Our Story
Our team has worked together for more than eight years, combining complementary strengths in technology, compliance, and program execution. With deep backgrounds in IT systems and technical environments, we bring practical experience in helping organizations address complex operational and regulatory challenges.
Our partnership brings together two focused areas of expertise. Frank leads program delivery, project management, and technology implementation, ensuring initiatives are structured and successfully executed. Zach leads compliance strategy and regulatory program development, helping organizations design sustainable compliance frameworks and controls. Together, we deliver integrated solutions that connect technology, compliance, and operational execution.
Zach has spent over 20 years developing strong leadership and technical skills in Cyber Security, Risk, and Compliance. He is an expert in compliance on FERC and NERC issues. Previously, he worked with NERC on the CIP Version 5 Technical Advisory group, and then later as a member of the NERC Standards Drafting Team 2016-02, modifications to CIP Standards. He was the principal author for a number of published lessons learned for NERC as well as server of the FAQ items NERC released to aid in the transition to CIP Version 5.
Zach began his career in the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician, serving as technical lead, architect, and systems administrator for various U.S. Navy and NATO communication broadcast systems. Shortly after honorably discharging from the Navy after 8 years of service, he earned a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from California State University, Sacramento. He holds a number of certifications in the cyber security industry including CISSP, CISA, and SANS GSEC.
Frank brings more than 30 years of experience providing program/product driven solutions to public and private sectors entities.
Frank is an expert in all facets of project evaluation, planning, designing, and implementing, integrating technology best practices with compliance program requirements. Frank has worked across multiple compliance areas including NERC CIP, FERC, DSS-PCI, SOC 1 and 2, AT101, and SAS 70. Moreover, Frank has taught SOX requirements as a Professor of Business for the Concordia MBA program.
Frank holds a Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern University and a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization (MSTC) from the University of Texas Austin.
He also holds a Master Certification in Project Management, Villanova University, undergraduate degrees in Business and Physics, is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) and a Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB).
Leadership
Our Team
Our team brings together deep expertise in regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, enterprise technology, and program management. With backgrounds spanning critical infrastructure, government programs, and complex enterprise environments, we focus on delivering practical solutions that help organizations strengthen security, manage regulatory obligations, and successfully execute technology initiatives.
Our professionals combine technical knowledge with strong business and operational experience. This blend allows us to work closely with client leadership and operational teams to design effective programs, implement sustainable controls, and deliver projects that improve both security and operational performance.