Synaptus

We are passionate about helping organizations develop the capabilities to deliver technology that makes a difference for the business.

The Synaptus Leadership Team

Experience. Expertise. Knowledge.

The Synaptus leadership team is comprised of highly experienced visionaries with extensive expertise in helping enterprises achieve organizational alignment

Executive Team

Dennis Stevens | President
	For over 25 years, Dennis has been helping organizations leverage technology to improve their business performance. He has been published in Harvard Business Review, was a significant contributor to Microsoft’s Business Architecture methodology,  was the Deputy Project Manager for PMI’s OPM3 Second Edition, and is helping the IIBA and PMI figure out how to employ agile and lean for their constituents. After spending a decade as a developer Dennis has been working in software development leadership and enterprise project management positions. Dennis has been using Lean and Agile principles in software development teams in for the last 10 years. He has a degree in Organizational Psychology and Development. He has earned certification as a Project Management Professional, in Lean Value Stream mapping, as an OPM3 Certified Consultant, as a Certified ScrumMaster, and as a Kanban Coach. Personally, Dennis was awarded the Naval Commendation Medal by the Marine Corps during Desert Storm and originally attended Florida State University on a violin scholarship.
Dean Stevens | Principle Consultant
	Dean Stevens consults with business executives committed to operational excellence. He leads focused improvement events that rally people to change the way they deliver products and services. The results are often dramatic improvements in performance and employee morale. He teaches businesses how to “do more with less”. Dean’s work with an automotive distributor was published in a Harvard Business Review article in 2008. Dean blends expertise and experience in Operations Management, Lean Principles, Project Management and information technology to develop high impact solutions. He believes change can be a positive experience, and requires learning to change minds and participation to change hearts. Dean has helped dozens of companies in various industries and sizes. His clients recognize both his passion for teaching and leadership ability to quickly deliver significant results. Prior to his consulting career, Dean held director level positions in supply chain and operations management for public and private companies including Milliken & Co. and Acuity Brands. He earned certifications as a Trainer in Operations Management from APICS, Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing and ISO 9000. Dean earned his Master of Business Administration from Georgia State’s Executive MBA program and his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University.