Randolph P. Johnston, M.C.S., M.C.P.
Executive Vice President, K2 Enterprises
Hutchinson, Kansas
Phone (620) 664-6000 | FAX (620) 669-8302
randy@k2e.com
Randy Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 30 years experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Systems and Network Integration, Accounting Software Selection, Business Development and Management, Disaster Recovery and Contingency Planning, and Process Engineering.
PUBLICATIONS:
• CPA Technology Advisor monthly columnist, Journal of Accountancy, CRN, Accounting Technology, PCWeek, InfoWorld, Interface, State Society newsletters, frequent quotes in accounting and computer press
Various publications 1978 - Present
• Basic Using Micros
Mitchell Publishing - 1981
• Business Computing Systems
Random House - 1982
• Computers: An Introduction
McGraw Hill - 1984
• Technology Best Practices
John Wiley & Sons Publishing - 2002
• Accounting Software Solutions
K2 Enterprises – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
EDUCATION:
• A.A. in Computer Science, Math – Hutchinson Community College, 1975
• B.S., summa cum laude, in C.S., Math, Science – Kansas State University,1977
• Masters of Computer Science, 60+ post graduate hours – Wichita State University, 1981
EXPERIENCE:
• K2 Enterprises (K2E.com) -
Executive Vice President, Partner – Nation’s leading technology CPE provider in the CPA industry. Prepare and present technology seminars on 30+ technology topics. Consulting to high profile technology vendors. Deliver national seminars to CPAs, business groups and IT leaders in industries including accounting, healthcare and banking. (1990 - Present, Hammond, LA)
• Network Management Group, Inc. (NMGI.com) – Executive Vice President, Partner – Consulting on Strategic Technology Reviews including planning, selection and implementation. Expertise: Infrastructure, Accounting Software, HR, CRM, Business Intelligence, eCommerce, and SPAM filtering with DoubleCheck. (1983 – Present Hutchinson, KS)
• Hutchinson Community College – Department Chair, Professor, Adjunct – Mathematics & MIS Depts. Designed and taught courses in all areas of mathematics & computing. (1977 - 1997)
• Professional Data Services -
Programmer and system designer - Developed a medical system including the first paperless claims in Kansas, appointments and collection systems. Involved in a chain of ComputerLand stores, received first IBM PC in Kansas. (1978 - 1981)
• Farmland Industries - Programmer and system designer - Developed and maintained P&L, Credit Union and Feedlot accounting. (1977 - 1978)
AWARDS:
• Who’s Who in Business & Industry – 1990-2007; in Computing 1987-2007
Acknowledged as leading business professional and as a leading computing professional
• Accounting Today – Listed as one of the 2004 - 2007 Top 100 Most Influential People
• Accounting Technology – Listed as one of the top 10 technology professionals in the industry
• AICPA Technology Conference – Featured Speaker for past 20 years
CERTIFICATIONS:
• Microsoft Certified Professional – MCP (Microsoft Corporation)
• Certified Network Administrator – CNA (Novell Corporation)
• Certified CAD specialist, Network Professional, Data Communications (AutoDesk, 3Com, Entre’)
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