Management Consulting

Strategy. Operations.
Technology.

We help organizations build operational excellence, transform technology, and execute strategy that creates measurable value.

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What We Do

Operational Strategy

Operating model design, organizational effectiveness, and performance management frameworks that scale from startup to enterprise.

Technology Transformation

Enterprise IT strategy, ERP transformations, cloud migration, and digital operating models that align technology with business outcomes.

Cybersecurity & Risk

Governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, CMMC readiness, and security program build-out for organizations facing evolving threats.

Data & AI

Data strategy, analytics infrastructure, AI adoption roadmaps, and governance that turns information into competitive advantage.

Digital Transformation

End-to-end digital strategy: culture change, process automation, agile adoption, and technology modernization that delivers measurable results.

Interim Leadership

Fractional CIO and COO engagements for organizations navigating transition, high-growth periods, or building their first formal operations function.

$250M+ Client Value Delivered
20+ Years Executive Experience
Fortune 500 to Mid-Market Clients
CISSP Executive Leadership Credential

Where We Work

Cybersecurity & Defense

CMMC compliance, security program build-out, and governance for defense contractors and professional services firms.

Distribution & Manufacturing

ERP transformation, supply chain optimization, and operational excellence for mid-market industrial organizations.

Financial Services

Regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and operational risk management for banking and financial institutions.

Professional Services

Operating model design, talent strategy, and technology enablement for consulting, legal, and advisory firms.

Insights & Thinking

July 2026

The Mid-Market IT Transformation Gap

Why mid-market organizations struggle with enterprise IT maturity — and how a tailored operating model bridges the gap between startup agility and Fortune 500 governance.

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June 2026

CMMC 2.0: What Defense Contractors Need to Know

An overview of the updated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements and practical steps for achieving compliance without disrupting operations.

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May 2026

Building an AI Capability Roadmap

How organizations can move from AI experimentation to production-ready solutions through governance, data readiness, and strategic prioritization.

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Meet Our CEO

Jessica Allen

CEO, GSD Consulting

Jessica brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience across Fortune 500 organizations and high-growth enterprises. As a former CIO and seasoned executive, she has delivered hundreds of millions in operational savings, led enterprise-wide technology transformations, and built cybersecurity practices from the ground up.

Her career spans leadership roles across financial services, professional services, distribution, and defense contracting — giving her a rare perspective on what works at scale and what breaks in transition.

Former CIO, Distribution Enterprise COO, Defense Contractor CISSP | MS Information Systems
JA

Let's Build Something
That Works

Whether you need an operational assessment, a technology roadmap, or someone to lead through a critical transition — we'd welcome the conversation.