Edward Batko

About Edward Batko

Edward Batko is the Founder and CEO of Logicraft Corporation, a company specializing in contract manufacturing. He lives in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, and works in precision machining, injection-molded plastics, die casting, sheet metal, and bearings. His work focuses on creating efficient and high-quality products for a range of clients. Edward is known for his unique approach to supply chain management and recent achievement of implementing a “Zero Defect Policy,” which has significantly enhanced customer satisfaction.

A Path to Knowledge

Edward arrived in the United States in 1981 and began his education at Sullivan High School. With a drive to move quickly, he completed high school in just two years instead of the usual four. Edward continued his studies at the UIC, earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in only two and a half years. Later, he pursued an MBA from Loyola University, specializing in International Finance and Management Information Systems (MIS), which he completed in May 1992.

Career Beginnings and Breakthroughs

Edward’s early career began at BDLS, a CPA firm, where he worked as a consultant. In this role, he managed sales quotas and installed computerized accounting systems for clients, focusing on accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, job costing, inventory control, and payroll systems. By 1991, Edward had transitioned to a General Manager role, managing five retail locations and achieving sales goals of $15 million.

Expanding Expertise in International Project Management

From 1992 to 1999, Edward served as an International Project Manager for Advanced Systems & Networks. He identified potential customers for products like sales force Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). He managed a team of 18 people and developed strong partnerships with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), which would later play a big role in his career. 

Role at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

In 1999, Edward joined PwC as a Business Development Manager. Over the next few years, he managed over 20 projects valued at over $40 million. His responsibilities included defining project scope, creating full-scale project plans, and managing project scope changes and team expectations.