Hi, I’m Ken Nowak
Business & Technology Strategist | Transformation Leader | Program Manager, Tech Project Manager
Management Consultant | Scrum Master & Product Owner | Marketing Advisor | Computer Engineer
I help organizations turn business and technology strategy into practical execution and measurable results.
My experience spans business transformation, enterprise technology, ERP implementations, program leadership, digital transformation, marketing, and revenue growth. I bring a combination of strategic perspective and hands-on execution experience to complex business challenges.
Through KeNo's Consulting and KeNo's Marketing, I work with organizations that need practical expertise—not just recommendations—to move from strategy to execution.
My Approach
Strategy. Transformation. Execution.
Practical Strategy
Start with the business objectives and challenges—not the technology. Develop practical strategies that align people, processes, technology, and investment with measurable business outcomes.
Transform with Purpose
Focus transformation efforts on what creates real business value. Simplify processes, leverage technology, and prioritize the changes that make the greatest impact.
Execute & Deliver
Turn strategy into action through disciplined program leadership, strong governance, and hands-on execution. Keep teams aligned, decisions moving, and outcomes measurable.
Business & Technology Strategy
Strategy, architecture, operating models, gap analysis, and technology roadmaps
Experience at a Glance
Enterprise Transformation
Enterprise applications (Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, Epicor, etc.), ERP, Financials, Supply Chain, data, integrations, and digital transformation
Program & Implementation Leadership
Complex programs, PMO, governance, implementation, and organizational change. Includes: Program Management, Tech & IT Project Management, Scrum Masters, & Portfolio Management.
AI & Emerging Technology
AI strategy, intelligent automation, and practical application of emerging technologies
Marketing & Revenue Growth
Marketing strategy, content, CRM, MarTech, RevOps, and revenue transformation
Professional Exprience
Infospace (Moviso)
Ken was GM for the Infospace Mobile Media Studio, which generated revenues of $150M per year with 150 team members. Ken managed all activities and operations for the business unit, including professional service projects, cross-functional product development, merchandising, licensing, content, engineering, QA, &accounting/finance/royalty teams.
Accomplishments include: 1) Generated revenue of $150 Million/Year in content, application, professional services, and platform/transaction revenues. 2) Managed a cross-functional team of 150 people that successfully met SLAs for the largest US mobile carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint). Team included Sales, Marketing, Licensing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Merchandising, Content, and Professional Services. 3) Managed the divestiture of the InfoSpace Mobile Media Studio, including the development of an M&A playbook and methodology. Planned and executed the migration of people, processes, and technology to FunMobility and InfoSpace (corporate). Developed external investor presentations, participated in the roadshow, and performed due diligence efforts in preparation for the sales. 4) Developed and executed a retention strategy to incentivize 60 individuals to remain while maintaining customer service levels and InfoSpace revenues during the shutdown.
FunMobility
Ken held a variety of roles/responsibilities at FunMobility. Ken was COO responsible for all Revenue, Business Operations, Professional Services, Sales/Marketing, Accounting/Finance, Product Development, Product Management, Advertising Ops, Engineering, and Account Management. Accomplishments include:
1) Responsible for all projects, customer implementations, and marketing campaigns for 50+ clients including O'Reilly Auto Parts, Chiquita, Ace Brand/3M, Little League, Lowes, Ace Hardware, E & J Gallo Winery, Orchard Supply Hardware, CEFCO, Whirlpool, Comcast, Verizon, AT&T, and many others. FunMobility was required to integrate with or configure the brand/retailer Marketing Automation systems, so we have integrated with Salesforce Marketing Cloud (ExactTarget) on several of these client implementations.
2) Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) Finalist for the Chiquita and Universal Pictures Minions Love Bananas campaign. Designed and executed entire campaign including mobile-optimized website and FanFun app. The site exceeded Chiquita’s expectations with 750K unique users, 170K sign-ups and 83K email & newsletter opt-ins.
3) Awarded the IBM LEADER Award for Excellence in Digital Applications at the Shopper Technology Institute's LEAD Marketing Conference for the Chiquita FanFun App.
4) Developed the FunMobility Digital Experience SaaS Platform (DXP), an HTML5 Engagement platform used to create over 40+ interactive marketing templates such as mobile coupons and offers, games & prizes, data capture, etc. Partnered with Salesforce and Oracle to pass their app certification processes to list DXP in the Salesforce and Oracle App Marketplaces
5) Negotiated and executed over 100 contracts and license agreements with large media brands including Hello Kitty, Disney, Peanuts, Universal Music Group, EMI, Chiquita, Little League, and many others.
Accenture
Ken was an Associate Partner, Manager, and Consultant at Accenture for 15 years. He has extensive consulting experience in a variety of industries helping companies manage large-scale project initiatives and enterprise system implementations (ERP, CRM, Financial, Accounting, HRIS). Ken has industry experience in Telecom/Mobile, Media & Entertainment, Retail, High Tech, Insurance, Financial Services, Government, and Manufacturing. International experience includes assignments in Asia, Australia, Europe, and Latin America.
Ken managed projects across all customer life-cycle phases, including Program Management, Merger & Acquisition/Devistiture, Strategy & Execution, Business Process Transformation, Sales & Marketing Automation, Product Development, and Software Development.
Clients include: Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, Sprint PCS, GTE Wireless, US West, Time Warner Cable, Allstate Insurance, Banc One, Chicago Title & Trust, Ancilla (Hospital System), Carson Pirie Scott, etc.