About
Granite Fort Advisory™ Mission
We help organizations navigate their AI journey successfully by delivering expert, unbiased guidance on strategy, governance, risk and compliance.
Granite Fort Advisory™ Manifesto
Clarity. Compliance. Confidence.
We believe that AI should elevate, not endanger. That governance must evolve alongside innovation. And that leadership in the age of AI demands clarity, caution, and courage. This is our manifesto:
1. Strategic Vision First
AI isn’t just a tool. It’s a transformation. We help Customers chart the course before touching the technology - aligning AI strategy with business ambition, risk appetite, and long-term value.
2. Trust is Non-Negotiable
Responsible AI begins with trust. We work with Customers to embed ethics, transparency, and accountability into every framework - ensuring AI serves people, not just performance.
3. Governance is the Guardrail
Good governance is not bureaucracy - it’s discipline. Our Customers gain the oversight and operating models needed to manage AI confidently, consistently, and compliantly.
4. Risk is a Strategic Asset
Risk is not just a threat - it’s insight. We help Customers anticipate, assess, and mitigate AI-specific risks before they become headlines or audit findings.
5. Compliance with Conviction
Regulation is rising. We prepare Customers not just to prepare for audits but to lead with integrity, readiness and clarity in a complex global landscape.
6. Security Without Assumptions
AI introduces novel threats. We work with trusted partners to help Customers uncover the unknowns, test edge cases, and fortify systems so that security is proactive, not reactive.
7. Assurance You Can Prove
Confidence isn’t a feeling - it’s evidence. Our model-specific audits ensure fairness, accuracy, and regulatory alignment are verified and defensible.
8. Continuity is Core
Disruption is inevitable. We design AI continuity plans that ensure resilience and restore capabilities - before chaos hits.
9. People Make AI Work
AI adoption is human at its core. We empower people through tailored training, change management, and centers of excellence that scale sustainably.
10. Partners, Not Pushers
We don’t sell software. We don’t build models. We don’t pitch platforms. We provide unconflicted guidance that puts your interests first - every single time.
Granite Fort Advisory™ : Strategy-led. Governance-anchored.
Explore how we put these principles into practice - connect with us to learn more.
Managing Team
Sandeep Naik
Philadelphia, PA
With decades of senior leadership experience in Healthcare technology at global industry leaders, Sandeep brings a wealth of insight into driving innovation and transformation in complex environments. Beyond work, his time is spent exploring new cultures and cuisines around the world, following cricket wherever it takes him, or getting absorbed in a great read.
Jón Sigurðsson
Reykjavík/Stockholm
Drawing on deep expertise advising enterprises across Europe on information technology, compliance, and security, Jón has helped organizations streamline operations, mitigate risks, and implement innovative technology solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys camping with his family, hiking, and fishing along the fjords.
Vinay Kallianpur
Dallas, TX
An accredited ISO/IEC 27001
and ISO/IEC 42001 auditor, Vinay brings decades of experience in tech for regulated industries, the majority of which he gained during his tenure at Oracle. When he’s not working with clients, Vinay is on the Pickleball courts where his enthusiasm definitely outshines his skills.
Tara Amble
Plano, TX
Tara stays busy overseeing Outreach coordination and our Insight/Amplifier initiatives, yet she always finds time to decompress by taking long walks with her golden retriever Max on the trails of Plano, where Max happily explores every path and greets fellow walkers with enthusiasm
Shanx Shastri
Toronto, ON
Shanx designs custom AI training and enablement programs rooted in real business needs - practical, strategic, and human. He believes great teaching sparks the right questions through curiosity and clarity. Outside work, he plays guitar at open mics, writes screenplays, and co-runs Oven Story, a gluten-free bakery, with his wife.
Kevin Suriyawong
Bangkok/London
Kevin partners with Customers to strengthen their AI governance and risk management, advising them on compliance matters and the ethical use of AI technologies. He splits his time between Thailand and UK. A mountain biking enthusiast, he can be found on weekends riding at Surrey Hills with his MTB mates.
Sachin Salgarkar
Mumbai, India
Sachin is a seasoned technology architect with decades of experience in designing complex systems and crafting elegant, high-performance custom applications.
Away from the keyboard, Sachin’s creativity and energy shine through in his love for singing with his music group, cycling, hiking, and enjoying spirited games of soccer
and cricket - pursuits that mirror the teamwork, discipline, and passion he brings to every professional challenge.
Abe Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ
Abe has extensive expertise in the CRO/Life Sciences industry in Enterprise IT leadership, Product Management & Customer Success driving innovation & transformation in complex technology environments. Having led global teams, he brings strategic vision to delivering rapid product migrations, quality and compliance solutions. Abe excels at aligning technology with business goals, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory compliance. Outside work, Abe enjoys music, exploring world cultures, cuisines and sports.
