Two members of the Revelwood team have been named IBM Champions for 2026: Lee Lazarow, our IBM Planning Analytics Practice Leader, and Ivan Cepero, our Senior Planning Analytics Consultant.
The IBM Champions program recognizes non-IBM IT professionals, business leaders, developers, and educators who go beyond the scope of their day-to-day work to make a meaningful impact on the IBM community. Champions are selected based on their commitment to sharing knowledge, mentoring others, advocating for IBM technologies, and helping grow the broader user community through activities like speaking at conferences, authoring articles, moderating forums, and leading user groups.
Earning the designation requires more than technical expertise — nominees must demonstrate consistent, ongoing contributions that help others get more value from IBM software and solutions. It’s a recognition that reflects both deep product knowledge and a genuine commitment to the community.
For Lee, this marks his fifth year earning the IBM Champion distinction — a milestone that reflects years of sustained contribution to the IBM Planning Analytics ecosystem. His ongoing work as a thought leader, educator, and advocate for the platform has earned him recognition year after year as one of the most influential voices in the community.
Ivan joins the 2026 class as a recognized contributor in his own right, bringing his expertise as a Senior Planning Analytics Consultant to the IBM community in ways that extend well beyond client work. His inclusion in this year’s cohort speaks to the breadth and quality of his contributions to the platform and its users.
Together, Lee and Ivan represent what makes Revelwood’s IBM Planning Analytics practice distinctive: a team that doesn’t just implement the platform but invests in the community around it. Their recognition as IBM Champions is a reflection of that commitment.
Congratulations to Lee, Ivan, and all members of the IBM Champions class of 2026.
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