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Talk to the people who build the systems.

We don't hand off to a junior bench. Every engagement is led by a founding partner across technology, strategy and governance - with the hands-on expertise to build it, the business insight to scale it, and the legal framework to protect it.

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[ 01 ] ABOUT OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

03 PARTNERS · ONE PRACTICE
→ 01 · CONVERGENCE

Technology, strategy and governance in one room.

Our founding partners represent a rare convergence of deep technical expertise, strategic business acumen and regulatory mastery that few AI consulting firms can match. Together we bring over 85 years of combined experience spanning manufacturing operations, financial-services transformation and legal risk management - ensuring your AI initiatives are not only technically sound but strategically aligned and compliance-ready from inception.

→ 02 · PRACTITIONERS, NOT THEORISTS

What sets our team apart is our shared commitment to practical, implementable AI solutions backed by real-world deployment experience. All three partners are certified AI Solutions Architects who have moved beyond theoretical frameworks to deliver measurable business outcomes in complex, regulated environments - whether you're navigating digital-factory optimization, the regulatory complexities of AI governance, or the strategic imperatives of enterprise-wide AI transformation.

→ 03 · PARTNERSHIP MODEL

This multidisciplinary approach means you're not just getting consultants - you're partnering with practitioners who understand that successful AI deployment requires seamless integration of technology, strategy and governance from day one.

[ 02 ] FOUNDING PARTNERS

85+ YRS COMBINED · ALL CERTIFIED
Tony Merlo
P-01 TECHNOLOGY · OPERATIONS

Tony Merlo

PARTNER · AI ENGINEERING & DIGITAL FACTORY
  • Certified in No-Code AI and Machine Learning from MIT, with over 25 years bridging AI, XR and mobile technologies to real-world applications.
  • Expert in AI-driven digital-factory solutions, augmented reality and continuous-improvement initiatives.
  • Co-instructor of AI Solutions Architecture, specializing in practical AI deployments.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt with a strong focus on operational efficiency, innovation and transformative technology in manufacturing environments.
25+YRS BUILDING
6σBLACK BELT
Bruce de'Medici
P-02 GOVERNANCE · LEGAL

Bruce de'Medici

PARTNER · AI RISK & GOVERNANCE
  • Experienced AI risk management professional with 40+ years practicing law.
  • Certified in AI Governance, AI Solutions Architect, and AI Safety.
  • Presenter and writer on AI risk management. Engaged to teach AI and law in post-law-school curriculum.
  • CEO of an enterprise developing a compliance dashboard and operating at the forefront of the multinational geopolitical and social-media landscape.
  • Member of BENS and Eagle Scout.
40+YRS LAW
03CERTIFICATIONS
Piyush Mittal
P-03 STRATEGY · SOLUTIONS

Piyush Mittal

PARTNER · AI STRATEGY & SOLUTIONS
  • AI leader with 20+ years advising C-suite clients on data-led transformations and cognitive solutions.
  • Certified in AI Solutions Architecture with hands-on experience developing AI solutions.
  • Solutions shipped: handwriting recognition leveraging large vision-based models (LVMs); NLP-based sentiment analysis powering analytics for external and internal surveys.
  • Expert in aligning AI with customer insights, regulatory considerations and risk-related priorities.
20+YRS ADVISORY
C-SUITECLIENT TIER

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