About MRU Consulting
Solving the 20% that Unlocks the 80% — Since 2014.
At MRU Consulting, we exist to eliminate inefficiency and unlock growth — one smart solution at a time.
Founded in 2014, MRU Consulting began with a simple but urgent need: helping companies — and even Viewpoint’s own consulting team — successfully transition to the Vista ERP platform. But our impact quickly went beyond implementation.
Clients noticed something different. We weren’t just solving problems — we were removing bottlenecks, applying the 80/20 rule to identify high-leverage fixes that delivered fast, measurable results.
From those early wins, MRU Consulting has grown into a trusted partner for construction, infrastructure, and finance companies seeking to streamline operations, reduce costs, and scale faster through tailored software automation.
Today, we support over 3,000 employees across our client base — and we remain focused on one clear mission:
To turn complex systems into effortless tools that drive clarity, compliance, and competitive edge.
Our Core Values
Client-First Mindset
We build for lifetime value, not one-off wins.
Radical Honesty
Clear, upfront communication. No surprises.
Extreme Efficiency
If it doesn’t make you faster, better, or more profitable, it doesn’t make it into our work.
Innovative Agility
We adapt and engineer practical, custom solutions — not cookie-cutter templates.
Problem Ownership
Your bottlenecks are our battleground.
Why Clients Trust MRU Consulting
Trusted by Industry Leaders
- Partnered with companies like Shadforth Civil — supporting a 3,000+ person workforce with real-time systems
Proven Impact
- 80% reduction in timesheet processing
- Real-time compliance dashboards
- Millions saved through finance and operational automation
Specialized Expertise
- Vista ERP integration masters
- Custom SQL, Crystal Reports, and web portal development
- Agile problem-solving tailored to each client’s goals
"MRU’s flexibility, responsiveness, and ability to meet our unique needs have been critical to our success."
– Paul Leerentveld, IT Special Projects Analyst, Shadforth
Our Unique Advantage
Other firms install software.
We engineer business leverage.
MRU Consulting is the only specialist team that:
- Combines deep Vista ERP expertise with battle-tested operational innovation.
- Applies the 80/20 Rule to eliminate 80% of friction for maximum gains.
- Builds systems that scale, not scripts that break.
We don’t build for vanity metrics.
We build quiet, unstoppable performance engines inside your business.
Meet the Team
Michael Usov — Founder & Lead Consultant
- 25+ years of expertise in SQL Server, software engineering, and system optimization.
- 20+ years of mastery in Crystal Reports and business reporting.
- Vista ERP specialist since 2013 — leading MRU’s trained developers and automation consultants.
Michael and the MRU team don't just talk about results — they deliver transformations that scale.
Real Results
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- 📈 3,000+ employees supported across client operations
- 🕒 80% faster financial workflows
- 📊 100s of custom reports, integrations, and optimizations delivered
- 🔄 Millions saved through smart automation
- 🛡️ 90%+ client retention over a decade
"ShadConnect has freed up our teams and made compliance seamless. MRU built us something powerful, simple, and built to last."
– Mark L., Safety & Compliance Manager, Shadforth