Smart Strategy.
Strong Delivery.
Real Impact.
Grizen brings clarity and strategy to complex technology decisions at critical moments. We work lean and side by side with teams to turn strategy into results that matter.
Support at every step
We partner with you at every phase, from initial strategy and solution design to implementation and successful delivery.
REAL WORK. REAL RESULTS.
Select work that shaped Grizen, real outcomes from over 25 years of hands-on consulting across industries, clients, and teams.
Advancing Field Safety with AI, IoT, and Edge Computing
We combined AI strategy with edge and IoT architecture to design solutions for safety alerts, asset monitoring, and maintenance forecasting over 5G networks. Computer vision detected PPE compliance, while sensors streamed equipment health data into a predictive pipeline on Amazon Kinesis for real-time analytics.
To meet strict latency and site constraints, we incorporated AWS Outposts for local compute and storage, and embedded MLOps practices for model development, monitoring, and rollout. Streaming data design, governance, and a scalable domain model anchored long-term sustainability, while change enablement prepared field teams for adoption.
With this foundation, the company moved beyond reactive responses to proactively reducing safety risks, improving asset performance, and advancing toward predictive maintenance at enterprise scale.
Accelerating Mortgage Lending Through Platform Integration
Through deep systems integration with Encompass, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Credit Karma, MLS systems, and Google/Bing Maps, we unified journeys and data. The platform runs on .NET and SQL Server with API-first microservices, Elasticsearch, and full-stack observability for scale and resilience.
Using data and analytics, we implemented A/B testing, marketing instrumentation, and conversion tracking. Program leadership aligned executives, compliance, and delivery teams around a clear plan, with disciplined execution across security, performance, and release management.
The modernization accelerated loan approvals by 20%, reduced operating costs by 25%, and gave marketing sharper insight into borrower behavior.
About Grizen
Building great technology doesn't have to mean bloated teams, endless slide decks, or solutions that miss the mark.
At Grizen, we help organizations think forward and build better. With decades of experience in technology leadership and consulting, we combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery to create solutions that last.
Our lean, collaborative approach focuses on what matters most—turning your vision into results without unnecessary complexity.
Think Forward. Build Better. Work Lean.
Read Our Full StoryHow We Work
We bring clarity, purpose, and discipline to every engagement, ensuring that outcomes stay front and center.
Strategic Focus
We start by understanding your business goals and challenges. Every technology decision aligns with your strategy and delivers measurable value.
Innovation-Driven
We leverage cutting-edge technologies and proven methods. Our solutions not only solve today’s problems but also position you for future growth.
Collaborative Partnership
We work as an extension of your team. We bring deep expertise while respecting your culture and processes, ensuring a seamless collaboration.
Results-Oriented
We measure every project by its impact on your business. Our focus is on delivering tangible outcomes that drive efficiency, growth, and a competitive edge.
INSIGHTS & PERSPECTIVES
What Works, What's Next
Explore our latest thoughts on technology, development practices, and industry trends that shape the future of software.
Featured Article
A consulting relationship should not rely on knowledge that disappears when someone leaves.
Sometimes it feels strong because one individual holds the context, the trust, and the judgment. The work flows through them, and everything seems aligned.
Then they move on.
Context fades. Decisions get revisited. Hand-offs are awkward because no one else carries the same understanding. What looked like a solid partnership turns out to be familiarity concentrated in one place.
Turnover is normal. What matters is whether the structure can carry the work without one person.
A healthier model makes sure more than one person understands the client, the history, and the tradeoffs. Decisions are documented. Roles are clear. If someone leaves, the work continues without having to reconstruct how things were done.
If one departure destabilizes the relationship, the structure was never as strong as it felt.
A pilot goes well. The team is small, the users are engaged, and there's usually someone nearby who can step in when things get stuck. The data behaves, the workflow mostly makes sense, and the rough spots get smoothed over quickly. It's easy to walk away thinking this will hold up once more people start using it.
Things change once more people start using it. Rollout starts and questions come from people who weren't involved early on. Process owners notice it doesn't quite fit how work actually runs. Data issues bounce around because no one is sure who gets to decide. Support teams inherit it without much context, and the first problems linger longer than expected. Training happens as needed, and adoption starts to vary by team.
Nothing breaks outright. It just starts to feel heavier. The pilot proved the idea could work, but the surrounding work never really got sorted out. Ownership, escalation paths, and support expectations were assumed instead of agreed to.
The hard part isn't getting a pilot to succeed. It's figuring out how it holds up day to day.
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Join Ben Griswold and Noah Heldman as they discuss technology consulting and life. Real talk about smart strategy and solutions, and building better software and teams.
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- Practical insights from 50+ years of combined tech leadershipLessons earned from real experience leading teams, scaling platforms, and navigating complex programs.
- Real-world strategies for building better software teamsFrom hiring and mentoring to delivery practices, hear what actually works (and what doesn't).
- Honest talk about the challenges of modern developmentCandid conversations about burnout, remote collaboration, shifting priorities, and the realities behind the buzzwords.
- Actionable advice for technology leaders and developersIdeas you can take back to your team today—whether you're driving strategy, writing code, or somewhere in between.
- Stories that connect technology and lifeBecause consulting isn't just about systems and tools. It's also about people, growth, and finding balance.
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