Strategic Technology Advisory · Since 2017

Advisory, implementation,
and leadership — wherever technology needs to perform.

From AI governance and enterprise modernization to web development, marketing, and fractional C-suite leadership — Digital 520 delivers strategy and execution for organizations of every kind.

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Trusted by regulated & mission-driven organizations globally since 2017

Firm Overview

9+

Years of Active Practice

Advisory since 2017 across technology, governance, and enterprise implementation

24+

Industries Served

From SEC-regulated markets and healthcare to nonprofits, government, and SMBs

7

Executive Disciplines

Fractional CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, CMO, CISO & CAIO — led by a certified principal

9+
Years of Practice
24+
Industries Served
7
Executive Disciplines
100%
Principal-Led Engagements

Trusted By

Organizations That Rely on Our Work

Nonprofits, regulated institutions, technology startups, and businesses across 24+ industries.

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"Noah and his team have been a lifesaver for our organization — professional, consistent, and adaptable. It was probably the single best decision we made for our organization."

"They take a people-centered approach to their work, prioritizing the voices of their clients. They are incredible problem solvers, and have been nothing short of miracle-workers for our team."

"Digital 520 worked some magic in about two hours on something I had worked on periodically for months."

"The team is knowledgeable, conscientious, and very creative. Excellence and professionalism at its finest."

"Noah and his team are knowledgeable and accessible. Easy to work with. Tremendous results."

What We Do

Four Practice Areas. One Integrated Advisory.

We do not dabble. Each practice area reflects deep, credentialed expertise — delivered at the executive level, directly.

Strategic Advisory

Board-level technology strategy, governance design, and organizational transformation advisory.

  • AI governance frameworks and oversight design
  • Enterprise technology roadmaps
  • Regulatory alignment and compliance strategy
  • Risk modeling and institutional oversight

AI & Data Governance

Building responsible AI programs and enterprise data infrastructure that withstand regulatory scrutiny.

  • AI risk assessments and model documentation
  • Privacy-by-design implementation (CIPM-certified)
  • Data architecture modernization
  • GDPR, CCPA, and U.S. federal privacy alignment

Enterprise Implementation

Hands-on execution across AI development, web, automations, analytics, marketing, and creative.

  • AI development and production deployment
  • Web development and digital presence
  • Workflow automation and CRM integration
  • Marketing, analytics, and creative services

Fractional Executive

C-suite leadership on a flexible basis — senior depth at the level your organization needs.

  • CEO · COO · CFO · CTO · CMO · CISO · CAIO
  • Technology due diligence and board reporting
  • Vendor selection, oversight, and procurement
  • Organizational design and interim leadership

How We Work

Our Approach

A deliberate methodology built on four principles — because good outcomes start long before implementation.

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Discover Before Prescribing

We begin every engagement with deep discovery — understanding your goals, constraints, regulatory environment, and organizational context before recommending anything. Diagnosis precedes prescription.

02

Strategy Before System

We design the architecture of your transformation before touching a single platform, vendor, or line of code. Every system we build or advise on is grounded in a deliberate strategic rationale.

03

Principal-Led, Always

Noah M. Kenney leads every engagement directly. No account managers, no handoffs to junior staff. The person you hire is the person who does the work and answers your calls.

04

Built to Last

We build institutional capability that outlasts our engagement — frameworks, systems, and leadership structures your team can own, operate, and scale long after we're done.

Who We Serve

Industries We Serve

Across every sector, our advisory adapts to the specific regulatory, operational, and competitive landscape your organization navigates.

Nonprofit & Mission-Driven
Financial Services
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Technology & Professional Services
Government & Public Sector
Education & Higher Education
Insurance & InsurTech
Legal Services & Law Firms
SEC-Regulated Industries
Real Estate & Multifamily
Retail & E-Commerce
Small & Medium Businesses

Selected Work

Recent Engagements

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A B C · 1 2 3 CONFIDENCE: 99.7%
Government · AI Vision

AI-Powered Vehicle Recognition for Government Traffic Enforcement

Five interconnected AI solutions enabling real-time license plate recognition and violation processing at national scale, with no new infrastructure required.

100k+ Images daily
99.7% Recognition accuracy
16M Training images
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250ms LIVE TRANSCRIPTION · REAL-TIME CAPTIONS
Technology · AI Accessibility

Sub-250ms AI Transcription for Real-Time Language & Deaf Accessibility

Achieving the 300ms threshold at which delay becomes non-detectable — for users who are deaf or following live events in their native language on mobile.

250ms Target latency
98%+ Accuracy
3s→ Starting latency
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From Our Research

Featured Insight Report

Rigorous original research at the intersection of policy, technology, and business strategy.

Insight Report · March 2026

Economics of
Data Privacy

Data Privacy

An Economic Analysis of Data Privacy Regulations

How GDPR Reshaped the Global Tech Economy and What U.S. Privacy Legislation Would Mean for Your Business

Noah M. Kenney
March 2026
~30 min read
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Leadership

The Leader Behind the Strategy

Direct principal engagement on every engagement. No account managers. No handoffs.

Noah M. Kenney — Founder & Principal Consultant, Digital 520

Noah M. Kenney

Founder & Principal Consultant

Noah M. Kenney is the Founder and Principal of Digital 520. He advises boards and executive teams on AI governance, enterprise modernization, and technology strategy across regulated and mission-driven environments. His work spans strategic advisory, hands-on implementation, and fractional C-suite leadership — always delivered at the level of direct principal engagement, not account management.

  • Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) — enterprise privacy programs and regulatory alignment across GDPR, CCPA, and emerging U.S. federal privacy frameworks
  • Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), University of Colorado Boulder — formal training in systems leadership, engineering management, and complex organizational decision-making
  • Executive advisor across nonprofit, financial services, government, healthcare, technology, and SMB sectors

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Every Transformation Starts With a Conversation

Whether you need strategic advisory, a fractional executive, or hands-on technology implementation — let's discuss what your organization needs most. Discovery calls are always complimentary.

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