Lou Bacchi Joins SharkPro Software as VP of Services and Operations

Online, April 26, 2011 (Newswire.com) - SharkPro Software Corporation today announced that Lou Bacchi has joined SharkPro as Vice President of Consulting and Operations.

"Lou brings formidable experience to managing our growing portfolio of customer implementations and operations," said Greg Bailey, CEO and Founder of SharkPro Software Corporation. "Our customers will benefit from his expertise as he will oversee the strategic assessment of the customer's portfolio, program and project management processes, and he will be driving our innovative solutions and deliver technology and implementation plans."

Lou Bacchi's career includes over twenty years in a variety of business, technology and consulting management roles. He is recognized as an advisor to senior management and clients on the strategic business advantages of using portfolio management and information technologies to achieve financial and performance goals.

"I am focused on making each engagement a success," said Lou Bacchi. "Whether a mid-sized business on a ready-to-go SharkPro Projects hosted solution or a Fortune 500 deploying EPM world-wide, my goal is to provide our client's with a compelling experience that delivers real business value," said Lou.

Lou has extensive experience in selecting and implementing technology solutions for sales, customer and technical support, business operations, human resources, procurement, manufacturing and project costing. Lou previously worked in various senior roles at Cap Gemini Consulting, Wyeth and Microsoft Gold Certified Project Partners. He also held management positions at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and T-NETIX (a telecommunications services company).

Lou has worked closely with Microsoft's Project Server Product team. As a participant in the Technology Adoption Program (TAP), Lou developed whitepapers and collateral for Microsoft Project 2007 and 2010. This deep product knowledge has made Lou a popular speaker for events, webcasts, and training for project and portfolio management audiences.

Lou earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ and is a CPA. He is also a Microsoft Certified IT Professional in Enterprise Project Management. He lives in Denver where he enjoys the outdoor activities available year-round in Colorado.