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Data & AI Governance Specialists — Since 1997

Enterprise Data & AI Governance Programs That Deliver.

Most data and AI governance programs fail within 18 months. EWSolutions programs don’t—backed by proprietary methodology, senior-led delivery, and 28 years of results the DoD and Fortune 500 rely on.

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Years of Industry Leadership

Trusted by Federal Agencies & Fortune 500 Companies

The Challenge

Why Data & AI Initiatives Fail

87% of enterprise governance programs fail to reach their original scope—because AI strategy and data governance are built in silos with no integration plan, leaving organizations exposed when regulators arrive.
Most firms staff your program with junior analysts running borrowed playbooks. The deliverable: a dense report, a cashed check, and no material change in how your organization manages data.
Without a proven methodology and senior-level accountability on day one, timelines slip, scope compounds, and the initiative becomes the organization’s cautionary tale—not its competitive advantage.

The EWSolutions Advantage

Built for C-Suite Accountability

Integrated AI Governance and Data Management programs engineered to meet regulatory standards from day one—with senior advisors embedded throughout, not just in the kickoff meeting.
Industry-first proprietary methodologies—including the Big Data Meta Model—developed by EWSolutions and proven across 155+ enterprise programs. Not adapted from a competitor’s framework.
100% project success rate since 1997—and a documented track record of reducing program operational costs by up to 91%, versus industry-average cost overruns on comparable governance engagements.

Proprietary Methodologies

How We Deliver Every Time

EWSolutions doesn’t adapt off-the-shelf frameworks. Every program is built on methodologies developed and proven over 28 years of enterprise delivery—methods no other firm can replicate.

Big Data Meta Model

An industry-first proprietary metadata framework that structures enterprise data assets for governance, AI readiness, and regulatory compliance at scale. No other firm offers it.

Industry First

Automated Data Governance Assessment

A rapid current-state analysis that benchmarks your governance maturity and produces a prioritized, actionable roadmap in weeks—not months. Award-winning and field-tested across 155+ programs.

Award-Winning

Enterprise Data Management Methodology

A proven, end-to-end delivery framework refined across 155+ global enterprise programs—covering every layer from strategy through execution, with measurable milestones at every phase.

28-Year Proven

Results That Speak

The Metrics That Define Our Track Record

Project Success Rate Every engagement. Every client. No exceptions since 1997.

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Programs Delivered Fortune 500, Federal agencies, and regulated industries globally

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Years of Expertise The deepest specialist bench in data & AI governance consulting

Executive Leadership

David Marco, PhD

President & Executive Advisor

A globally recognized authority on Data Management and AI Governance, David Marco, PhD has defined the discipline that organizations now rely on to govern their most critical data assets. His proprietary frameworks have shaped enterprise programs at the world’s most complex organizations.

Client Outcomes

What Our Clients Say

“EWSolutions delivered a data governance program that exceeded every benchmark we set. Their methodology is unlike anything available in the market—strategic, precise, and built for organizations that can’t afford to fail.”

Monica B. Cunningham
VP of Data Management — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

“Working with EWSolutions transformed how we think about data governance. David Marco, PhD and his team brought clarity, structure, and real-world accountability to a program that now serves as our competitive foundation.”

Ian Rowlands
Chief Data Officer — ASG Technologies

“EWSolutions brought senior-level expertise and a proven methodology that our team simply didn’t have internally. The program they built has become the blueprint for how we approach enterprise data across the organization.”

Ronald R. Schrimp Sr.
VP of Data Management — United Health Group / Ingenix

“The caliber of thinking that EWSolutions brought to our data governance initiative was unmatched. They didn’t deliver a plan—they delivered a working program that produced results in the first quarter.”

Stephen C. Grohovsky
VP of Global Data Management — Thomson Corporation

“Mayo Clinic’s Enterprise Data Trust is already realizing palpable success from our cancer center projects, enabling analysis of clinical trial capture and accrual patterns, patient volumes, and clinical trial patient filtering.”

Mayo Clinic — Enterprise Data Trust
Published in JAMIA, Scholarly Journal of Informatics in Health & Biomedicine View Case Study →

What We Do

Data & AI Consulting Built for the Enterprise

From foundational data governance to cutting-edge AI compliance frameworks, EWSolutions delivers programs that integrate into your existing operations and produce measurable outcomes from day one.

Data Consulting

AI Consulting

Data Governance

Enterprise-grade governance frameworks that bring accountability, policy enforcement, and stewardship to your most critical data assets.

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AI Data Management

Structuring the data foundation that powers reliable, scalable AI systems—ensuring your AI investments are built on trusted, governed data.

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Data Management

End-to-end data management programs—from metadata strategy to master data management—built on 28 years of proven methodologies.

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AI Governance

End-to-end AI governance programs designed to meet regulatory requirements while enabling responsible innovation at enterprise scale.

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Data Analytics & Strategy

Strategic analytics programs that transform raw enterprise data into actionable intelligence for C-suite decision-making.

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Not sure where to start?

Schedule an Executive Briefing with David Marco, PhD to assess your current state and identify your highest-ROI opportunity.

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Common Questions

Questions Executives Ask Before Engaging

We work with C-suite decision-makers who need clarity on scope, investment, and outcomes before committing. Every question below came directly from a prospective client.

What separates EWSolutions from large consulting firms?

Unlike generalist consulting firms, EWSolutions specializes exclusively in Data Management and AI Governance. Every methodology we deploy has been refined over 28 years and 155+ enterprise programs. We bring senior-level expertise on day one—not junior staff with borrowed frameworks.

How does EWSolutions define “success” for a program?

Success is defined by measurable, agreed-upon outcomes set at program inception: cost reduction targets, compliance milestones, data quality benchmarks, and governance adoption rates. Our 100% success rate since 1997 reflects programs that hit those targets—not just programs that concluded.

How long does a typical engagement take?

Engagement timelines are scoped to your organization’s complexity and objectives. Initial assessments typically run 4–8 weeks. Full enterprise programs range from 6 to 18 months, with measurable milestones at every phase.

Do you work with organizations that have no existing governance structure?

Yes. Many of our most successful programs started from a blank slate. Our Automated Data Governance Assessment is specifically designed to establish a current-state baseline and build a prioritized roadmap—regardless of your starting point.

What does an Executive Briefing involve?

An Executive Briefing is a focused, senior-level session with David Marco, PhD and our advisory team. We assess your current data and AI environment, identify your highest-risk gaps, and present a tailored strategic roadmap—with no obligation to proceed.

How do you address AI regulatory compliance?

Our AI Governance programs are built to address current and emerging regulatory frameworks, including the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and sector-specific requirements in healthcare, financial services, and federal government. We design for compliance that scales with regulation.

AI & Data Strategy Insights

From the EWSolutions Advisory Team

Data Governance

The Real ROI of Data Governance: What the Numbers Say and How to Make the Case

There’s a gap between what executives hear about data governance and what it actually delivers. Too often, governance gets sold as a compliance requirement – something IT owns while the real business happens elsewhere. That framing costs organizations money. Not just the budget they underfund, but the returns they fail

David Marco

What Is AI Transparency and Why Does It Matter for Your Enterprise

Data Management

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The White Box Model in AI: Transparency, Accountability, and Enterprise Trust

Artificial Intelligence

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Resource Library

Essential Knowledge: Data & AI

In-depth pillar content spanning Data Governance, Data Management, and Artificial Intelligence—authored by EWSolutions’ expert advisory team.

Let’s Talk

28 Years. 155+ Programs. 100% Success Rate.

Executive Briefing sessions with David Marco, PhD are limited each quarter. Reserve yours now—no obligation, no junior staff. Just a senior-led assessment of your data and AI landscape and a clear path forward.

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