What I can help with
Every engagement blends advisory and hands-on work. I don't just deliver a slide deck and leave — I help you choose the right path and then make it real.
Technology strategy & roadmapping
An honest assessment of where your technology stands and a pragmatic roadmap for where it should go — sequenced by business impact, not hype.
Cloud & infrastructure
Cloud migrations, infrastructure cleanup, and cost optimization. I help you choose the right platform approach and trim the spend you don't notice until it's too late.
Cybersecurity & compliance readiness
Security risk assessments, practical hardening, and getting you audit-ready — prioritized fixes that match your actual risk profile, not a fear-driven checklist.
Data, AI & automation
From cleaning up reporting to practical AI adoption — I help you spot the automation wins and AI use cases that actually pay off, and steer clear of the ones that don't.
Systems, software & integrations
Selecting and implementing business software, connecting the systems you already rely on, and building lightweight custom solutions where off-the-shelf tools fall short.
Ongoing technology advisory
Fractional CIO-style support: steady, independent counsel on decisions big and small — without the cost of a full-time hire. Monthly retainers sized to your needs.
How we'll work together
A simple, transparent process. You'll always know where things stand, what's next, and what it costs.
First conversation
A free introductory call. Tell me what's going on; I'll tell you honestly whether I can help, and if so, how.
Understand
A short discovery and assessment. I look under the hood — systems, processes, costs, risks — and map what matters.
Plan
A clear written proposal: scope, timeline, and fixed pricing for what comes next. No surprises, no jargon.
Do the work
Hands-on delivery with regular check-ins. You stay in control the whole way, with documentation when we're done.
Why work with DGConsults
Most technology problems aren't really technology problems — they're clarity problems. Businesses get sold tools they don't need, advice that serves the salesperson, or projects that never quite finish.
DGConsults exists to be the opposite: an independent, senior-level technology partner. You work directly with the person doing the thinking, not a chain of account managers. Advice is grounded in what your business actually needs, explained in language that doesn't require an engineering degree.
- ✓Vendor-neutral adviceRecommendations based on fit and value — never on commissions or partnerships.
- ✓Plain language, real transparencyClear scopes, fixed pricing options, and honest updates — including when something isn't worth doing.
- ✓Senior-level, start to finishYou work with one experienced consultant throughout, not a rotating junior team.
- ✓Geared to growing businessesFocused on the budgets, pace, and realities of small and mid-sized organizations.
Questions, answered
The things people usually ask before the first call. Anything else — just contact me.
Not at all — small businesses are exactly who I work with most. The fractional model means you get senior-level guidance for a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire, and focused engagements (like a one-time assessment or roadmap) fit modest budgets. If your question turns out to be quick, I'll tell you that on the first call rather than selling you a project.
Both. Most advisory and strategy work happens remotely over video calls and shared documents, which keeps things fast and affordable. On-site visits can be arranged when hands-on work or stakeholder workshops call for it.
With a free introductory call — no pitch, just a conversation about what you're dealing with. If it makes sense to go further, I typically recommend starting with a short, fixed-scope assessment or roadmap engagement. That gives you a clear picture and concrete next steps, whether or not we continue together after that.
It depends on scope — which is why every engagement starts with a written proposal before anything is billed. Fixed-price options are available for assessments, roadmaps, and defined projects; hourly or monthly arrangements cover ongoing advisory. After the introductory call, I'll tell you exactly what I'd recommend and what it would cost.
No — DGConsults is advisory and delivery, not a reseller. I don't earn commissions from vendors, which means my recommendations are based on what's best for you. I'll help you evaluate and procure technology from third parties, but the purchasing decision and relationship stay yours.
Absolutely. Many engagements are about supporting in-house teams: acting as a sounding board for big decisions, bringing in specialized expertise for a project, helping evaluate vendors, or providing an outside perspective on strategy and security. Think of it as adding a senior advisor to your side of the table.
Let's talk about your technology
The first conversation is free and there's no sales pitch. Describe what's on your mind, and I'll reply with honest first thoughts and possible next steps.
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