The [Solve] Friday, April 25

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How to Fit In Fast as the New Consultant

Written by Chris Madden

Starting a new consulting gig? It can feel like
you’re thrown into the deep end, trying to learn a client’s world while making sure you don’t mess
up your own. But don’t worry—you’ve got this!
Here’s how to fit in quickly, have fun, and actually enjoy your first days.

1. Pick Up the Vibe

Every company has its own energy. Are people
chill and chatty or all business? Do they slack off
in Zoom meetings or prefer to stay super professional? The faster you pick up on these
little cultural cues, the faster you’ll feel comfortable jumping in and contributing. So, pay attention to
how people talk, act, and work together!

2. Make Friends (or At Least Find Allies)

Consulting isn’t just about the work—it’s about the people you work with. Introduce yourself, chat with your team, and make a point to get to know your client. The more you build those connections, the easier it is to navigate the chaos, get feedback, and feel like you’re part of the squad.

3. Know What’s Expected, Quickly

Things can move fast in consulting, and it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind. So, get the lay of the land ASAP. What do they want from you? What’s the deadline? What’s your role in the big picture? Clarifying expectations early will keep you from spinning your wheels later on.

4. Tech It Out

Consultants live by their tools—whether it’s a project management platform, Slack, or something else. Take a little time to get comfortable with the tools the team uses. The sooner you get the hang of these, the quicker you’ll get up to speed and feel less like a deer in headlights.

5. Roll with the Punches

Things change, priorities shift, and you’ll probably get thrown curveballs. It’s all part of the game. Stay flexible, keep a positive attitude, and know that it’s okay not to have everything figured out right away. Adaptability is your secret weapon.

Bottom Line

Being the new consultant doesn’t have to be stressful. With a little curiosity, some relationship-building, and a lot of flexibility, you’ll be up to speed in no time—and maybe even have a little fun along the way!

Just keep it cool, stay curious, and remember: you’ve got this!

Logisolve attends the CIOs Against Cancer Live Auction

Logisolve had a great time sponsoring and attending the CIOs Against Cancer Live Auction on April 24—an incredible evening filled with networking, community, and support for a meaningful cause. Tom Newman, Jennifer Wallace, Emily Fossey, and Amanda Zais proudly represented Logisolve, joining tech leaders from across the region in support of the American Cancer Society. Events like this highlight the power of the local tech community—not just in building connections, but in coming together to rally behind a cause that impacts so many lives. A big thank you to everyone who made this inspiring evening possible. We are already looking forward to the next one!

Volunteer with Logisolve in 2025!

2025 Update:

Flourish Food Market has had to pause their work due to funding issues. We will let you know as soon as their work resumes and volunteers are needed again. Stay tuned for more information.

Client Spotlight

Logisolve had the opportunity to spend a couple of days in St. Louis with our partner/client BenMedica! BenMedica is an innovator in introducing solutions that
help clients drive smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and deliver better results within the drug benefit ecosystem. BenMedica was looking for a partner that not
only provides strong technical leadership, scalable teams, and proven processes,
but also brings extensive experience in formulary benefit solutions and ePrescribing.

We have built an extremely strong core team for this effort, which includes Melissa Brown as Scrum Master and overall team lead, Gary Udstrand as Lead Architect, Smridhi Bhalla as our DA/BA, Karuna Kaza as Senior Developer, and Rob Mohr as
Interim CTO and Engagement Manager.

We’re looking forward to actively contributing to the continued success and growth
of this great partner in the months ahead!

Logisolve Happy Hour.

Join us on April 29 from 4-6 p.m. at Forgotten Star Brewery in Fridley

You are invited to come and meet other Logisolve consultants and staff. Bring any friends or colleagues in the industry who might be looking for their next opportunity. Enjoy drinks and snacks on us!

Please RSVP to kpierce@logisolve.com by 4/28/25.

Explore Career Opportunities with Logisolve!

Looking for your next opportunity? At Logisolve, we have a variety of contract and contract-to-hire roles available across all our capabilities. If you’re interested or know someone who is, please reach out to us at referrals@logisolve.com. We’d love
to connect!

Logisolve offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.

Matomo Consultant

- - Lead a best-practice installation and configuration
  - Help determine what’s possible out of the box vs. what needs custom development
  - Train internal teams for ongoing maintenance
  - 100% remote
  - Rate open (W2 or CTC)

Performance Engineer

- - 10+ years of related experience
  - Experience with Loadrunner, webload, etc.
  - Blazemeter experience-highly preferred
  - Hybrid, Minnetonka, MN
  - $85.00-$95.00/hr. W2, dependent on qualifications and experience

Sr. Product Manager

- - 15+ years of product manager experience
  - Strong understanding of general ML Development
  - Remote-1xper month onsite Rochester, MN
  - Contract
  - W2 rates open

Sr. Embedded Engineer

- - Electrical circuit and bare metal experience
  - C# and/or python experience
  - Hybrid, Eden Prairie
  - Direct Hire
  - $120k-$140k, dependent on qualifications and experience

Sourcing Analyst

- - Sourcing/procurement experience
  - Experience with eProcurement tools
  - Hybrid, Mendota Heights, MN-1 day a week
  - Contract to hire-$60k-$80k, conversion salary
  - $32.00-$42.00/hr. W2, dependent on qualifications and experience