Are you looking for an experienced professional to implement your IBM Cognos 8 Planning system? Do you or your employees need classes in Analyst and Contributor taught at your location? Would you like to quickly upgrade to a more current version of Cognos Planning?

Mitch Paioff is an experienced model builder, project manager and trainer on IBM Cognos 8 Planning software. Over the past ten years, Mitch has successfully implemented IBM Cognos 8 Planning systems for more than two dozen organizations in the US and Canada.

He has taught more than 50 Analyst and Contributor classes using his self-developed training materials. Hundreds of students have successfully completed his accelerated, hands-on IBM Cognos 8 Planning courses.

Questions? You can call him on his cell phone at (303) 807-6663.

Implementing a sophisticated budgeting and forecasting system in today's tough economic environment can be stressful. There are many decisions to be made, there are cost constraints, and risks that must be considered.

Let Mitch Paioff guide you through the process, step-by-step. The first two hours of telephone consultations are always free. Before you make any major decisions, take advantage of Mitch's many years of experience with IBM Cognos 8 Planning software. Call today!

"Mitch's depth of experience and hands-on knowledge of the Cognos Analyst and Contributor applications were critical to the success of this project. He was able to quickly understand our business processes and then customize the forecasting model to fit our needs. More importantly, Mitch was able to transfer knowledge of the software, enabling In-Sink-Erator to take true ownership of the process. All while under an aggressive timetable." - Thomas Orlowski, Director, eBusiness, In-Sink-Erator

Mitch Paioff's Background

Prior to becoming an independent Cognos Planning consultant in 2001, Mitch worked for JD Edwards as a Senior Product Training Developer. In that position he developed training programs for JD Edwards' activity based costing product. He also taught classes in manufacturing accounting and product costing.

Before that, Mitch held management positions in the manufacturing, construction, and distribution industries. As a former cost accounting manager, controller, and chief financial officer, he developed annual budgets, rolling forecasts, long-term strategic plans, and cash management models.

Mitch received his BS in Accounting from San Jose State University and his MBA from the University of Redlands. He holds a California community college teaching credential. He is a Certified Management Accountant and has been a member of the Institute of Management Accountants since 1983.

Mitch, his wife Toby, and his son Joshua, reside in Littleton, Colorado.

Have you read Mitch's latest book? Check out Getting Started as an Independent Computer Consultant, a Merit Award winner at the 2009 EVVYs. If you're thinking about going out on your own, then you should read Mitch's book and watch his DVD. Also available at Amazon.com.

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