MSS Business Transformation Advisory
Paula Dawson is a seasoned Management Consulting professional with extensive experience in leading the definition, strategy, planning, development, implementation, and adoption of business applications systems. Currently serving as Consulting Services Director at MSS Business Transformation Advisory since January 1992, Paula oversees overall service delivery on large enterprise projects, focusing on IT Strategy and Roadmap Planning, RFP Development, Software Evaluation and Selection, and Custom and Package Software Implementation Planning and Deployment. Previous roles include Director of Engagement and Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Society for Information Management, and Consulting Program/Project Manager positions at Republic Services Inc and Allied Waste, where Paula managed multiple business transformation initiatives. Paula began their career at Micon, Inc. as a Project Manager in the energy utility sector. Educational qualifications include an MA in Accounting Information Systems and a BS in Accounting from Arizona State University.
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MSS Business Transformation Advisory
Accelerating Big Change through Leadership, Governance and Accountability By sharing our collective expertise on strategies and implementation tactics related to Business and IT transformation, we help business leaders navigate and execute their specific transformational needs. Our firm’s legacy is evident in our awards and recognition, including: • Awarded 2019 & 2020 Top Companies to Work For in Arizona • Ranked the #1 Management & Technical Consulting firm in 2006, 2005, 2002, and 2001 and consistently ranked in the top three since 2001 (Ranking Arizona) • Recognized by the ASBA and Comerica Bank as one of the Top 50 Companies to Watch • Ranked in the top 25 Software and Network Integration companies (Business Journal) • Listed over 5 years in the FASTech 50 Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Arizona • As a member of the Arizona Technology Council, MSS was recognized as the first Service Provider of the Year at their inaugural Celebration of Innovation annual awards • Awarded JD Edwards Partner of the Year multiple times • Recognized by our IBM Distribution partner, Avnet, as Service Provider of the Year • Recognized by our customer, Arizona Public Service, as Service Provider of the Year • Recognized as Company of the Year at the Denver and the Phoenix APICS Chapters Most important is the way we partner with our clients. We have been in business longer than most of our competitors and, as is evident in our legacy, we build long-term relationships with each of our clients.