Ken Polotan

Taking Back Lives is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organizations, which combines the compassion and ingenuity of our country’s youth to positively impact the world, both in the US and in Malawi, Africa. Through educational opportunities and community development efforts, our goal is to enable each person we serve to live their lives to their fullest potential, realizing that they are irreplaceable members of this world.

Provide strategy and execution business advisory consulting in the areas of fundraising, branding, program management and donor management.

IT Advisory and Consulting Services. Identifying and fulfilling professional services opportunities in the areas of: IT Strategy and Business Transformation, Program Management/Quality Assurance (PM/QA), IT Service Management (ITSM) and Operational Excellence.

Acted in advisory role in Project/Program Management and Quality Assurance (PMQA) on high-profile technology engagements with Global 500 companies. Provides Independent Review and Verification (IRV) services.

Provide dynamic leadership as senior consultant in all aspects of infrastructure and storage engagement delivery, including planning, implementation, quality assurance and support. Possesses the flexibility, skills and depth in adding value to all phases of the engagement cycle – from sourcing projects, pre-sales support to leading and managing engagements on time, within budget and with WOW! deliverables. Demonstrated ability in leveraging technology best practices across various industries. Proven success in data gathering activities, performing product and service analysis and developing and articulating business value added benefits and recommending and presenting transformation roadmaps.

Developed, implemented and managed the planning and delivery of litigation and practice support for this $1.44B law firm with 10 US corporate offices and 13 international offices. Full accountability for the overall strategy of end user support technology, process and tools in the areas of application development, quality assurance, training and help desk for 4,500 users.

Conducted needs analysis, feasibility studies and strategic planning sessions with client executive teams. Designed and implemented sales, branding and marketing strategies for both online and offline initiatives for account acquisition. Acted as Subject Matter Expert and Technical Resource to sales and marketing teams, providing content support in pre and post-sales cycles.

Worked closely with Sales and Account Executives and initiated account penetration, new business opportunities, cross-selling and up-selling as well as marketing efforts with both prospects and clients. Managed and led multiple and complex technology and management consulting engagements across various verticals (e.g. pharmaceutical, finance, real estate, professional services, etc.).

Designed, implemented and managed global information technology projects firm wide. Provided internal technology consulting to the firm, as well as the firm's clients, which included needs analysis, project scope, prototype design and setup, pilot testing, budget review and vendor management.