Michael McConachie, Digital, AI, and Automation Consultant

Overview

Senior technology executive with extensive experience delivering enterprise digital transformation initiatives from planning through implementation. Proven track record leading complex programs for Fortune 500 and mid-market organizations across retail, healthcare, and finance. Expertise spans AI and automation assessments, enterprise platform implementations (ERP, LIMS, CRM, MarTech), system integrations, and strategic partnerships with commercial and professional service providers.

Expertise Areas

AI Strategy, Maturity Assessments, Roadmap Development
Workflow Automation Strategy, Assessment, and Technology
Program Strategy and Governance: AI (CPMAI), Agile, Waterfall
Enterprise Program Leadership - End-to-End System Lifecycle Management (ERP, LIMS, CRM, MarTech, E-commerce Platforms)
Global Rollouts and M&A Integrations
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Governance (HIPAA, GDPR, GxP, SOX)

Selected Highlights

Led enterprise AI maturity assessment for insurance brokerage ePMO, identifying high-ROI automation opportunities in risk management, budget forecasting, and workload prediction
Led program management for Brunswick Corporation's enterprise MarTech transformation, directing Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) implementation across a core team of 25+ staff, 100+ project participants, and numerous integration partners.
Built the product development team at GeoCities to 120+ team members during hyper-growth, instituting structured development and quality practices. The company was sold to Yahoo.
Scaled a 30-person global delivery organization for Brandgility's mar-tech platform, refining methodology to shorten client implementations
Advised 120-member Agility ERP deployment across 183 branches at ABC Supply, providing readiness playbooks and on-ground coaching
Led integration of 150+ apps at Whirlpool, tracked via Smartsheet dashboards, surfacing 25 critical risks weekly

Credentials

PMI CPMAI™ Certified (Cognitive Project Management for AI)
MIT Education: Designing and Building AI Products and Services (Earned Emeritus Exemplary Assignment), AI: Implications for Business Strategy, Digital Transformation: From AI and IoT to Cloud, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity
MBA, Finance: Southern Illinois University
BA, Political Science & Public Administration: University of Illinois, Champaign

Approach

Michael applies the “Art of Practical AI”. A pragmatic, results-driven style, focusing on solving real-world business problems efficiently, ethically, with accountability, and driving speed-to-value. He is adept at engaging executive sponsors, enabling cross-functional teams, and aligning delivery outcomes to strategic business priorities. His leadership style balances rigor with flexibility, ensuring organizations can scale new technologies and processes while minimizing disruption.

Let’s Work Together

Michael partners with organizations seeking to accelerate digital transformation, leverage AI and workflow automation, and drive measurable business impact. He can be reached at:

michael@loopdigitalus.com