Laidon Group, LLC

In this role, I define and shape our company strategy while driving consistent results for securing new partnerships for SimpleMDG - the organization’s premiere tool within the SAP BTP space that provides the simplest way for companies to manage their Master Data.

I serve as an expert resource and consultant in the assessment of a variety of strategic initiatives on how to further develop, cultivate and deliver the best solutions to some of the fastest growing companies in North America. I collaborate directly with the Company Founder and President on new initiatives and strategies – working closely with leaders from our marketing and solution teams to solve business-critical challenges for the company and for our clients. 

My focus is on bridging the gap between automation technology and day to day business processes for the Accounting, Finance and Procurement Teams across the world through the help of our SimpleMDG Master Data Governance tool and portfolio of SAP Certified Solutions.

Vice President, Strategic Growth SimpleMDG

JTE Global Inc.

JTE Global Inc. is where I complete the Circle of Help towards SAP Companies seeking to maximize their investment. By combining the years of experience gained from Accounting, Finance, SAP Automation, RPA and MDG - I'm able to provide guidance on the best SAP tools and resources available in the market today.

Founder

ASUG - Americas'​ SAP Users'​ Group

In this New Role, I lead a Team of 4 to bring the ASUG SOCAL Chapter back to "basics" and re-engage our volunteers for active participation throughout 2023.

We will achieve this by having Customer Led Stories on each of our Chapter Meetings and asking SAP themselves to provide guidance on the latest news on SAP RISE and the SAP BTP Platform. The Goal to Educate and provide valuable insight to help members stay at the forefront of topics that matter most to their organizations stays as our Top Priority in 2023.

We hope to see you and your team at our next Chapter Event!

ASUG - SOCAL Chapter Lead

My role here is to help ASUG SOCAL members stay at the forefront of topics that matter most to their SAP Organizations. I regularly tap into the collective expertise of my SAP network and study the constant stream of original ASUG content to better equip myself to help and support the SAP Community here in Southern California.

I am one of 4 members of the Leadership Team at ASUG SOCAL and together, we bring in the largest network of SAP professionals in this region. We organize events, we hold webinars, we network and bring the value of the SAP investment in real life action. We help you discover the latest tools available in the market for any of your modules in SAP. We help you stay aligned with SAP's overall initiatives of "Clean-CORE SAP" and help you understand what this means for your Organization and how the Business Technology Platform (BTP Space of SAP) can help you get there.

It brings me complete pride and joy to be a part of this Team as our ability to listen and absorb the heart beat of our Local SAP Community helps us to contribute as a recognized SAP leader. Please reach out for any specific topics you would like to discover and better understand as I'm sure that through ASUG and our enormous growing network, we can help you find your path to success.

ASUG - SOCAL Chapter Associate

SoapyMania Inc.

This is my Pride and Joy - I get the best of both worlds in this role as I get to keep a happy wife (assuming I do my job right) and I get to help expand our outreach with the Homeless Youth of Urban Street Angels for every sell we make!

When we started our company, our Goal has always been to clean and protect the human skin but in a loving way that doesn't harm our bodies and our precious planet. Our philosophy was, we're natural, so shouldn't the soaps we use be natural to?

SoapyMania is a company that only uses natural, non-toxic, and eco-conscious ingredients that are safe for all skin types. We are intentional about our natural and organic products as well as our commitment to sustainability. This is why our packaging are 100% compostable (as you'll find in all SPROUTS locations nationwide).

Our Mission is to show consumers how easy it is to incorporate healthy natural high quality skin care products into their everyday lives while empowering them to strive along the way. 

You'll find our soaps at Whole Foods, Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres, Mother's Market, New Leaf Market, and hopefully to a local grocery store near you soon as we try to continue to expand our brand and our outreach for the youth.

My wife and I are a family of multi-cultural immigrants that believes in the good in people and providing opportunities for success. Me coming from the Philippines and migrating here when I was 19 and having to live in the streets for a moment and my wife coming from Russia, also migrating here on her own trying to "survive" - we believe in the power of "belief" and having a helping hand when needed. This is why we've partnered with Urban Street Angeles, a non-profit for Ending Youth Homelessness. 

We've committed to Hire, Train, and Develop their Youth to help run our Soap Production line beginning January 2023. I hope you join us in our mission by supporting our products and participating in our quarterly subscription program, thank you and God bless!

CFO and Head of Business Development

xSuite North America Inc.

Awarded as the Top Sales Producer for the Company - bringing in clients such as Dole, Kellogg's, Vizio, Smart and Final, KYOCERA, RBC Global, Central Garden and Pet, Brakebush and Scotts Miracle Grow to name a few. 

Developed and Created Sales Strategies and Procedures that the Company uses today. Established meaningful relationships within the SAP arena, spoke at over than 15+ Conferences describing the product, use case and ROI. Renowned Speaker for the Company.

Led the company in presentations and negotiations with Fortune 500 Enterprises. Managed a Team in creating a funnel during the pandemic that helped the company survive and stay relevant. Was one of three employees that helped start the US Entity by establishing a strategic Go-To Market strategy.

Manager xSuite SAP Solutions and Team Lead Business Development

Sales Manager xSuite SAP Solutions

Responsible for ensuring client success in the West Coast Region for xSuite Solutions. Project Manager and Senior SAP Configuration Expert for the software. 

We aim to build relationships and create an atmosphere of pioneering the best efficient Accounts Payable and Sales Order Process Automation along with Data Archiving Solution to your SAP landscape.

Senior SAP Consultant

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Dole Packaged Foods, LLC

•	Supported the pre-and post-Migration work for SAP S4-HANA 1605 at Dole Packaged Foods.  Handled all configuration work related to SAP FICO, wrote test scripts, performed integration testing, provided training and guidance to over 100 end users in this end to end SAP migration project.
•	Project Lead for XSuite AP SAP Automation. Gathered and collected business requirements and delivered the OCR solution in time and within Budget. Provided training to over 70++ Buyers with 38++ Approvers and wrote Functional Designs and Training Manuals that is used across all divisions at Dole Packaged Foods.
•	Responsible for delivering Finance and Controlling business capabilities within the SAP FICO Application Module.  Configures, Manages and Resolves all work orders related to the SAP FICO Modules.  
•	Leverages business acumen and system expertise by partnering with end users to determine the business need.  Analyzes the information and formulates a plan of action as to which FICO configuration can be best utilized to meet the requirement.  Transforms business process into system functionality.
•	Facilitates the relationship between respective business areas, information technology, and outside development partners through the coordination of activities and resources.  Responsible for the development of internal skills by partnering with power users, providing training, supporting problem solving and influencing processes to promote industry best practices.    
•	Record to Report (RTR) Team Member (Cut-Over & Integration Testing) on the SAP Implementation Project for Dole Packaged Foods ($1Billion Division).  Developed and enforced a plan of action on how to transition the Division Financials from JD Edwards to SAP.  This involved a deep understanding of the entire FICO SAP module from AP, AR, GL, FA, CCA, PCA, IO, COPA, and CO.  Led a team of 23 employees plus 6 IBM Consultants towards the daily undertakings in the various areas of the Team.

Senior BPA - FICO - SAP

QED Investors

Performs all of the Accounting responsibilities for the Company.  In charge of running the day to day operations including management of the Financials, Cash Flow Analysis, implementation and maintenance of Great Plains Financial Ledger. Acts as the Companies Chief Financial Officer performing sensitive duties including critical Human Resource functions.

•Reconciled QED’s Financials for the past 4 years (2005 to 2008).  Implemented procedures to enhance the day-to-day operations of the Firm.  Worked with Moss Adams Auditors to tie the reported Financials and reflect the numbers onto the Financial Great Plains System.

•Implemented the full Accounting Software (Great Plains) for the Company in 2009 – remapped the financials from 2005 to catch up to the current period.  This involved the ability to combine the understanding of GAAP guidelines with the knowledge of how the Great Plains System functions.  This involved the reorganization of the daily procedures of the Company to match with the newly implemented system – including A/P, A/R, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation and Financial Reporting.

•Took the Company from a Negative Cash Position in February 2009 to a Positive Cash Flow by May 2009.  Established a Cash Management Deck that allowed the company to truly see where it was on a Cash Position which enabled Management to make critical decisions. 

•Created an Annualized Projection of Costs to determine what moves were necessary to keep the Company afloat during these hard economic times.  Recommended and executed adjustments to better position the company for the future.  Streamlined essential key processes to eliminate duplication of work and to ensure maximum efficiency throughout the Company (across all departments – Sales, Accounting, and Legal).

•Managed a Team of 3 Employees (Controller, Staff Accountant, A/P Clerk) that help in the daily work load of the Group.  Provides training, support, and constant motivation.

VP, Financial Operations

The Weinstein Company

•SAP Super User.  Lead person for the management and design of the Master Data.  Managed and supervised the By Title Asset creation to the new system.  Created an SAP Accounting Manual that helped the company transition onto the new SAP policies and procedures.    
•Prepared the Quarterly Management Financial Package for the Company.  This comprehensive package included By-Title Reporting, Account Roll Forward schedules and Company Profitability Ratio Analysis.  This included the preparation of the By Title Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and other Financial Schedules.  It involved a deep understanding of the business and knowledge of current GAAP rules and guidelines.  Deeply involved in the quarterly SEC Filing - resolved issues related to the 10Q Package Submission on a timely and efficient manner.
•Worked directly with the company CFO to determine the By Title and By Licensor Profitability.  Analyzed current and upcoming deals with the CFO as it relates to Financial Terms and Conditions.  Provided insight on calculating by Unit Cost Analysis and determines which costs can be charged back to Participants.  
•Formulated the methodologies and concepts needed to calculate the By Title Returns, Price Protection, and Inventory Obsolescence Reserves for the Company.  These reserves accounted for 90% of the Company’s Total Reserves booked on a Quarterly basis.  The improvement on the accuracy of the reserves due to the methodologies implemented accounted for an accurate Financial Ledger; it avoided any surprises in the subsequent quarters starting from Q3 2007 through 2009.
•Managed all streams of revenue for the Company which included DVD Sell Thru, Rental/Revenue Share, Online & Games.  This entailed a deep understanding of all agreements to properly facilitate Revenue Recognition for the Company.  Involved assessments on Deal Profitability, Accounting Treatment of Costs & Minimum Guarantees, Deduction management & other aspects related to the various agreements.

Director Financial Reporting

Warner Bros. Entertainment

•SAP Project FICO Lead.  Single handedly implemented SAP for WB Interactive ($65M Company) and Monolith Productions ($10M Company).  Performed all of the SAP System Maintenance and Data Set up for the Division.  This included but is not limited to: Creation and Maintenance of the FI and Consolidations GL Chart of Accounts, Cost and Profit Center Hierarchy Structure, Internal Orders, Projects, Procure to Pay, Business Warehouse, Assets, Report Customization, Purchase Order Management, etc.    
•Performed all of the Financial Reporting and Systems responsibilities for WBIE.  Also included Financial Planning responsibilities, Budget analysis and SAP Master Data maintenance.  SAP Super User.
•Performed all of the Accounting Responsibilities for the Division on a Daily Basis.  This included but is not limited to: Accounts Receivables (Cash Applications), Accounts Payables (F110 Payment Process), Credit & Collections, By Title Analysis, Revenue Analysis, Consolidation Entries, Inter-company Transactions, Asset Depreciation, Intellectual Property Creation and Maintenance, Bank Reconciliation, and other related Accounting Projects as needed. 
•Managed a Team of 6 Employees that helped in the daily workload of the Financial Reporting Department.  Created the Procedures and Daily Tasks for WB Interactive that allowed this Division to survive and become a successful force in 2004.  
•One of the three employees of the Finance Department that started the Division which has now grown to a Multi-Million Dollar Leader in the Gaming Industry (now with 200+ employees).
•Responsible for making WBIE and Monolith Productions SOX Compliant by 2005.  Handled the structure for segregation of duties including SAP Roles and Functions within the Finance Team.  Documented procedures, roles and responsibilities for the SOX Audit.
•Primary point person for all Accounting and SAP related issues – Master Data Maintenance, User set up, Organizational Structure for all company codes.

Manager, Financial Reporting & Systems

With over 18 years of experience in the SAP ecosystem, I am a seasoned leader and expert in business process optimization, master data management, and automation solutions. I am currently the Vice President of Strategic Growth SimpleMDG at Laidon Group, LLC, where I define and shape our company strategy while securing new partnerships for our flagship product, SimpleMDG.

SimpleMDG is the organization’s premiere tool within the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) space that provides the simplest way for companies to manage their master data. I serve as a trusted resource and consultant for our clients, helping them leverage SimpleMDG to solve their business-critical challenges and achieve their goals. I also collaborate directly with the Company Founder and President on new initiatives and strategies, working closely with leaders from our marketing and solution teams. In addition, I am an active member and Chapter Lead of ASUG, the Americas' SAP Users' Group, where I share my insights and best practices on SAP BTP and SimpleMDG with the SAP community.

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