JH Strategic IT is an independent IT strategy advisory for mid-market business leaders, delivering IT spend visibility, ROI clarity, and board-level governance.
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Business leaders call me in when IT produces activity instead of financial clarity. I give CEOs, CFOs, and COOs a clean view of where their technology dollars go, what the business gets back, where waste hides, and how to realign 3 to 7 percent of spend within 14 days. The work is independent, financial, and governance-first.
Stop Defending IT Spend. Start Proving Its ROI.
In 14 days, I uncover where $400K – $8M in strategic reallocation lives without adding a single new system.​
Former Global CIO | $150+M Budgets Governed | $20M+ Verified Savings
What I Do
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I help business leaders turn IT from a cost center into a clear financial story they can govern, challenge, and defend.
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What You Get
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Clarity on where your IT dollars go, what the business gets back, and how to reallocate 3–7 percent of spend within 14 days.
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How It Works
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A fixed-scope diagnostic, a governance integration program, or an ongoing retainer that keeps Finance and Technology aligned year-round.
By the Numbers
Why Business Leaders Call Me In
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$20M+ verified savings
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$150M+ budgets governed
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3–7 percent of IT spend unlocked within 14 days
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IT spend cannot be explained or justified
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Risk posture is unclear before a board review
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Vendor performance and reporting are inconsistent
Every engagement delivers the same outcome: visibility you can govern, ROI you can defend, and decisions you can make without a technical translator.
How I Create Boardroom Clarity
Explore the four engagements below
Outcome:
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A fixed-scope diagnostic that shows where IT spend is misaligned, where waste hides, and how to reallocate 3 to 7 percent of your budget within 14 days.
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Deliverables:
Visibility Map, ROI Diagnostic, 14 Day Reallocation List
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Expected Result:
3 to 7 percent of total IT spend identified for strategic redeployment.
Outcome:
We install the governance operating system that keeps IT spend, risk, and reporting aligned with Finance and Operations year round.
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Deliverables:
Governance Framework, Alignment Dashboard, ROI Assurance Statement
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Expected Result:
Finance and Technology operate from the same scorecard with predictable, board ready reporting.
$12K–$18K per month
Ongoing
Outcome:
Ongoing independent oversight that keeps IT accountable to financial outcomes and gives your board consistent, defensible reporting.
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Deliverables:
Quarterly clarity checks, vendor audits, emerging risk calibration, executive advisory
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Expected Result:
A stable governance environment with clean explanations of spend, risk, and performance every quarter.
$25K–$35K
2 Weeks
Outcome:
A rapid, fixed-scope audit that exposes cost leaks, vendor inefficiencies, and risk blind spots before the next board or investor review.
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Deliverables:
Cost Savings Report, Vendor and MSP Scorecard, Cyber and Compliance Readiness Assessment
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Expected Result:
$300K to $1.2M in annual savings identified, with a board ready risk score of 85 percent or higher.
Compare All Services
Service
Primary Outcome
Best Use Case
Scope
Expected Result
Financial clarity on current IT spend and value
Permanent governance and reporting structure
Ongoing independent oversight and board-ready reporting
Rapid cost and risk exposure
You need a defensible view of where IT dollars go before the next budget cycle
You already see the issues and now need a lasting operating model
You want continuous visibility, vendor control, and risk oversight
You face a near-term board, investor, or regulator review and cannot be surprised
6–8 weeks
$35K–$55K
10–12 weeks
$85K–$125K
Ongoing
$12K–$18K per month
2 weeks
$25K–$35K
3–7 percent of spend identified for strategic redeployment
Finance and Technology aligned on one scorecard
Stable, board-ready explanations of spend, risk, and performance
$300K–$1.2M savings identified with a clear risk posture
FAQ
What makes JH Strategic IT different from traditional IT consulting firms?​
Traditional firms talk in technical language. I translate IT spend, risk, and value into financial outcomes your board can challenge and approve.
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How fast will I see financial impact from your diagnostic?
Most leaders see between $400K and $8M in strategic reallocation opportunities within the first 14 days.
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Do you replace my CIO or IT leadership team?
No. I help them show the board a clear financial story and remove ambiguity around spend, risk, and value.
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What industries do you specialize in?
Insurance, financial services, healthcare, and regulated environments where clarity, uptime, and risk reduction matter.
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How do your deliverables differ from a typical IT assessment?
You get a Visibility Map, ROI Diagnostic, and a 14-Day Reallocation List that ties every dollar to business capability, risk, and value.
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What size organizations do you work with?
Companies between $50M and $2B in revenue with IT budgets large enough to hide waste, risk, or vendor inefficiencies.
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Is your work one-time or ongoing?
Both. I provide a fixed-scope diagnostic or an ongoing governance retainer that keeps spend, risk, and vendor performance aligned year-round.
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