Project-based Consulting services

Driving Transformation with Precision and Purpose

With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience, Mike Burns is a trusted advisor and Principal of Eleven | Eight Consulting. He partners with organizations navigating high-stakes transformation, specializing in Organizational Change Management, Operational Scale & Efficiency, IT Project Leadership, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, and Technology Enablement. Mike helps companies bridge strategy and execution, ensuring seamless alignment of people, process, and technology.

Expertise & Impact

Organizational Change Management

• Mike leads complex change initiatives with a people-first approach. Whether guiding digital transformations, post-merger integrations, or process overhauls, he ensures alignment from boardrooms to frontlines through stakeholder engagement, governance structures, and performance frameworks.

Operations Scale & Efficiency

• From overseeing national underwriting teams of 750+ professionals to managing multi-billion-dollar loan portfolios, Mike has scaled operations in both nonprofit and for-profit environments. He drives measurable gains in capacity planning, workforce optimization, and process automation to support growth at pace.

IT Project Leadership & Technology Transformation

• Mike brings hands-on expertise in large-scale system implementations, including leading global SAP S/4HANA test programs and deploying digital lending and banking platforms. He ensures technology investments enhance scalability, compliance, and the customer experience.

Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance

• As a Six Sigma–certified leader, Mike designs and implements frameworks that strike a balance between growth and integrity. His expertise spans AML/BSA, fraud prevention, investor compliance, and federal/state regulatory oversight—giving organizations confidence that their risk and governance structures can withstand scrutiny.

Why Clients Choose Mike

Whether advising C-suite leaders, integrating post-acquisition business units, or leading global technology programs, Mike Burns combines data-driven insight, operational discipline, and inclusive leadership. He is known for simplifying complexity, accelerating growth, and building resilient organizations prepared for change.