Tres Larsen CPA, CISA, CFE

CEO

Lehi, Utah, United States24 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Transformed KPMG's audit practice into a multi-million-dollar business.
Successfully guided ClearEdge Partners through acquisition by Accenture.
Recognized thought leader in Software Asset Management and IT Sourcing.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a strong focus on IT sourcing and software asset management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software Asset ManagementIt SourcingBusiness Development

Other Skills

Strategic sourcingTelecom expense managementAudit DefenseStrategic PlanningSalesSoftware License AuditArtificial Intelligence (AI)OperationsExecutive ManagementFinOpsIT FinanceGlobal Service DeliverySupplier NegotiationGlobal DeliverySoftware Licensing

About

Tres is a former software auditor who now fights for customers instead of corporations. With his insider knowledge, he's a powerful asset in any negotiation. Early in his career, he established KPMG’s Microsoft software audit practice in the U.S. and Canada, transforming it into a multi-million-dollar business for KPMG while securing hundreds of millions in audit findings for Microsoft. He later joined ClearEdge Partners, a startup focused on IT negotiation strategy. Tres played a key role in expanding service offerings, building delivery teams, and ultimately guiding the company through a successful acquisition by Accenture in November 2021: http://bit.ly/4skdGXw A recognized thought leader and frequent industry speaker, Tres brings deep expertise in Software Asset Management, IT Sourcing, and Strategic Deal-Making. His expertise spans vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, IBM, Quest, Micro Focus, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Cisco, and VMware. Tres brings a strong technical and financial background, holding CPA, CISA, CFE, and MCP certifications. He earned his Bachelor’s in Accounting and Master’s in Information Systems Management from Brigham Young University.

Experience

Npi

Vice President, Advisory Services

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Lehi, Utah, United States · Remote

Leading our Advisory Services practice, specializing in strategic sourcing, software asset management, and telecom expense management.

Strategic sourcingSoftware asset managementTelecom expense managementSoftware Asset ManagementIT Sourcing

Accenture

Global Practice Lead - License Optimization Services

Nov 2021 – Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos · United States · Remote

Led Software License Optimization Services globally for Accenture.

IT SourcingBusiness DevelopmentSoftware Asset Management

Clearedge partners

Managing Director - Service Delivery

Apr 2015 – Nov 2021 · 6 yrs 7 mos · Lehi, Utah, United States

Led service delivery operations, driving annual revenue growth to over $7 million.
Founded the Software Asset Management and audit defense consulting practice at ClearEdge.
Played a key role in scaling ClearEdge from startup to a mature organization, culminating in a successful acquisition by Accenture.

IT SourcingBusiness DevelopmentSoftware Asset Management

Kpmg

Director

Jun 2005 – Apr 2015 · 9 yrs 10 mos · Greater Seattle Area

Led software license audits for enterprise vendors, driving nearly $1 billion in compliance settlements over a decade of service.
Established and led KPMG's Microsoft audit practice in North America, growing annual revenue to over $3 million.
Enhanced service delivery by developing automation tools for data collection and analysis and by establishing support offshore capabilities in India.

Business DevelopmentSalesSoftware Asset ManagementIT Sourcing

Brigham young university

Office of IT Manager

Jun 2001 – Jun 2005 · 4 yrs · Provo, Utah Area

Network administrator for Brigham Young University Marriott School of Management computer labs. Managed 20+ employees providing technical support to students and faculty.