Modern CTO Maximizing ROI by Being a Great Customer with David Meyer, VP of IT at Irrimax Corporation
Jul 7, 2025
David Meyer, VP of IT at Irrimax Corporation, brings over 30 years of IT experience to the table. He discusses maximizing ROI in IT through focusing on intangible benefits and shares his influential 80/20 rule for projects. David delves into the importance of choosing the right technology partner and the successful shift to a cloud-based infrastructure. He also highlights how fostering strong relationships can help navigate business challenges and the significance of user adoption in ensuring project success.
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Fixing a Failing ERP Project
- David Meyer shared a story of fixing a failing ERP and CRM implementation by firing the wrong partner and bringing in Velosio.
- This saved morale and enabled the company to successfully sell, proving the value of the right partner.
Iterate With Users for Success
- Involve subject matter experts from the start and iterate frequently with demos to ensure requirements are met accurately.
- Conduct extensive pilots to fine-tune usability and achieve higher user adoption for successful IT projects.
Intangible ROI Drives Approval
- ROI consists of both tangible savings and intangible benefits like improved decision-making and business insights.
- Combining tangible and intangible ROI builds consensus and helps get projects approved and funded.