Software Development
Dan S. Rhodes
Former Senior Director Information Technology at PacifiCorp
While at Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Fred Englert worked with Dan Rhodes's team at PacifiCorp to develop software that is still used in all aspects of PacifiCorp's materials management, including inventory tracking, scheduling, procurement, and receipt. Over a two-year period, Fred helped Dan's team make programming changes so the software met PacifiCorp's needs. Fred built a team of EDS employees based in Georgia, Michigan, Mexico, Texas, Missouri, and Pennsylvania to serve the client in Utah.
"When Fred helped develop PacifiCorp's inventory and procurement software, we were changing business processes as well as delivering a product in a very aggressive time frame. Fred's strengths included collaborating and aligning people and resources to complete the project. As he added team members, I admired how quickly he developed those people and their skills. He integrated them into the team and used their strengths to get the job done.
The business deal we negotiated and the statement of work were very fair. It was a win-win situation for both companies. I found Fred to be a professional with a great desire to meet or exceed customer expectations. He drives results, his work is high quality, and he has unbelievable integrity.
He was refreshing compared to other outside vendors I'd worked with in the past. He had experience and a broad yet detailed knowledge of project management that allowed him to make decisions quickly and to take risks and try new things when necessary. He managed change very well and could address new issues while always thinking of the client."
