information Systems and Statistics

 

Prasanna Adavi, Director

Prasanna has a remarkably solid fundamental and technical grasp of the Microsoft EPM Solution, having worked with each major release of the product. Whether creating reports, dashboards, customizing SharePoint interfaces, or designing workflow processes, Prasanna's work is always grounded by his in-depth comprehension and mastery of project management methodologies.

EPM Experience:

Halliburton, Nabors, Canrig, Dell, Siemens AG, Wilson Mohr, Energy Solutions International, Schlumberger, ABB, Goodyear.

Education and Certifications:

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Project Server)
  • PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering
  • BS in Engineering

 Lauren Skidmore, Manager

Lauren comes from a web development and related software background. Assisting with an EPM implementation for an international, Houston-headquartered pipeline software and services company, Lauren assisted the EPM Implementation team’s Technical Analysts and Solution Architects by identifying and documenting opportunities for improvement, facilitating the development of the solution, and performing extensive production system configuration.

EPM Experience:

Halliburton, Nabors, Canrig, Energy Solutions.

Education and Certifications:

  • BFA in Graphic Design

 

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