AI strategy & implementation

Where complexity
becomes clarity.

Bridging AI, finance, cybersecurity, and data science for enterprise transformation.

PhD · Computer Science MS · Accounting MS · Data Science MS · Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate · Biostatistics
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The convergent advantage

One advisor.
Four fluent languages.

Most organizations struggle not because of a lack of talent, but because their experts cannot talk to each other. Technology teams speak in systems. Finance teams speak in risk. Security teams speak in threats. Data teams speak in models.

Dr. James Rhodes holds advanced degrees in all four disciplines. He sits at the center of these conversations — not as a translator, but as a native speaker — eliminating the gaps where strategy breaks down and projects fail.

The result: AI initiatives that are technically sound, financially grounded, secure by design, and driven by data — working together as a wonderful whole.

01
Technology
PhD in Computer Science — systems architecture, AI/ML, software engineering
02
Finance
MS in Accounting — financial operations, audit, compliance, and reporting
03
Security
MS in Cybersecurity — risk frameworks, threat modeling, AI system security
04
Data
MS in Data Science + Biostatistics — analytics, modeling, and decision science

Services

What we do

Practical, cross-disciplinary engagements designed to move organizations forward — not just advise them.

AI implementation
End-to-end AI strategy and deployment for accounting, finance, and enterprise organizations — from roadmap to results.
  • AI readiness assessment
  • Use-case identification and prioritization
  • Implementation oversight and governance
  • Big 4 and financial services specialization
Cybersecurity risk for AI
Security assessment and risk frameworks purpose-built for AI systems, data pipelines, and digital infrastructure.
  • AI system threat modeling
  • Compliance and regulatory alignment
  • Data governance and privacy frameworks
  • Incident response planning
Staff training & workshops
Practical, hands-on AI education tailored to your team — from executive briefings to technical deep-dives.
  • AI literacy programs for non-technical staff
  • Advanced workshops for technical teams
  • Custom curriculum development
  • Ongoing coaching and support
Fractional CTO / CDO
Senior technical and data leadership on a flexible engagement — the strategic guidance of a C-suite executive without the full-time cost.
  • Technology strategy and roadmapping
  • Vendor selection and oversight
  • Team building and mentorship
  • Board and executive advisory

Who we serve

Built for organizations
at the intersection.

Convergent Advisory works best where disciplines collide and complexity is highest.

Accounting & audit firms
Big 4 and mid-market firms implementing AI across audit, tax, and advisory practices — where financial expertise and technical depth must align.
Financial services
Banks, fintechs, and investment firms navigating AI adoption under regulatory scrutiny — where security, compliance, and innovation must coexist.
Enterprise & healthcare
Large organizations and healthcare systems where data science, cybersecurity, and operational complexity require a unified strategic voice.

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Whether you're planning an AI initiative, facing a security challenge, or simply trying to figure out where to start — reach out. First conversations are always complimentary.