Mike has been consulting since 2006. With a focus on adopting data and technology solutions, he has always blended people, processes, human-centered design, and technology to build highly adopted data platforms that drive real business value.

Now, with the accessibility of GenAI, Mike is dedicated to unlocking its immense potential to streamline business operations, empower teams to innovate, and boost personal and business productivity.

A dynamic leader and a forward thinker, Mike is passionate about making AI accessible to ALL. His mission is to help organizations not just adopt AI, but truly embrace it as a tool for transforming how we all work, think, and interact.

Kevin has over 20 years of technology consulting experience. At his former employer, he built and led a 150-person data and analytics team in Chicago, consistently evolving the practice to stay ahead of rapid changes to technology.

Now focusing on Generative AI, Kevin specializes in literacy, strategy, and governance to help enterprises of all sizes adopt and scale AI technologies. His expertise bridges the gap between technical innovation and practical business applications.

Kevin's impact extends beyond technology. He was recognized as one of Crain's 2023 Notable Leaders in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, reflecting his commitment to creating a more inclusive tech industry.

With a career focused on data and analytics consulting, Dee has led transformative initiatives across multiple industries, helping Fortune 500 companies harness the full potential of their data. He’s built and managed high-performing teams that architect highly adopted and scalable cloud solutions.

Now at HQ, Dee is channeling his extensive experience into building AI engineering capabilities. He’s leading a team of GenAI-powered consultants, focused on delivering solutions faster on leaner budgets.

Known for his people-first leadership style, Dee fosters an environment where his team and customers can grow, thrive, and continuously learn, empowering them to use AI to redefine how they develop data solutions.

Courtney is a seasoned Business Development Executive, bringing a consultative and growth-oriented mindset to AI adoption. With experience in both pharma and fintech, she helps clients translate AI innovation into measurable business outcomes.

At HQ, Courtney excels at building trusted partnerships with executive stakeholders and cross‑functional leaders. She identifies high‑impact opportunities and positions HQ’s offerings for maximum relevance and value.

Driven by real-world results, Courtney focuses on delivering practical, people‑centered growth strategies that spark innovation and enhance collaboration. Her clients benefit from using AI to accelerate business momentum and adoption.

Jeff is a technology innovation leader with 25+ years helping business leaders solve tough challenges with strategy, product thinking, and practical engineering. He has built practices, led programs, and delivered enterprise solutions across industries with measurable ROI.

Now focused on Generative and Agentic AI, Jeff helps organizations move from exploration to capability. He partners with executives to find high‑value use cases, validate with real data, and rapidly prototype paths to production.

Known for clear storytelling and executive presence, he turns complex topics into actionable plans. Jeff aligns stakeholders, builds confidence, and ensures AI investments translate into reliable systems, better experiences, and measurable business outcomes.

Mukesh brings almost three decades of experience helping organizations — from startups to global enterprises — harness technology to drive meaningful business outcomes. Across diverse industries, he has built high-performing capabilities that translate into measurable value.

At HQ, he partners with customers to define and deliver AI and automation-driven solutions that accelerate results and generate immediate ROI. He collaborates across teams to ensure initiatives move from strategy to execution with speed and precision.

Known for his practical, results-oriented approach, Mukesh fosters strong client partnerships grounded in trust and collaboration. He is passionate about making technology accessible and ensuring it creates lasting, positive impact.