AI & Analytics Consulting

From strategy through implementation, I help organizations harness the transformative power of AI and data to create competitive advantage.

Most AI initiatives fail not because of technology - but because of weak foundations, unclear objectives, and poor alignment with business strategy.

I bring 25+ years of Fortune 500 experience building the data foundations, organizational capabilities, and strategic frameworks that make AI success possible.

Enterprise AI Strategy

Build a clear roadmap for AI transformation that aligns with your business objectives and delivers measurable value.

Many organizations rush into AI initiatives without understanding their readiness or defining clear success criteria. The result: expensive pilots that never scale and POCs that never reach production.

My approach starts with understanding your business context, assessing your current capabilities, and identifying the highest-value AI opportunities. We build a practical roadmap that accounts for your data maturity, organizational readiness, and strategic priorities.

What's Included:

  • AI Readiness Assessment - Evaluate data foundations, infrastructure, skills, and organizational maturity
  • Use Case Identification - Identify and prioritize AI opportunities based on business impact and feasibility
  • Implementation Roadmap - Create a phased plan from quick wins to transformational initiatives
  • Business Case Development - Build compelling ROI models and success metrics
  • Governance Framework - Establish responsible AI practices and risk management

Ideal For:

  • Organizations beginning their AI journey
  • Companies with failed or stalled AI initiatives
  • Executives needing board-level AI strategy
  • Teams unsure where to start with AI

Typical Outcomes:

  • Clear AI vision and strategy aligned to business goals
  • Prioritized use case portfolio with ROI projections
  • Realistic implementation roadmap
  • Executive alignment on AI direction

Advanced Analytics Program Design

Transform data into actionable insights that drive decisions and create competitive advantage.

Analytics programs fail when they're disconnected from business needs, lack proper foundations, or can't scale beyond initial pilots. Success requires the right combination of strategy, technology, process, and talent.

I help organizations design analytics programs that deliver sustainable value - from building analytics Centers of Excellence to implementing predictive models that transform decision-making across the enterprise.

What's Included:

  • Analytics Strategy - Align analytics investments with business priorities
  • Predictive Analytics - Design and implement models that forecast outcomes and optimize decisions
  • Business Intelligence - Build reporting and visualization capabilities that drive insights
  • Analytics CoE Design - Create sustainable analytics capabilities with right operating model
  • Self-Service Analytics - Enable business users with governed, accessible analytics tools

Proven Results:

$8M
Annual savings from spend analytics
$7M
Operational insights and analytics optimization
45,000+
Employees enabled with data-driven decision making at Humana

Data Strategy & Architecture

Build the data foundations that make AI and advanced analytics possible at scale.

AI is only as good as the data that feeds it. Organizations that rush into machine learning without solid data foundations end up with models that can't be trusted, can't scale, and can't deliver business value.

I help organizations build modern data architectures that support AI and analytics at scale - from data platforms and pipelines to the governance frameworks that ensure data quality, security, and compliance.

What's Included:

  • Data Strategy Development - Align data investments with business and AI objectives
  • Modern Data Architecture - Design scalable platforms for AI/ML workloads
  • Data Pipeline Design - Build reliable data flows from source to insight
  • Data Quality Framework - Establish processes that ensure trustworthy data
  • Analytics Infrastructure - Create the technical foundation for advanced analytics

Key Principle:

"Data strategy goes beyond identifying data needs - it focuses on ensuring data is used effectively and efficiently to create value and competitive advantage."

Focus Areas:

  • AI-ready data foundations
  • Cloud and hybrid data platforms
  • Real-time analytics infrastructure
  • Data mesh and data fabric patterns
  • MLOps and model deployment

AI Implementation Advisory

Bridge the gap from proof-of-concept to production AI with hands-on implementation guidance.

The hardest part of AI isn't building the model - it's getting it into production and delivering sustained business value. Most organizations struggle with the "last mile" of AI implementation.

I provide hands-on advisory through the implementation journey: helping teams navigate technical challenges, manage organizational change, and build the operational capabilities needed for AI at scale.

What's Included:

  • POC to Production - Navigate the path from pilot to scaled deployment
  • MLOps Advisory - Establish operational practices for model deployment and monitoring
  • Vendor Selection - Evaluate and select the right AI platforms and tools
  • Team Enablement - Build internal capabilities for sustained AI success
  • Change Management - Address organizational and cultural barriers to AI adoption

Why AI Implementations Fail:

  • Poor data quality and availability
  • Lack of clear business objectives
  • Insufficient organizational readiness
  • Technology-first vs. problem-first approach
  • No plan for scaling beyond pilot

My Approach:

  • Start with business problem, not technology
  • Build foundations before scaling
  • Plan for production from day one
  • Focus on organizational enablement
  • Measure and iterate continuously

Executive Advisory & Speaking

Board-level AI strategy guidance and keynote presentations that inspire and inform.

AI represents a strategic inflection point that demands executive attention. But most executives lack the context to evaluate AI opportunities, assess risks, and make informed decisions about AI investments.

I provide executive advisory services that help leadership teams understand the AI landscape, develop informed perspectives, and make strategic decisions with confidence. I also deliver keynotes and workshops that help organizations understand and embrace AI transformation.

Advisory Services:

  • Board Advisory - Help boards understand AI implications for strategy and risk
  • Executive Coaching - Build AI fluency among leadership teams
  • Strategy Reviews - Evaluate and refine AI strategies and investments

Speaking Engagements:

  • Keynotes - Inspire and inform audiences on AI transformation
  • Workshops - Hands-on sessions on AI strategy and implementation
  • Panel Discussions - Share perspectives on AI trends and challenges

Popular Speaking Topics:

  • The Transformative Impact of AI on Competitive Dynamics
  • Building AI-Ready Data Foundations
  • Why AI Projects Fail (And How to Succeed)
  • The Rise of Agentic AI: What It Means for Business
  • From Data Strategy to AI Strategy
  • The $25M Question: Building the Business Case for AI
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Engagement Models

Flexible approaches tailored to your needs and objectives

Strategic Advisory

Ongoing advisory relationship for sustained strategic guidance on AI and data initiatives.

Monthly retainer

Project Engagement

Focused engagement on specific initiatives like strategy development or implementation planning.

Fixed scope & timeline

Speaking & Workshops

Keynotes, workshops, and executive sessions to inspire and inform your organization.

Event-based

Ready to Discuss Your AI & Data Challenges?

Every organization's situation is unique. Let's have a conversation about your specific challenges, objectives, and how I might help.