Jim has been in the IBM Cognos TM1 consulting practice since 2004 with a primary focus on architectural design, development and implementation of business performance management projects from inception through implementation, including the "Rapid Assessment and Design (RAD)" process, full-scale system design, including project management, technical leadership, evaluations and team building. Jim has over 30 years of relevant business management, systems design and implementation, data rationalization, and proven project delivery experience. Key roles have been Senior Solutions Architect, Project Manager, Team and Technical Leader and Mentor. Jim has also spent time as a technical instructor and trainer. Jim currently owns the following IBM certifications: IBM Certified Developer - Cognos TM1 (perfect score 100% on exam), IBM Certified Business Analyst - Cognos TM1, IBM Cognos TM1 Master 385 Certification (perfect score 100% on exam) and IBM Certified Advanced Solution Expert - Cognos TM1.