Lytica
Mike Knol, CPA, CMA has a diverse range of work experience spanning over 20 years. Mike is currently working as the VP of Finance at Lytica Inc. since January 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Kinaxis from January 2019 to January 2023. Mike also worked as the Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at Kinaxis from August 2017 to January 2019.
Before joining Kinaxis, Mike served as the Director of Finance and Administration at Burchell MacDougall Lawyers LLP from January 2017 to August 2017. Mike had also worked as the Director of Finance and Administration at Conversant Intellectual Property Management from May 2016 to January 2017, Finance Manager from July 2015 to May 2016, and Senior Financial Analyst from December 2013 to July 2015.
Mike's earlier work experience includes a role as a Financial Analyst at Solacom Technologies Inc. from September 2012 to November 2013, and as an Assistant Controller at Oxford Frozen Foods from December 2011 to October 2012.
Prior to their finance roles, Mike was the Franchise Owner at The Utility Company from October 2006 to December 2011. Mike also served as the Operations Manager at Knol Farms Ltd from December 1998 to August 2006.
Overall, Mike Knol has extensive experience in finance and administration, with a strong background in planning and analysis roles. Mike'sexpertise includes financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Mike Knol, CPA, CMA completed their Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a focus on Business and Information Systems at St. Francis Xavier University. Mike attended the university from 1993 to 1997. Later, in 2011 to 2013, they pursued further education at CMA Ontario and obtained their Certified Management Accountant (CMA) qualification, specializing in Management Accounting.
Lytica
Lytica is a supply chain analytics SaaS provider to electronics companies focusing on supply chain cost, security of supply, and compliance.Lytica’s flagship product is Freebenchmarking.com (FBDC); the world’s largest database of true electronic component pricing comprised of real pricing from real customers (no distribution prices, no suppliercolumn pricing, and no aggregated public data). FBDC identifies cost outliers and provides line item detail that allows for immediate action on identified savings of - typically - 6 figures or more.Additional top Lytica offerings include ComponentCostEstimator.com (CCE), and CCE Mobile with instant part pricing and component alternatives using FBDC’s real customer data. The Lytica M&A Synergy Savings Report identifies economies of scale during the ‘pre-merger’ phase and for the ‘post-merger’ integration phase.Lytica’s commitment to innovation prevailed in 2017 with the construction of our Advanced Technology Center (ATC). The focus of the ATC is to build upon Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives to enhance customer experience, improve productivity and maximize results. Our team of seasoned electronics professionals have a wealth of experience with top industry companies, reaching beyond Lytica’s successful 14-year history. As industry experts in the electronics supply chain, we are just a click away from helping realize your maximized supply chain opportunities. To discover more visit lytica.com