Projects
Fonte Consulting is a management consulting firm that works with companies to improve their operations. Michael Lomax, MBA, Ivan Ilic, MBA, and Chris Eddy, MBA are experts who have worked on various projects with Fonte. They have led projects such as Gaming Technology Platform, Project Silverstone, and Project Piezo. These projects involved developing new solutions for clients in the online gaming, manufacturing, and medical device industries, respectively.
Michael Lomax, MBA – Consulting Expertise
- Business start-up, growth, scaling
- Product creation, development, enhancements
- Market penetration strategies & execution plans
- Competitive analysis
- Data standards, operational reviews, best practices
- Strategic direction at all enterprise sizes
- Real Estate analysis & opportunities
- Product/company marketing
- Funding strategies & sources
Project: Property Assessment - Operational Review
This project presented a full documentation of every business process for a Provincial Government in Real Estate to conclude the current as-is process. The next step in the project was to optimize the current as-is into a desired state (most optimal model) and drive the implementation of that model from inception to adoption to results for all business processes. Conclusion of the project was achieved through full adoption of published desired state, cost savings in staffing and increased throughput of volume of transactions within in business practice.
Projects: Representing Various Clients to Government
Multiple consulting engagements leveraging knowledge, skills & abilities in Real Estate in order to provide recommendations to property owners on Highest & Best Use, Land Optimization, Rezoning & Land Use, Valuation etc. The engagements all conducted site visits, research, analysis, reports including recommendations and representation of the clients to Provincial/Local Government Authorities. Results included successful rezoning, removal from Agricultural Land Reserve, negotiated agreements to allow specific uses, valuation accuracies ensuring more exit money on disposition and higher & better uses of client held real estate.
Project: Education and Best Practices of Real Estate Administration for China’s National Government
The focus of the engagement was to educate, inform and recommend to the National Government in China, the best practices within the Real Estate Industry throughout North America. The Government sought to adopt and install industry best practices where applicable, in order to enhance and systemize more of the land administration, valuation and property taxation processes currently used. Engagement was further expanded to provide consulting, oversight and guidance to National Companies who were building real estate applications for the Government. Project results included; adoption of report recommendations for pilot study programs, new software applications and further grew to include publishing a textbook for all Government Users on processes, procedures and optimization of land administration for the Nation.
Project: Adoption of Technology in Real Estate
This project was completed for a Provincial Government in Canada and involved analysis of all technology stacks and applications within use in North America to assist users in valuing real estate. The project conducted site visits throughout North America to view and determine valid use cases for technology in real estate valuation. The result was a comprehensive report, in depth analysis with substantiated recommendations for creation & adoption of a complete software application which saved the users millions of dollars, reduced cycle time for property inspections and corrected missing or incorrect data need for valuation protocols. Return on investment to the client was 5:1 (including cost of technology) or 10:1 (measured on efficiency gains). Since that point, the technology was implemented by a private sector company as a stand alone start up and turned into a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software application which is sold to user/clients throughout North America.
Ivan Ilic, MBA – Consulting Expertise
- Business start-up, growth, scaling
- Ecommerce product development
- Market penetration strategies & execution plans
- Competitive analysis
- Data standards, operational reviews, best practices
- Cybersecurity strategies and operational management
- Technology risk assessments and remediation
- Technology solution assessments
Project: Gaming Technology Platform
Design and implementation of one of the largest online gaming platforms in North America operated by Sportsbook.com. This project included business need assessment, selection of the technology stack, integration with commercially available tools, and development of the platform itself. A structured change management played a significant part in the roll out of the project both from the marketing and technology perspective. The resulting product has been used to process $2B+in ecommerce transactions and has, since its release, improved customer retention 3x.
Project: Cybersecurity Assessment, Planning and Roadmapping
The project completed for Alea Software in Vancouver, BC has increased organizational cybersecurity posture score on the internationally recognized Center For Internet security scale. Our process starts with understanding of the business model, a definition of strategic asset definitions, and is followed by a selection of the appropriate framework to allow organizations to secure assets and operations. This is followed by creation of roadmaps aimed at minimizing inherent and residual risks and elevating overall cybersecurity posture. This extends into vCISO services that allow small and medium size business access to cybersecurity leadership without needing a permanent resource on payroll. Hare, we help our clients maximise their cybersecurity investments by adopting the latest tools and practices.
Project: Cruise Ship Terminal assessments
The project was completed for the Port of Vancouver and involved a detailed review of the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the sailing demand. A six-month project included a market impact analysis, a multi-disciplinary investigation into key areas of impact to sailing demand including vaccination, international air travel restrictions, border access, global macro economic environment and technology innovations. The output of the exercise was a detailed presentation that provided our clients with an overview of the current state of the industry, impact to demand in other jurisdictions and a roadmap to the return of passenger volumes to the pre-pandemic levels. Final deliverable was a sensitivity assessment tool developed for the client to be able to model the return in demand, after the engagement and as new developments take place.
Chris Eddy, MBA – Consulting Expertise
- Small Business start-ups
- Market analysis and business growth strategies
- Advertising & Social Media engagement
- Educational platform development
- Human Resources Management
- Quality Assurance – assessment & recommendations
- Medical research planning, development & execution
- Cross-boarder business expansion
Project Piezo
This project involved a 360degree quality assurance program for a medical imaging service provider with multiple clinics, dozens of physicians and hundreds of staff. The assessment was conducted over 3 weeks, including a systematic review of policies and processes, interviews with staff and physicians, and cross correlation with industry standards and requirements set forth by the College of Physicians and Surgeons. A report was submitted that outlined areas for process improvement including: improved patient flow from check-in to departure, increased patient volume via the elimination of unnecessary steps, decrease in staff turnaround time per patient and improved staff knowledge through monthly education sessions.
Project Reactor
The first of its kind in Canada – the project involved utilizing cutting-edge x-ray technology to provide on-site medical imaging to the staff of a nuclear reactor facility. A complete assessment of requirements, standards and reporting chain was required prior to setting up the remote imaging facility. Upon analysis of the initial suggested patient flow, the company was able to provide the requisite imaging in half the time initially assumed. This resulted in decreased cost for the facility, and increased profits for the company.
Project Silverstone
An Internet-of-Things (IoT) analysis for one of the largest fibre optic cable companies in North America, this project entailed a detailed analysis of existing markets and forecast demand, technological innovation, international suppliers, and the cost-benefit pricing structure to end-users. The White Paper allowed the fibre optic company to refocus their business strategy.
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