Cambridge, MA · Data Management Consulting

Stop letting data problems slow your business down.

For Boston-area tech and life sciences companies that want direct access to a senior expert — not a junior team with a senior face on the proposal.

Book a Free 1-Hour Mutual Fit Meeting See what I solve

aju@adsconsult.us ~ data-audit

→ run data-health-check --client acme-corp

Scanning infrastructure...

⚠ Cloud migration: partially complete

⚠ Backup policy: 47 days out of date

⚠ RAG pipeline: not yet deployed

Generating remediation plan...

✓ Priority 1: Secure backup chain (est. 3 days)

✓ Priority 2: Complete cloud migration (est. 2 wks)

✓ Priority 3: Deploy Gen-AI analytics (est. 3 wks)

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The Problem

Your data infrastructure shouldn't be the thing keeping you up at night.

Most companies hire a big firm, get assigned to a rotating cast of junior consultants, and end up with a polished deck and a half-finished solution. That's not how this works.

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A migration that goes wrong takes the whole business down

Moving to the cloud or upgrading infrastructure is high-stakes. One miscalculation means downtime, data loss, or worse — a breach.

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Your data protection strategy may have more holes than you think

Most companies don't discover their backup policies are outdated until they actually need them. By then, it's too late.

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Your competitors are already using AI — and gaining ground

Generative AI and RAG pipelines aren't the future anymore. They're being deployed now. Every month you wait is a month you fall further behind.

Aju John

Principal, A·D·S Consultancy LLC

The Guide

You don't need a bigger team. You need the right person.

"I've spent 25 years solving the exact problems you're dealing with — and I'll be the person who actually does the work, not just the name on the proposal."

A·D·S Consultancy is a founder-led solopreneur practice based in Cambridge, MA. Every engagement is handled directly by me — no hand-offs, no junior analysts, no surprises. I've worked with everyone from fast-growing startups to global enterprises, and I've seen what happens when companies get the right guidance at the right time.

My expertise is in enterprise data storage, cloud migration, data security, and generative AI — including RAG pipelines for organizations ready to put their data to work. I stay at the edge of the field so you don't have to.

25+

Years hands-on
enterprise experience

1:1

You work directly
with the principal

Intro consultation,
no strings attached

The Plan

Three steps to get your data working for you.

No long procurement cycles. No discovery phases that drag on for months. Just a clear, direct path from problem to solution.

STEP 01

Book a free 1-hour mutual fit meeting

Tell me what you're dealing with. No pitch, no sales deck — just a direct conversation about your actual problems. You'll leave with clarity regardless of whether we work together.

STEP 02

Get a clear, tailored roadmap

I'll assess your current infrastructure, identify the highest-priority risks and opportunities, and provide your team with a clear, actionable roadmap — including expected outcomes, and the expert guidance needed for your team to execute it confidently.

STEP 03

Execute with a dedicated expert

I work alongside your team as a trusted consulting partner — providing expert guidance through migrations, security hardening, AI integration, data analysis, and performance tuning so your staff can execute with confidence and deliver results aligned to your business objectives.

What I Solve

Comprehensive data management, end to end.

From protecting what you have to building what's next.

Data Security

Identify vulnerabilities and implement protections before they become incidents.

Cloud Migration

Infrastructure upgrades and cloud transitions with zero-downtime planning.

Data Protection

Backup strategy, replication, and disaster recovery that actually works when you need it.

Generative AI & RAG

Deploy AI pipelines that surface insights from your own data — fast and precisely.

Performance Analysis

Benchmark, profile, and optimize your data systems before bottlenecks become emergencies.

Data Analysis (SQL)

Database design, query optimization, and analytics for actionable business intelligence.

Observability

eBPF-based system monitoring so you see exactly what's happening inside your stack.

Software Development

Agile/SCRUM and DevOps-aligned development for data-driven applications and tooling.

I wanted to give Aju John a well‑deserved shout‑out for developing a new search tool that significantly improves the speed and efficiency of locating manufacturing data. This tool has enabled Gentuity employees to perform faster and more comprehensive component traceability.

—Ryan

Transparent Pricing

No retainers. No surprises. Just honest rates.

Most consultants hide their pricing to create leverage. I put it on the page because I'd rather earn your trust from the start.

Engagement Type

Rate / hr

Details

Introductory mutual fit meeting (1 hour)

Subject to availability

First block (up to 40 hours)

$240

Billed at project start

Extended engagement (40+ hours)

$220

Best value for larger projects

Ad hoc / short-term (under 40 hours)

$300

Spot consulting rate

What's at Stake

The difference the right partner makes.

With A·D·S Consultancy

Data infrastructure that's secure, scalable, and built for what's next
A migration that goes smoothly — no downtime, no data loss, no surprises
AI and analytics that actually work from your own data, deployed and running
One expert accountable from start to finish — not a rotating team
Clear answers and direct access, not layers of account management

Without the right guidance

A data breach or failed migration that costs far more than the consulting fee
Months of slow progress handed off between junior team members
Competitors pulling ahead with AI tools you haven't deployed yet
Infrastructure that scales poorly as your business grows
Paying for a senior expert and getting a junior analyst

Ready to Start

One conversation can change everything.

Book a free one-hour mutual fit meeting. No pitch, no obligation — just a direct conversation about your data challenges and what it would take to solve them.

Book Your Free Mutual Fit Meeting →

Currently accepting new clients — availability is limited