Brian Dufour Email Address

Vice President Texas Operations

ECi Software Solutions is a leading provider of best in industry" business management and e-commerce systems software for growing and midsize companies. ECi has specialized in growth empowering software solutions for micro-niche vertical businesses for more than 30 years. ECi's solutions are known for a combination of technological innovation, top-ranked customer support and business consultancy that fuel the expansion and efficiency of every aspect of companies' operations in the office products, furniture, equipment, lumber/building materials, hardware, janitorial/sanitation, retail and distribution industries."

● Seasoned Information Technology executive with a breadth of IT experience that spans multiple industries (healthcare, legal, retail, contract services to name a few) and extensive technical knowledge that is generally not found in senior level management.● Articulate in both writing and speaking while able to present appropriately for the target audience● Successful working in demanding environments especially when integrating legacy and emerging technologies to maximize ROI. Able to quickly acquire new technology knowledge as required.● Life long learner exploring relevant technologies and tools such as OOP, Blockchain, Saas, IaaS, AWS, etc.● Entrepreneurial in both practice and spirit, spent 12 years running successful national IT consulting firm.● Have been able to slash IT departmental costs by 25-50% for different companies.● Comfortable in challenging “hands-on” environments and able to perform with minimal direction. ● Understand virtualization, data centers and cloud computing.● Strong ability to assess end-user requirements and develop appropriate IT solutions .● Extensive public speaking and group training experience.● Established reputation as a 'bigger picture' professional, looking beyond the tried and true. ● A true 'people person', mentor and leader. ● Able to breathe new life into moribund remote IT teams, taking over management of projects that were left unattended and completing them within record time.● Adept at simplifying IT infrastructure for companies through the use of virtualization and the cloud.● Work within ISO 9001, 20000, 27001 and ITIL V3 frameworks.● Understanding the SDLC, able to take software development projects from initial vision to complete and documented end product.● Establishes sound and enduring working relationships with all vendors to ensure a positive outcome for all projects at the lowest possible cost.● Have taken companies from 0 to 100 on the information super highway.