George Olaru
About George Olaru
George Olaru is the Sr. Director of Solution Engineers at Epicor Software, with a background in business development, technology management, and consulting.
Title and Role at Epicor Software
George Olaru holds the position of Sr. Director, Solution Engineers at Epicor Software, a title he has held since 2015. In this role, he leads a team of skilled Sales Engineers, focusing on engaging in new revenue streams and customer base sales opportunities across USA territories. He actively coaches and trains the Americas sales team, emphasizing value selling and ROI business justification programs.
Previous Roles at Epicor Software
Before becoming Sr. Director, George Olaru served as Senior Manager, Solution Engineers from 2005. Prior to this, he was a Business Development Manager at Scala Business Solutions (now part of Epicor) from 2002 to 2005. His contributions involved developing new tools and internal processes to ensure customer success during the pre-sales to implementation transition.
Industry Experience and Career Path
George began his career as a Product Manager at Scala Business Solutions from 1996 to 1999. He has also worked in various notable roles, including as a Technology Manager in Physical Sciences at the Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise & Commercialization from 2001 to 2002, and as a Consultant at Deloitte & Touche in 2000 for a brief period. His extensive experience spans business development, technology management, and consultancy.
Educational Background
George Olaru holds an MBA in Management and Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which he earned between 1999 and 2001. He also has an engineering degree in Computer Science from University Politehnica of Bucharest, earned between 1992 and 1997. His academic background underpins his expertise in both technological and managerial aspects of his roles.
Expertise in ERP Solutions
George Olaru helps manufacturers and distributors achieve growth and profitability through embedded, end-to-end ERP solutions. His role is crucial in ensuring the deployment of effective enterprise resource planning tools that benefit customers from various industries. His efforts are focused on enhancing operational efficiencies and driving sustainable business growth.