In an era of rapid technological change, businesses don’t just need more technology — they need the right leadership to harness its potential.
Enter Koloda Consulting — a boutique advisory firm with over 14 years of experience helping businesses across the U.S., Canada, and Europe bridge the gap between innovation and execution. Founded by Evgeny Koloda, a seasoned IT executive with more than 25 years of experience, the firm specializes in AI integration, digital strategy, and fractional CIO services.
Rethinking Executive IT Leadership
As digital transformation accelerates, many companies face a critical challenge: they can’t justify the cost of a full-time CIO, and even if they could, finding someone with deep cross-industry expertise and practical AI experience is difficult.
That’s where Koloda Consulting steps in. Through a fractional CIO model, businesses gain access to executive-level technology strategy without the full-time commitment — paired with hands-on leadership to make strategic initiatives a reality.
“It’s rare to find a CIO who can craft boardroom strategy and then roll up their sleeves to lead AI implementation,” says Evgeny. “That’s where we come in.”
This combination of strategy and delivery is what sets Koloda Consulting apart.
Real-World Solutions, Tailored for Every Industry
Koloda Consulting has helped organizations across a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, agriculture, and non-profits, to develop tailored technology roadmaps that suit their size, stage, and goals. Here are just a few examples of the firm’s impact:
- AI for Marketing and Operations: A small business increased operational efficiency by implementing AI-driven solutions for marketing automation. This initiative allowed them to optimize their processes in just a few strategic sessions, leading to measurable cost savings and improved performance.
- Healthcare IT Modernization: A U.S.-based healthcare organization modernized its entire IT infrastructure under Evgeny’s leadership as a virtual CIO. The transformation streamlined patient management systems and improved service delivery through upgraded technologies.
- Agricultural Automation: Koloda Consulting helped an agricultural client transition to automation, overhauling their infrastructure and introducing AI-powered systems for improved resource management and productivity.
- Non-Profit AI Solutions: A non-profit organization leveraged AI to automate product selection and procurement processes, redirecting valuable resources back into their mission.
These case studies showcase Koloda Consulting’s core principle: “Technology should empower action, not overwhelm decision-makers.”
Helping Businesses Start — and Scale — Their AI Journey
One of the most common challenges businesses face is understanding where to begin with AI implementation. To address this, Koloda Consulting offers AI Practical Implementation Workshops, designed to cut through the noise and help teams build a clear, actionable path forward.
“The number one question we get is, ‘Where do we even begin?’ Our workshops provide organizations with a roadmap to implement AI successfully,” explains Evgeny.
With these workshops, Koloda Consulting has helped multiple businesses transition from early-stage pilot programs to large-scale deployments, often achieving results in just a few weeks.
From Big 4 Innovation to the Frontlines of Transformation
Before founding Koloda Consulting, Evgeny Koloda held senior innovation roles at PwC and BDO Canada, where he led large-scale digital transformation projects, including:
- Robotics in Manufacturing: Implemented robotic systems to streamline production lines and reduce costs in manufacturing processes.
- Digital Twins in Mining: Led the deployment of digital twin technologies to improve the efficiency and safety of mining operations.
- Smart Infrastructure for Government of Canada: Spearheaded smart infrastructure projects aimed at optimizing public sector services.
This unique combination of experience in both enterprise consulting and in-house IT leadership provides Koloda Consulting with a rare dual perspective, allowing the firm to support organizations at every level of digital maturity.
“I’ve led innovation in boardrooms and built solutions on the ground. This dual perspective is what our clients trust,” Evgeny says.
Looking Ahead: AI, Robotics, and the Future of Intelligent Infrastructure
Looking beyond the current digital trends, Koloda Consulting is focused on emerging technologies such as generative AI, operational automation, humanoid robotics, and intelligent infrastructure. These innovations promise to revolutionize industries, and Koloda Consulting is helping its clients stay ahead of the curve.
“Technology is only getting faster. Our mission is to help organizations lead with it — not get left behind by it,” says Evgeny.
Whether it’s guiding a non-profit through its first steps with AI or supporting a multinational corporation in implementing smart automation, Koloda Consulting is committed to transforming complexity into clarity and delivering tangible results.
To learn more, visit KolodaConsulting.com or connect on LinkedIn.