about us

Alidade Strategies is a multi-dimensional company focusing on technology management consulting; program evaluation and mediation.

Our technology consulting practice focuses on assisting organizations with their transformation from industrial processes to a completely digital business.

We are vendor neutral and not biased towards any particular vendor or technology but we do have extensive experience in many technologies as highlighted in our portfolio.

We are results oriented and have extensive experience with a variety of methodologies and projects which allows us to bring our numerous lessons learned to projects to streamline delivery and optimize business outcomes.

We focus on two aspects with every project we undertake: quality and business value.

our founder – Rod Schatz (M.Sc.)

Digital & Data Transformation Expert | Results-Driven Leader

As a seasoned executive with over 20+ years of experience in strategizing, implementing, and delivering enterprise strategies and IT solutions, Rod has developed a unique ability to drive digital and data transformation and innovation. Rod’s expertise spans customized software solutions, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) integrations, enterprise architecture, IT governance, and Information Management (IM) which includes Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI and more) and Business Intelligence (BI).

Rod is passionate about helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data and technology investments. With a proven track record of delivering substantial results, Rod has successfully led the development and deployment of multi-million-dollar IT / IS projects, spanning mobile applications, internet applications, enterprise integration applications, information management, and Artificial Ingellience integrations.

Rod’s value driven approach is centered around combining strategic planning, communication, and change management with an information focus to ensure that each project supports and enables an organization’s strategic direction. Rod is committed to delivering the right outcomes, and his results speak for themselves:

  • Over 70+ successful technology projects (> $200,000) delivered
  • Total project value managed: ~$50M
  • Generated over ~$66+M in operational efficiencies
  • Total operational budgets managed: ~$40M

As a trusted advisor to private companies, Rod brings a unique blend of experience and expertise to the table. His focus is on delivering results that drive business growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Whether it’s advising on corporate governance or providing strategic guidance, Rod is dedicated to helping organizations achieve their full potential.