Kevin Kurkowski

Traverse City, MI · Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales) · Enterprise Apps & Integrations

I help product and sales teams win technical evaluations by translating business needs into clear solutions, compelling demos, and credible ROI.

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About

I am a technical leader and consultant with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise solutions across manufacturing, life sciences, and financial services. My career began as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman, where I learned discipline, adaptability, and the importance of service under pressure. Those lessons continue to shape how I approach clients, teams, and problem-solving today.

Above all, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. My faith is the foundation for how I live and work - it drives me to serve others with integrity, patience, and a commitment to doing work that uplifts people and honors God.

What I Bring to Pre-Sales

  • Discovery that lands: Frame problems in business terms, uncover integration constraints, and align success criteria with measurable outcomes.
  • Demos that persuade: Build concise, audience-specific stories (with real data and scenarios) that make the value, and the “why now”, obvious.
  • Proof that closes: Plan POCs/pilots, address security & architecture questions, and quantify ROI/TCO to reduce technical objections.
  • Technical fluency that earns trust: Deep experience across SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, cloud architecture (Azure/AWS), and enterprise integrations (NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot) explained in clear, buyer-friendly language.

Experience

Highlights

  • API Integration Turnaround: Unified ERP/CRM/Payments to streamline order capture - cutting manual touchpoints and accelerating revenue recognition.
  • Azure Serverless IoT: Designed cloud architecture to scale telemetry and reporting for regulated workflows - improving reliability and time-to-insight.
  • Customer Portal Rebuild: Re-engineered a data-heavy external portal with e-commerce features - boosting adoption and reducing support tickets.

Senior Development Manager

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. · Lakewood, CO
  • Partnered with business leaders to define requirements and present solution designs tied to outcomes.
  • Implemented integrations between NetSuite ERP and Salesforce CRM to streamline operations and elevate CX.
  • Presented solution roadmaps and technical recommendations to executives, securing buy-in for cloud-first initiatives.
2022 - 2025

Founder / Consultant

Literal Data LLC · Traverse City, MI
  • Designed and implemented NetSuite EDI and WMS integrations for enterprise clients.
  • Built proof-of-concepts and technical demos to validate solutions with stakeholders.
  • Delivered SaaS and cloud integrations across industries, emphasizing business outcomes and ROI.
  • Launched and operated EasyOnCall, a SaaS platform for medical practices that streamlined on-call scheduling and call routing—gaining firsthand experience in product design, customer adoption, and support.
2018 - Present

Earlier Roles

Manager of Business Information Systems Development — Mesa Labs

Senior Developer — North Bay Bioscience (Acquired by Mesa Labs)

Manager of Technical Services — Integrated Systems Consultants

Information Systems Technician — Traverse City State Bank

Manager of Information Systems / Operations Manager — Inland Diamond Products, Inc.

Hospital Corpsman — U.S. Navy

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

Ferris State University

Associate of Science, Computer Information Technology - Developer

Northwestern Michigan College

Associate of Science, Computer Network Technology

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Scrum Alliance

Technical Expertise

Cloud
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Amazon Web Services
  • serverless architectures
Enterprise Systems
  • NetSuite ERP
  • Salesforce CRM
  • HubSpot CRM
  • Shopify eCommerce
  • EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Programming & Scripting
  • C# / .NET
  • Python
  • JavaScript / TypeScript / Node.js
  • API architecture (REST SOAP APIs)
  • SQL (T-SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • SuiteScript (NetSuite)
Consulting Skills
  • Discovery workshops
  • Solution design
  • Security/Architecture
  • ROI/TCO narratives
  • Technical demos & stakeholder presentations
  • Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Professional Philosophy

I believe that technology is a powerful enabler when it is aligned with clear business goals and delivered with excellence. Inspired by the Agile Manifesto and my Christian faith, I aim to lead with humility, collaboration, and a focus on solutions that serve people well.

I am committed to continuous learning and growth, both personally and professionally. I seek out opportunities to expand my technical skills, deepen my industry knowledge, and refine my consulting approach to better serve clients and contribute to their success.

Ultimately, my goal is to be a trusted advisor who helps organizations navigate complex challenges, seize new opportunities, and achieve lasting impact through technology.

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