Experts In The Terrain Ahead
Paths We
Offer
A New Way Forward
The trail ahead isn’t new - but the Optimize IT approach to navigating it is. We help organizations move forward fast with a clear map built around your goals, your people, and lasting partnerships that stand the test of time.
For more than 15 years, Rick Yocum has guided organizations through transformation - optimizing operations, risk, security, and compliance with creative, practical solutions to their toughest challenges.
Along the way, Rick has built a world-class team with deep relationships and reach across the globe.
Together, they’ve blazed a proven path that helps every client find their own route to success - one that’s efficient, sustainable, and uniquely theirs.
Project Execution
Every great climb requires the right guide and gear. By bringing in specialized expertise when it’s needed most, you ensure top-quality results, save valuable time for core priorities, and keep your team light and agile. With the right support at each stage, you gain flexibility, fresh perspective, and momentum to reach your next summit faster.
Team Augmentation
When the trail gets steep, the right partners help you keep your pace. Expanding your team with specialized support adds flexibility to scale with demand, lightens the load on your core crew, and brings in fresh perspectives that spark innovation. The result—faster progress and stronger outcomes at every step.
Operational Stewardship
Sometimes the best way to reach the summit is to hand the map to an experienced guide. Entrusting key operational functions to proven experts enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and keeps your team focused on the trail ahead. With access to advanced tools, scalable resources, and fresh perspectives, you’ll move faster, innovate more freely, and stay competitive every step of the way.
Center of Excellence Buildout
Every successful expedition needs a basecamp - where strategy, tools, and expertise come together. Building a Center of Excellence (CoE) creates that foundation: streamlining processes, sharing knowledge, and setting best practices that guide the entire organization. A strong CoE fuels innovation, drives continuous improvement, and ensures every team stays aligned on the climb toward strategic goals.
Trailhead: Explore Our Functional Routes
Information Technology
Equip your team with the right tools for the climb ahead. By tapping into cost-effective expertise, you accelerate access to the latest technology while keeping your budget light and flexible.
Lower Staffing Costs: Reduce the need for full-time IT hires, saving on salaries, benefits, and infrastructure.
Specialized Expertise on Demand: Access advanced IT capabilities without the long-term expense of building them in-house.
Human Resources
Streamline operations, reduce infrastructure costs, and accelerate growth with agile procurement solutions. Gain access to a global network of trusted suppliers, enabling faster sourcing, stronger partnerships, and smarter scalability.
Access to Global Supplier Networks:
Gain the advantage of established global supplier relationships to improve sourcing options, strengthen reliability, and secure competitive pricing.
Expert Negotiations:
Leverage seasoned procurement professionals who deliver stronger contracts, strategic cost savings, and long-term value for your organization.
Finance & Accounting
Strengthen your financial foundation with expert guidance, faster reporting, and access to industry-leading tools. Our approach gives you flexibility, precision, and the confidence that comes with expert financial oversight.
Employee Cost Efficiency: Reduce expenses by minimizing the need for full-time accounting staff - saving on salaries, benefits, and office space.
Cost-Effective Access to Financial Expertise: Gain specialized financial insight and support without the long-term cost of hiring high-salary professionals.
Procurement
Empower your HR operations with flexible, scalable support that accelerates recruitment and strengthens employee engagement across your workforce.
By leveraging specialized expertise and technology, your HR team can focus on people, not processes.
Reduced HR Staffing Costs: Lower expenses by minimizing the need for a large in-house HR team.
Cost-Effective Access to HR Tools: Utilize advanced HR technology and systems without significant upfront investment.
Security
Enhance protection while reducing costs through modern security tooling, rapid threat response, and continuous 24/7 monitoring. Strengthen your organization’s defenses with scalable solutions that evolve as threats do -keeping your operations secure, compliant, and resilient.
24/7 Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring ensures faster detection and response to threats, minimizing risk and downtime.
Access to Top Security Experts: Benefit from industry-leading professionals who deliver proactive, up-to-date protection against evolving cyber risks.