Discover the VAI Consulting Difference
VAI Consulting stands out as a premier consulting firm offering tailored solutions in data, analytics, and cloud services. Our dedicated team of experienced professionals collaborates closely with clients to address complex challenges, delivering impactful results and ensuring satisfaction. With VAI Consulting, you receive personalized service combined with strategic expertise, making us the trusted partner for your business needs. Choose VAI Consulting to enhance your business's success today.
Our Story
VAI Consulting was born from the deep-rooted partnership of its two Founders, who've shared both personal and professional journeys together spanning over a decade. Having recently collaborated at a larger consulting firm, they recognized the inherent flaws in the traditional consulting model that often left both consultants and clients dissatisfied. This realization sparked the vision to create a consulting firm that prioritizes collaboration and expertise, leading to the establishment of VAI Consulting.
Our team has worked with companies such as
Managing Partners
Ryan Van Hout
Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas
Financial Advisory, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Strategy & Mgmt
Industry Experience
Finance, Technology, Healthcare
Nathan Bell
Portland, OR
Practice Areas
Strategy & Mgmt, Financial Advisory, Data, Analytics, AI, Technology
Industry Experience
Banking, Media & Entertainment, Technology, Advisory, Finance
Managing Directors
VAI Consultants
Danielle Moore Jarnot
New York, NY
Practice Areas
Financial Advisory, Operations, Sales & Marketing
Industry Experience
Finance, Non-Profit, Technology
John McKinzie
Washington, DC
Practice Areas
Operations, Strategy & Mgmt, Technology
Industry Experience
Aerospace & Defense, Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation
Doreen Ghusar
San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas
Legal & Compliance, Operations, Technology, Strategy & Mgmt
Industry Experience
Technology, Finance, Advisory, Real Estate, Government
Lisa Hovey
Bend, OR
Practice Areas
HR, Strategy & Mgmt
Industry Experience
Advisory, Technology, Retail, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Healthcare
Steven Destine
Denver, CO
Practice Areas
Data, Analytics, AI
Industry Experience
Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Non-Profit, Business Consulting, Telecommunications
Nick Panahi
Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas
Project Mgmt / CPO, Strategy & Mgmt, Technology, Data, Analytics
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Technology, Telecommunications, Business Consulting
Mahmud Samad
Miami, FL
Practice Areas
Data, Analytics, Operations, Financial Advisory, Strategy & Mgmt, Technology, Start Up Ecosystems, SaaS, Leadership, Project Mgmt / PMO, Multi-Unit Franchise
Industry Experience
Advisory, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, International / Multinational Relations
Juan Pablo Mesa López
Antioquia, Columbia
Practice Areas
Mathematical & Supply Chain Optimization, Machine Learning & MLOps, LLM Integrations & Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Software Engineering for AI, Academic Research & Teaching
Industry Experience
Logistics & Transportation, Retail & E-commerce, Technology & SaaS, Energy, Research & Academia
Drew Moulton
Eugene, OR
Practice Areas
AI, Digital Transformation, SaaS, Software, IT
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Technology
Jodi Santeford
Chicago, IL
Practice Areas
Financial Advisory & Analysis, Operational & Process Improvement, Strategy & Mgmt, Risk Mitigation & Compliance, Project & Systems Implementation
Industry Experience
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Dhaval Desai
Roswell, GA
Practice Areas
AI & Machine Learning, Agentic AI & Automation, GenAI, Model Optimization, AI Governance, Compliance, Infrastructure, Cloud Optimization, DevOps, Data & Analytics, Financial Transactions
Industry Experience
Financial Services, FinTech, Healthcare, Retail, E-commerce, Government, Technology
Guy Harding
Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas
Strategy & Mgmt, AI, Technology
Industry Experience
Technology, Construction, Finance, Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Retail
Shirin Elkoshairi
Portland, OR
Practice Areas
Technology, Operations, Strategy & Mgmt
Industry Experience
Telecommunications, Technology
Vincent West
Portland, OR
Practice Areas
Strategy & Mgmt, Technology
Industry Experience
Aerospace & Defense, Government, Manufacturing, Automotive, Legal, Healthcare
Lulu Phongmany
Vancouver BC, Canada
Practice Areas
HR, Strategy & Mgmt, Technology
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Government, Advisory, Media & Entertainment, Education, Technology, Telecommunications
Teresa Rincon
Boston, Sacramento, Phoenix
Practice Areas
Technology, Strategy & Mgmt, Healthcare, Operations
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Telecommunications, Technology
Steven Roberts
Washington DC -Baltimore
Practice Areas
AI, Cybersecurity, Risk Mgmt, Technology, Information Systems
Industry Experience
Pharmaceuticals, Financial Services, Military, Consumer Products, Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing
Peter Chmiel
New York, NY
Practice Areas
Strategy, Product Mgmt/ CPO, Startup Ecosystems, AI, Analytics, Knowledge Mgmt, SaaS, CRM, Customer Support Ops, Technolgoy
Industry Experience
Advisory, Healthcare, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunication, Transportation, Financial Services, Blockchain, Crypto, Tokenization, Retail
Rodney Leger
Greater Chicago Area, IL
Practice Areas
Strategy & Growth Consulting, Program Management & Execution, Data-Driven Decision Making & AI Strategy, Operational Performance Improvement, Entrepreneurship & Product Development
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Business Services, Consumer Products, Financial Services, Technology, exBCG & PwC
Kapil Khanna
Plano, TX
Practice Areas
AI, Digital Transformation, Legal & Compliance, Innovation, Project Management, Software & IT
Industry Experience
Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Technology
Luke Herbert-Andersen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Practice Areas
AI, Analytics, Data Systems, Cybersecurity, Risk Mgmt, National Security, Strategic Advisory, Business Transformation
Industry Experience
Ex-KPMG, ex-Deloitte, CISO, CEO, Advisory, Security, Government, Food Production, Manufacturing, Start-Ups, Venture Capital, Education, Academia
Jan Kulíšek
Prague, Czechia
Practice Areas
AI Strategy & Execution, Business Generalist, Change Management, AI Use case Analysis, Generative AI Research, Product Management/Solution Design, Cloud Computing, Sales and Business Development
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Technology/Advisory/Business Consulting, Retail/E-Commerce, Financial Services, Education
Ben Dooley
San Diego, CA
Practice Areas
Technology, Strategy & Mgmt
Industry Experience
Technology
Khadeil Wallace
Kingston, Jamaica
Practice Areas
Technology
Industry Experience
Finance
John Filben
San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas
Financial Advisory, Strategy & Mgmt, Technology
Industry Experience
Advisory, Finance, Technology, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Telecommunications
Max Kalfus
Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas
Strategy & Mgmt, Technology
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Technology
Cliff Struhar
Safety Harbor, FL
Practice Areas
Financial Advisory, Operations
Industry Experience
Advisory, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals
Mark Kerzner
Houston, TX
Practice Areas
AI, Data, Software Architecture
Industry Experience
Technology, Financial Services
Teddie Reyes
Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas
Netsuite Consulting, Netsuite Administration, Operations, Strategy & Mgmt, Technology, AI, SaaS, CRM, Information Architecture, Digital Experience
Industry Experience
Advisory, Construction, Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Technology, Business Consulting, Insurance, Financial Servcies
Sirish Peddinti
New York City, NY
Practice Areas
AI Product & Data Strategy, Generative AI & Intelligent Automation, Data Platforms & Cloud Modernization, Enterprise Transformation & Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy & Product Leadership
Industry Experience
Financial Services & Wealth Management, Technology & SaaS, Pharmaceuticals & Life
Sciences,Digital Transformation & Analytics, Banking & Insurance, ex PwC, Blackrock & McKinsey
Rita Rai
Fulton, MD
Practice Areas
Strategy & Management, Operations, Digital Transformation, Business Processes, Project Management, Software & IT, Innovation, Change Management
Industry Experience
Financial Services, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Transportation, Non-Profit
Mariano Buglione
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Practice Areas
Technology & Software/IT, Strategy & Management, Data & Analytics, Operations & Business Process, Digital Transformation, Project Management/PMO, Innovation, AI, and CRM
Industry Experience
Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Pharmaceuticals, Education, Energy, Telecommunications, Transportation
Rudy Santamaria
Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas
Analytics, Business Process, Data, Digital Transformation, Legal & Compliance, Operations, Project Management, Strategic Data Leadership, Decision Intelligence, End-to-End Data Solutions, Fraud Detection and Forensics, Risk Mitigation, Data Governance
Industry Experience
Automotive, Energy, Financial Services, Insurance, Legal, Retail
Richie Castellanes
New York, NY
Practice Areas
Technology
Industry Experience
Technology
Jean-Philippe Lejeune
Montreal, Canada
Practice Areas
Technology
Industry Experience
Finance, Energy
Katie Walker
Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas
Financial Advisory
Industry Experience
Construction, Advisory, Finance, Telecommunications, Technology, Manufacturing, Hospitality
Randi-Sue Deckard
Dallas, TX
Practice Areas
Financial Advisory, Sales & Marketing
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Technology
Stephen Katz
Rome, Italy
Practice Areas
Knowledge Mgmt, Data, Strategy & Mgmt, HR, Leadership, Technology, Project Mgmt/PMO
Industry Experience
Government, United Nations, Healthcare, Advisory, Agriculture, Business Consulting, International and Multilateral Relations
Matthew Rottman
Northbrook, IL
Practice Areas
AI, Data, Data Governance
Industry Experience
Aerospace, Insurance, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Technology, Government
Jordan Baskett
Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas
Operations, Sales & Marketing, Technology, StartUp Ecosystems, Customer Support Ops, SaaS, Real Estate, CRM, Digital Experience
Industry Experience
Advisory, Construction, Finance, Healthcare, NonProfit, Technology, Business Consulting, Blockchain, Financial Services, Cryptocurrency, Tokenization
Will Donovan
Eden, UT
Practice Areas
Operations Strategy & Digital Transformation, Program & Project Leadership, Product Management & Technology Strategy, Strategy Consulting, Leadership Development & Education
Industry Experience
Defense & National Security, Technology & Digital Transformation, Management Consulting, Financial & Education Sectors, Nonprofit & Leadership Development, ex Accenture
Tyler Johnson
Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas
AI, Analytics, Business Process, Data, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Legal & Compliance, Operations, Project Management, SaaS, Sales & Marketing, Software & IT, Strategy & Management
Industry Experience
Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Insurance, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit, Technology, Telecommunications
Adam Spencer
Greater Madison Area, WI
Practice Areas
Sales & Strategy, Technology & Data. Certifications include Axiom Science of Consultative Selling, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals. He also holds Security+ and NSE3 certifications.
Industry Experience
Cybersecurity & IT Consulting, Telecommunications & Sales, Consumer Electronics
Client Relations
Phil Bleecker
McKinney, TX
Ben McLennan
Phoenix, AZ
Gerard McGeary
Brooklyn, NY
Our Partners
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How it works
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Experienced and Deeply Skilled Consultants
VAI is comprised of a select group of highly skilled, experienced professionals. Each member brings over a decade of expertise and is recognized as a thought leader in their field. Many have held senior roles at top-tier firms, such as BCG, Deloitte, and Accenture, before branching out on their own.
VAi consultants are carefully chosen for their proven ability to work with clients both strategically and tactically, delivering impactful solutions to complex challenges. Every consultant undergoes a rigorous vetting process before joining VAi to ensure they meet our high standards.
We are a collective of elite consultants handpicked for their ability to consistently deliver exceptional results, on time and within budget.
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Fixed Rate Pricing
At our company, we understand the challenges CFOs face, especially when it comes to managing budgets and controlling costs. That's why we've implemented a fixed-rate model, designed to eliminate "scope creep" and provide clarity in budgeting. This approach not only helps our clients keep their expenses in check but also ensures that we deliver on time and within budget. We take pride in our commitment to transparency and accountability, making it easier for CFOs to plan and execute their financial strategies effectively.
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Dedicated Relationship Team
At VAI Consulting, every client engagement is meticulously overseen by a dedicated team, which includes a Managing Director and a Client Partner. These professionals serve as the primary point of contact for all client needs, ensuring a seamless experience from the very beginning. They conduct initial workshops with potential clients to share valuable insights and expertise. If VAI Consulting is selected for a project, this team will carefully match the right consultants from our team to meet the client's specific requirements. Clients have the opportunity to meet the entire team, including consultants, before the engagement starts, guaranteeing the perfect fit. Unlike larger firms, we prioritize experience and expertise, ensuring that our clients are not paying for recent graduates' on-the-job learning.
