Jim Vernon

Vernon Software Management assists clients in understanding and defining requirements and managing the evaluation, selection, acquisition and integration of software. Our focus is web, e-business and collaboration software for small and medium-sized organizations.

Quilogy is a regional systems integrator with several partnerships, including Microsoft and Oracle. As Managing Consultant for the Des Moines office, I was responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships, writing proposals, creating contracts, assigning staff, managing projects and ensuring quality.

Deere & Company is the world's leading manufacturer of farm equipment, with strong leadership in construction and lawn equipment as well as equipment financing. As Manager, Global eBusiness, I was responsible for identifying, prioritizing and planning strategic initiatives across all strategic business units.

John Deere Credit provides captive financing for John Deere dealership sales as well as other equipment and agribusiness financing. As Manager, Web Development, I was responsible for hiring and managing IT staff and engaging external consultants to develop and integrate applications with business partners; accountable for technical staff of 25 and seven-figure budgets.

John Deere Credit provides captive financing for John Deere dealership sales as well as other equipment and agribusiness financing. As Manager, eBusiness, I was responsible for all web sites, as well as developing and supervising the company’s first eBusiness department.

John Deere Credit provides captive financing for John Deere dealership sales as well as other equipment and agribusiness financing. As Manager, Marketing Information, I was responsible for defining requirements for the company's first data warehouse initiative.

John Deere Credit provides captive financing for John Deere dealership sales as well as other equipment and agribusiness financing. As Manager, Market Research, I was responsible for directing research, analyzing results and providing recommendations to senior executives.

Oliver, Wyman and Company consults with leading financial services firms on issues of strategy, operations, risk management, organizational transformation, and leadership development. As project manager, I was responsible for managing client relationships and project teams as well as undergraduate recruiting.

Oliver, Wyman and Company consults with leading financial services firms on issues of strategy, operations, risk management, organizational transformation, and leadership development. As consultant, I was responsible for collecting and analyzing client and market data and developing strategic recommendations.

The RAND Corporation is a recognized world leader in public policy analysis, covering all aspects of government and policy for federal as well as state and local governments. As Graduate Fellow and Instructor, I was responsible for research and analysis as well as teaching statistics for the Sloan Summer Fellowship.

The Boston Consulting Group is one of the leading global management consultancies. As Associate, I was responsible for supporting consultants with timely research and analysis.

Information Sciences Institute is a leading research and development institution on the cutting edge of information technology. As Programmer, I was responsible for supporting the Internet program with database management, programming and research.