Ataviz Consulting

04/01/2026

We're conducting a study on how people across different generations first encountered technologies that felt “intelligent,” and how those early experiences shape how we perceive and trust AI today.

It’s a short questionnaire (5-10 minutes) with a mix of multiple choice and open-ended responses.

If you’re willing to contribute, you can participate using the Google Form link below:
https://forms.gle/WhPdB2pE31hhz8UE9

Appreciate anyone who takes the time to contribute.

03/21/2026

Quick tip for any business owner trying to figure out AI right now.

Stop looking at tools first. Start with this instead: write down the three tasks in your business that eat the most time every single week. The ones that are repetitive, annoying, and feel like they should not require a human.

That list is your AI roadmap. Everything else is just noise.

Most businesses do it backwards and wonder why nothing sticks. I wrote about what that actually costs in the latest issue of my newsletter Decoded.

Link in comments.

03/21/2026

Our Founder and CEO Nick At Ataviz was recently featured as a Member Spotlight by CNY Professionals Under 40!

Nick's unique journey to operations and technology leader is a great example of what happens when curiosity meets drive.

We are proud of everything he has built and excited for what is ahead. Check out the full spotlight and give the CNY Professionals Under 40 community a follow!

Today's member spotlight is the versatile and analytical Nicholas Johnson!

Nicholas Johnson is a Central New York native who took a unique road to where he is today. He earned his Bachelor's in Mathematics from Binghamton University then sold cars while finishing his Master's in Mathematics Education at Le Moyne College in 2016. That led him to the classroom, where teaching high school math unexpectedly sparked his love for data. Building Excel automations and custom gradebooks opened his eyes to what was possible with data, and he has been chasing that ever since.

That curiosity led Nicholas to found Ataviz Consulting in 2020. While building the business, he took on federal consulting work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Federal Aviation Administration, building Tableau dashboards for national patient safety databases and leading analytics teams through major platform transitions. Over time, Ataviz Consulting evolved from a data analytics practice into an operations-focused advisory firm built on a simple idea: better systems become better businesses. Today the firm helps executives cut through the noise around technology, AI, and process improvement to build organizations that actually run the way they should.

As Director of Technology at Big I New York and Big I Connecticut, Nicholas leads modernization across multiple affiliated insurance organizations. He partners with senior leadership on IT strategy, workflow automation, change management, and enterprise systems, while also driving responsible AI adoption and building the data infrastructure that helps the organization make smarter decisions. It is a role that pulls together everything he has built across his career, and one where he gets to create real, lasting impact for the independent insurance agents that they serve.

Nicholas is also putting his experiences into a book on Decision Intelligence, due out later this year. The book is rooted in something he has seen play out across consulting engagements, federal projects, and operational leadership: organizations rarely struggle because they lack data. They struggle because the biases, politics, and human dynamics in the room determine whether that data ever actually changes a decision. The book offers a practical framework for operational leaders who want to build teams and organizations where evidence genuinely drives outcomes, not just validates the ones already made.

Outside of work, Nicholas is a husband, dad of two young kids, and proud owner of two dogs. When he gets a free moment, you will find him on the basketball court, the golf course, or enjoying a cold beer by the pool.

He is always happy to talk operations, data, AI, or technology with anyone who is curious. Do not hesitate to reach out!

Join us in congratulating Nicholas on today's unique member spotlight and we encourage you to connect with him!

03/07/2026

Does it ever feel like you're always busy, but some things still take longer than they should? Quotes entered twice, approvals stuck in emails, copy-and-pasting everywhere, or a few spreadsheets running the show?

A 30-Day Operational Audit is now being offered to help identify small workflow improvements that can save time and reduce mistakes.

If you're curious whether this could help your business, feel free to message or comment below.

02/18/2026

Your team might be losing an entire workday every week… and not even realize it.

Not because they’re lazy.
Because they’re doing work that shouldn’t exist anymore.

If you’re still copying data, manually sending follow-ups, or building reports from scratch in 2026, you’re bleeding time.

I just published a new article breaking down the exact workflows small teams should automate first (and why it’s easier than you think).

Read it here: https://www.atavizconsulting.com/blog-automation-for-small-teams.html

01/29/2026

The most expensive system in your company isn’t on your budget… and no one talks about it.

It’s hiding in spreadsheets, manual processes, and “how we’ve always done it” workflows, quietly draining money, time, and sanity.

Do you know where it is in your business?

Read the full article here: https://www.atavizconsulting.com/blog-most-expensive-system.html

12/23/2025

Transform Your Customer Management with CRM & Workflows

Is your CRM just a database, or is it actually helping your team work smarter? At Ataviz Consulting, we help businesses implement and optimize CRM systems that do more than store data:

-Automate repetitive tasks and approvals
-Connect your apps and workflows with tools like Zapier
-Ensure teams can access the right data at the right time
-Boost adoption so your system actually works for your business

Stop juggling spreadsheets and disconnected tools. Let your CRM become a strategic engine that drives efficiency, better customer relationships, and growth.

💡 Ready to see how? Book a free strategy session today!

10/22/2025

Think you know how to talk to AI?

What if I told you there’s a way to trick it into thinking smarter... not with code, but with psychology?

These simple prompt “hacks” change everything about how AI responds. Once you learn them, you’ll never use ChatGPT the same way again.

Read the full post to see how people are social-engineering AI for better answers.

https://www.atavizconsulting.com/blog-social-engineering-ai.html

09/24/2025

Everyone’s racing to add AI… but here’s the truth: if your systems are broken, AI just makes the mess bigger.

Want to know the hidden cost no one’s talking about? 👀

Read it here ➡️ https://www.atavizconsulting.com/blog-bad-integrations.html

09/10/2025

Everyone’s talking about AI. But here’s the thing:

The real disruption isn’t AI itself.
It’s what happens when your systems, processes, and people can’t keep up with the pace of change.

Most leaders are chasing efficiency.
The best leaders? They’re preparing for something else entirely.

👉 I just came back from HubSpot INBOUND 2025 with a big takeaway about what comes after AI 2.0, and why the next competitive advantage has nothing to do with adopting tools.

Full article here 👇
https://www.atavizconsulting.com/blog-inbound-2025.html

08/13/2025

Think you know what leadership will look like in 2035? Think again.

The future demands skills no one’s talking about, and your playbook might already be outdated.

Click to find out what leaders really need to survive and thrive: https://www.atavizconsulting.com/blog-2035-playbook.html