Simon Raban

Principal at The Farber Consulting Group, Inc.

Simon Raban has over 20 years of Enterprise Application implementation experience (various off-the-shelf CRM, ERP software packages and custom application development) in various industries including manufacturing, Retail, CPG, high-tech, process, and life sciences. Mr. Raban worked with small, medium, and some of the largest companies. Simon's experience combines extensive knowledge of the enterprise business processes with IT technologies. On the IT side, Mr. Raban pioneered the development of Hewlett Packard Utility based computing (Cloud computing) solution for hosting e-Pedigree application for small and medium size life sciences distributors and manufacturers. Simon Raban also led the architecture and implementation of some of the largest computing infrastructure systems including sophisticated high-availability clusters and real-time data center recovery solutions. Mr. Raban also implemented distribution management solutions for both some of the largest, medium size and family owned distributors. Focusing on helping companies optimize their supply chain management, manufacturing planning and execution, and inventory control operations. In the Life Sciences industry, Mr. Raban led the development and implementation of state-of-the-art quality CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) solutions and integration with enterprise business systems. Simon Raban's work experience spans leadership positions in Manufacturing, IT, as well as with leading consulting and technology firms including Ernst & Young, KPMG, IBM, and Hewlett Packard. Mr. Raban's accomplishments include custom development and integration of shop floor manufacturing systems, quality control systems, and integration between finance/accounting and supply chain operations.