Leadership and Project Services

Technology decisions become increasingly important as businesses grow, yet many organizations lack experienced IT leadership. 

Led by Karl Pedersen, with over 20 years of experience in IT leadership, Huskarl help owners avoid costly mistakes and make confident technology decisions.  This includes:

• Regular strategy and executive review meetings to set goals and report outcomes.
• Policy and Documentation drafting to drive IT Operations and Security
• Oversite of local teams, service providers and/or contractors to ensure expectations are met and value is being delivered.
• Budgeting, planning and auditing to make sure your IT investment is working for the company and the bottom-line.

Successful technology projects require more than selecting software. Huskarl helps evaluate business fit, map processes, manage costs, and lead implementation efforts to ensure projects deliver meaningful business value on-time and on-budget. Typical engagements include: 

• Software selection and implementation (ERP, CRM, MES, etc.) 
• Infrastructure modernization 
• Cybersecurity and risk management 
• Vendor transitions and consolidations 
• Technology roadmaps that will include AI and automation
• Multi-site operations and connectivity projects

Managed service providers play an important role in day-to-day operations, but they are rarely positioned to provide independent strategic guidance. Huskarl acts as your advocate, ensuring technology decisions align with business objectives rather than vendor priorities. Through our service, you get:

• A partner that knows your business and makes sure the service aligns with your objectives and your expectations.
• Someone to ensure vendors remain accountable and recommendations are challenged when necessary.
• A services veteran that has worked in this space and understands delivery metrics and contracts to make sure they are holding up their end of the deal.

Growing an IT team from scratch rarely gets beyond basic operation needs without an experienced leadership.  Huskarl offers mentorship and oversight capabilities that will help your valuable hires grow in the roles and help you build a robust department instead of a individual contributors with limited scope.  This includes:

• Training staff on industry standards and practices for a highly effective IT operation.
• Act as a sounding board or escalation guidance for complex or urgent matters when things get difficult.
• Create accountability to the business and help provide for expertise gaps where they exist.

While Huskarl serves as your primary advisor, some initiatives require highly specialized expertise. Through a trusted network of professionals in cybersecurity, compliance, analytics, AI, and infrastructure, Huskarl can help connect clients with proven resources when additional support is required.