About Me
My name is Alex Buchanan, the Founder and CEO of Buchanan Solutions. My passion lies in optimizing business processes, eliminating inefficiencies, and creating systems that simply work better. I've dedicated my career to helping organizations streamline their operations and leverage technology to achieve meaningful growth.
As an enterprise consultant, I specialize in mapping and designing business processes, integrating enterprise software systems (ERP, MES, PLM, CRM), and developing comprehensive technology solutions. I take pride in my ability to visualize complex information flows and translate them into clear, actionable architectures that drive real business outcomes.
My technical expertise spans custom software development with React and NextJS, WordPress solutions with PHP, and Microsoft's Power Platform for automation and business intelligence. This versatile skillset allows me to approach each client's challenges holistically, finding the right technological fit rather than forcing pre-packaged solutions.
What truly drives me is seeing the transformation when inefficient processes become streamlined, when manual work becomes automated, and when organizations can focus on growth rather than fighting with their systems. I remain committed to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of technology, ensuring my clients always receive solutions that are both innovative and practical.
Speciality
ERP Implementation
Process Design
Process Mapping
Technology Integration
Business Tool Development (Microsoft, MS Power Platform & SharePoint)
Accreditations
BASc in Mechanical Engineering
Queen's University
Kingston, ON, Canada
Areas of Expertise
Manufacturing Process Mapping & Development
Technology Integration with REST APIs
Report & Form Development
I am a bit of a jack-of-all-trades where I can really deliver a solution regardless of the constraints or environment. I specialize in developing effective and easy-to-use solutions for end users as well as integrating business systems.
I have spent a lot of time over my career honing my data visualization skills where I can build visual representations of your company at any level and for any purpose. Examples of this range from:
- Information flow diagrams for IT
- Process Maps (adhering to BPMN 2.0 standards) for managers / employees
- System architecture mapping for leadership or IT
- Etc.
I find that the best way to tackle a large enterprise-level problem is to obtain a strong understanding of the current state, and I use mapping and visualization tools to communicate the vast amounts of information concisely, as well as to obtain alignment with stakeholders from all levels.
My Projects
Coming soon...