About Us
About Our Team
Founded and led by a principal consultant with over 30 years of experience in enterprise learning systems, process optimization, and cost reduction strategy, XPRT1 Consultants brings deep expertise to every engagement. Our leadership has successfully guided large-scale initiatives across industries including government, healthcare, utilities, education, and the private sector.
We offer clients a combination of seasoned judgment and scalable execution — without the overhead or complexity of traditional consulting firms.
What Sets Us Apart
- Decades of experience in enterprise learning (including Oracle ELM), process improvement, and cost savings
- Cross-functional capabilities, from instructional design to vendor management and systems integration
- Client-aligned teams that scale to match the complexity and scope of each engagement
- Hands-on delivery — we don’t just advise, we roll up our sleeves and get the work done
We’ve supported everything from enterprise LMS deployments to large-scale training initiatives and organization-wide efficiency programs. Whether leading a project or augmenting your internal team, we bring structure, precision, and measurable impact.
At XPRT1, we’re more than consultants — we’re partners in your success.
About XPRT1 Consultants
Helping You Save Time and Money, Train Smarter, and Perform Better
Since 2006, XPRT1 Consultants has been a trusted partner to organizations seeking smarter ways to manage learning, improve workforce performance, and cut unnecessary costs.
We specialize in evaluating, implementing, and optimizing learning technologies — with deep expertise in Oracle’s Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) system — while helping clients identify hidden areas of overspending, streamline internal processes, and align training with strategic business goals.
Whether your organization is upgrading a learning management system, restructuring a training program, or seeking cost-effective operational improvements, our consulting services are tailored to deliver measurable results.
What We Deliver
At XPRT1, we go beyond technical implementation. We deliver outcomes that matter:
- Cost Savings – We identify and eliminate waste in systems, vendor contracts, and operations, resulting in real, trackable savings.
- Smarter Learning Strategy – We help align training initiatives with business priorities through better design, technology, and execution.
- Operational Efficiency – We streamline workflows, reduce redundancies, and create scalable frameworks that boost performance across departments.
Our Services
We offer a full range of services to support learning, cost management, and business performance initiatives:
- Learning Technology Evaluation & Deployment (including Oracle ELM)
- Business Process & Performance Improvemen
- Cost Reduction Strategy & Vendor Optimization
- Instructional Design & eLearning Integration
- Program & Project Management
- Change Management & Risk Mitigation
- System Testing, Integration & Vendor Coordination
Who We Serve
XPRT1 Consultants supports a wide range of public and private sector organizations across North America. Our clients include:
- Government agencies (federal, state, and local)
- Defense labs and research institutions
- Healthcare networks and medical service providers
- Utilities, energy, and transportation authorities
- Higher education institutions and K–12 school systems
- Professional services and technology firms
- Consumer product and manufacturing companies
About Our Founder
Founder & Principal Consultant
Shawn Liaguno is the Founder and Principal Consultant of XPRT1 Consultants, a firm specializing in enterprise learning systems, process improvement, and cost reduction strategy. With over 30 years of leadership experience, he has built a career helping organizations streamline complex operations, optimize learning and development environments, and uncover measurable savings through practical innovation.
Since founding the firm in 2006, he has led consulting engagements for more than 35 clients across government, defense, healthcare, utilities, education, and private industry. His ability to align functional goals with technical execution has made XPRT1 Consultants a trusted partner for organizations seeking not just recommendations, but results. Nearly half of the firm’s new business stems from client referrals — a reflection of the long-term impact and client satisfaction his team consistently delivers.
His background spans executive roles, senior solution architecture, and enterprise-level program leadership. His work has included overseeing LMS upgrades for Fortune 500 companies, reengineering operational workflows, negotiating multi-million-dollar vendor agreements, and presenting strategic solutions and budgets to executive leadership — including the CEO of The Home Depot.
Known for his practical, hands-on approach, Shawn brings a skillset that is 70% functional and 30% technical, uniquely positioning him to serve as a translator between business needs and system capabilities. He leads initiatives with a focus on implementation excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable change.
Shawn’s consulting expertise also extends into franchising—helping brands expand their reach and supporting individuals in evaluating franchise ownership. Through XPRT1’s dedicated franchise services, he applies the same client-centered, results-driven approach to guide both organizations and entrepreneurs in navigating the franchise model with confidence.
He holds a U.S. patent for a real-time digital video search engine using voice recognition and has been a featured speaker at national conferences including TechLearn, PeopleSoft, and NAB. His insights have been published in leading industry publications such as The eLearning Fieldbook, Management Review, and Advanced Imaging.
At XPRT1, Shawn instills a core philosophy of innovation, integrity, and measurable impact in every client engagement. Whether working with C-level leaders driving enterprise transformation, franchisors seeking to grow their brand, individuals evaluating franchise ownership, or frontline teams executing the work, he brings structure, clarity, and executional strength to every project.
If you’re looking for a trusted partner to help improve your operations, develop your team, or explore franchise opportunities, feel free to connect with me to start the conversation.
