AI Strategy & Implementation for Growing Businesses
Deploy AI with confidence. See results in 90 days.
80% of AI projects fail before production. We bring the discipline behind $2B technology programs to help your team deploy AI safely and profitably, without the Big 4 price tag.
No spam. No sales pitch. Just clarity on where AI fits in your business.
Most AI initiatives stall. Yours won't.
The gap between AI ambition and AI execution is where businesses lose time, money, and competitive advantage.
of AI pilots never reach production
Forbes
of leaders cite governance as the top barrier to scaling AI
Gartner
of organizations say data quality is their #1 AI challenge
Industry Research
Why JMCB
Enterprise discipline. Entrepreneurial speed.
Led by Jermaine Barker, a Johns Hopkins AI Safety Fellow with 15+ years managing large-scale technology programs including a $2B initiative for the U.S. Postal Service. His background in molecular genetics brings scientific rigor to every engagement.
At JMCB Technology Group, we apply the governance and discipline of enterprise programs to help growing businesses deploy AI without the 6-month timelines or 6-figure minimums of the Big 4.
Jermaine Barker
Founder & CEO, JMCB Technology Group
Our Methodology
The JMCB ASCEND™ Framework
A battle-tested methodology for deploying agentic AI, starting with the workflows that create measurable impact first.
Identify your highest-impact AI use cases and what's blocking them
Define priorities, ROI targets, and a 30/60/90-day roadmap
Confirm your tools, data access, and team readiness
Pilot one workflow with clear success metrics
Implement guardrails for responsible, governed AI
Roll out, measure, and continuously improve
How We Work
Engagement models built for results
Every engagement follows our ASCEND™ methodology. Choose the depth that matches where you are today.
AI Readiness Scan
Starting at $3,500
2-week engagement
Find out exactly where AI fits and what's blocking you.
- ✓ASCEND™ Assessment across 10 dimensions
- ✓Executive AI Readiness Briefing
- ✓Prioritized roadmap with quick wins
- ✓Risk and governance gap analysis
Best for: Teams that know they need AI but don't know where to start
Discuss This OptionAI Strategy Sprint
Starting at $10,000
30-day engagement
A complete AI playbook with a 90-day execution plan.
- ✓Everything in Readiness Scan
- ✓Detailed 30/60/90-day implementation plan
- ✓Vendor-agnostic tool recommendations
- ✓Workforce enablement roadmap
- ✓Governance framework template
Best for: Organizations with ideas that need a structured execution plan
Discuss This OptionAI Pilot Program
Starting at $25,000
90-day engagement
Strategy plus hands-on implementation of your first AI workflow.
- ✓Everything in Strategy Sprint
- ✓Production-ready AI agent workflow
- ✓Human-in-the-loop oversight setup
- ✓Team training and SOPs
- ✓30-day post-launch support
Best for: Teams that want AI running in their business this quarter
Discuss This OptionAI Advisory Retainer
Ongoing strategy sessions, governance oversight, and scaling support. From $5,000/month.
Q1 2026 Sprint cohort: limited spots remaining. All engagements are customized after an initial strategy briefing.
Results That Matter
From assessment to production in 90 days
Real outcomes from organizations that used the ASCEND™ framework to deploy AI with confidence.
Challenge: Inconsistent patient intake and scheduling causing revenue leakage across locations
Solution: Implemented AI triage workflow with appointment optimization and automated follow-ups
Challenge: Manual report generation consuming 40+ hours/week across compliance teams
Solution: Deployed AI-powered document processing with human-in-the-loop review
Challenge: Member inquiries overwhelming small staff, knowledge scattered across hundreds of documents
Solution: Built internal knowledge assistant with source-cited answers and escalation workflows
"We went from 'AI sounds interesting' to having a production workflow in 8 weeks. The governance framework alone was worth the engagement."
"Jermaine brought a level of rigor we hadn't seen from other consultants. He understood our compliance requirements from day one and didn't try to sell us tools we didn't need."
Industries We Serve
AI strategy built for your sector
Healthcare
HIPAA-conscious AI workflows for providers and health systems
Enterprise & Mid-Market
Scalable AI strategy for companies with 50-500 employees
Associations & Nonprofits
Member-focused AI for trade associations and mission-driven orgs
Small Business & Startups
Right-sized AI that delivers ROI without enterprise complexity
Ready to deploy AI with confidence?
Take our free 5-minute assessment to find out exactly where AI can help, and what to do first.