Enterprise Consulting

Enterprise Expertise.
Boutique Agility.
Better Outcomes.

We help organizations navigate audit, compliance, and technology challenges with hands-on consultants who've been in your shoes.

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100%
Client Satisfaction
3 Sectors
Fed · SLED · Commercial
60+
Yrs Combined Expertise
Who We Are

Transforming strategy
into results.

ZenAtikin is a strategic consulting and implementation partner helping organizations reduce complexity, improve performance, and achieve sustainable growth.

Our team brings together expertise in audit, compliance, technology, and system implementation — with one shared mission: to simplify complexity and deliver results that last.

ZenAtikin LLC
Quality Life, Quality Work
Federal
Sector
SLED
Sector
Commercial
Sector
Nonprofit
Sector

A Joint Venture of The Zen Partners and Atikin Consulting

Our Expertise

Capabilities built for
the enterprise.

From boardroom strategy to platform deployment — we deliver across the full spectrum of consulting, technology, and compliance.

Audit & Advisory

Internal audit, risk assessments, SOX compliance, and controls optimization — grounded in proven enterprise methodology and tailored to your organization's risk landscape.

GRC & Compliance

Governance, risk, and compliance program design, implementation, and maturity assessments. Policy management, regulatory mapping, and enterprise risk frameworks.

IT & Cybersecurity

IT general controls, cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability management, and security program strategy. Secure your systems and modernize with confidence.

Custom Software & AI

Bespoke application development, AI/ML pipelines, RAG-powered solutions, and intelligent automation — transforming data into decisions with modern technology.

Data & Analytics

Databricks, data engineering, dashboard design, reporting automation, and analytics strategy. Turn raw data into actionable intelligence at enterprise scale.

Platform Implementations

End-to-end deployment of enterprise platforms including Workiva, Databricks, and GRC tools. Configuration, integration, training, and post-production support.

Our Approach

Strategy should drive
measurable change.

Understand

We immerse ourselves in your business to uncover challenges and opportunities.

Strategize

We design tailored strategies aligned with your goals and available resources.

Implement

We guide execution to ensure solutions are practical, effective, and sustainable.

Measure

We monitor performance, refine processes, and deliver clear, tangible results.

Why ZenAtikin

Built different.
By design.

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    Top-Firm Alumni, Boutique Delivery

    Our leadership comes from KPMG, Grant Thornton, and Protiviti — bringing enterprise rigor with the agility and attention of a focused team.

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    Public & Private Sector Expertise

    SLED, federal, commercial, and nonprofit clients trust us to navigate compliance requirements, procurement, and complex stakeholder environments.

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    GSA Schedule Holder

    Government clients benefit from streamlined procurement through our GSA Schedule — reducing time-to-engage and simplifying the contracting process.

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    Technology-Forward

    From Workiva and Databricks to AI-powered solutions, we pair deep domain expertise with modern technology capabilities.

A Joint Venture
of The Zen Partners and Atikin Consulting — combining deep GRC expertise with technology-driven implementation capabilities.
3
Sectors Served
100%
Senior-Led
Trusted By

Organizations that trust us
to deliver.

From state agencies and universities to global nonprofits and commercial enterprises.

State of Iowa HHS
MD State Retirement Agency
Morgan State University
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Milwaukee County
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Sanford Health
Dallas County
City of Phoenix
Salt Lake Community College
City of Clarksville, TN
City of Miami, FL
Coconino County, AZ
El Paso Water Utility
Florida A&M
Iowa DOM
ISU
LISC
MA Convention Center Authority
Mesa County, CO
NHRS
NM Finance Authority
OUC
Palm Beach County, FL
State of Tennessee
TCU
KY TRS
TX DMV
TX GLO
TxDOT
VHC
Virtua
WA DRS
Waukesha County, WI
Wicomico County, MD
YMCA
Let's Talk

Ready to turn complexity
into clarity?

Whether you need audit support, a platform deployment, or a strategic partner — we'll help you get there.

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jonathan@zenatikin.com  ·  ketan@zenatikin.com
(407) 990-9365  ·  (703) 317-7601
Our Services

Full-spectrum consulting
for the modern enterprise.

From audit and advisory to AI engineering — we deliver across every layer of risk, compliance, and technology.

Advisory & Audit Technology & Cyber Engineering & Data Platforms & Managed Services
Advisory & Audit

Risk, compliance, and
assurance services.

Deep domain expertise in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance — across public and private sectors.

Internal Audit

Risk-based audit planning, fieldwork execution, findings management, and reporting — built on proven methodology from top advisory firms.

Enterprise Risk Management

Risk framework design, risk appetite definition, heat map development, and ongoing risk monitoring programs aligned to COSO and ISO 31000.

GRC Program Advisory

Governance, risk, and compliance program design, maturity assessments, policy management, and regulatory mapping across complex environments.

SOX & Compliance Testing

SOX control testing, remediation support, management testing programs, and compliance readiness assessments for regulatory requirements.

Policy & Procedure Development

Corporate policy frameworks, standard operating procedures, policy lifecycle management, and compliance documentation aligned to industry standards.

Third-Party Risk Management

Vendor risk assessments, due diligence programs, contract compliance monitoring, and supply chain risk frameworks for critical third-party relationships.

Technology & Cybersecurity

Secure, modern, and
resilient infrastructure.

Protecting your systems and modernizing your technology landscape with hands-on expertise.

IT Audit

IT general controls testing, application controls review, SOC readiness, and technology risk assessments aligned to COBIT and NIST frameworks.

Cybersecurity Assessments

Vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, security architecture review, and incident response planning for enterprise environments.

Cloud Security & Migration

Cloud readiness assessments, Azure/AWS security configuration, migration planning, and cloud governance frameworks for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

IT Managed Services

Ongoing IT operations support, infrastructure monitoring, patch management, help desk services, and proactive system administration for lean IT teams.

WCAG 2.2 Accessibility Compliance

Web accessibility audits, WCAG 2.2 AA/AAA remediation, ADA compliance assessments, and accessible design consulting for digital properties and applications.

Security Program Strategy

CISO advisory, security roadmap development, zero trust architecture planning, and security awareness program design for organizations of all sizes.

Engineering & Data

Modern technology that
drives decisions.

Custom-built solutions, intelligent automation, and enterprise data platforms that scale with your organization.

AI & Machine Learning

Custom AI models, natural language processing, predictive analytics, computer vision, and responsible AI frameworks — from proof of concept to production deployment.

Custom Software Development

Full-stack application development, API design, microservices architecture, and legacy system modernization — purpose-built for your business requirements.

Databricks & Data Engineering

Lakehouse architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, Delta Lake implementation, and Databricks workspace configuration for enterprise analytics.

Data Analytics & Visualization

Dashboard design, BI tool implementation, KPI frameworks, and self-service analytics — turning raw data into actionable intelligence for leadership teams.

RAG & Intelligent Automation

Retrieval-augmented generation chatbots, document intelligence, workflow automation, and AI-powered knowledge management systems for enterprise use cases.

DevOps & CI/CD

Pipeline automation, infrastructure as code, containerization, release management, and deployment strategies for rapid and reliable software delivery.

Platform & Managed Services

Enterprise platforms,
expertly delivered.

Implementation, optimization, and ongoing managed services for the platforms that power your business.

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Workiva Managed Services

Ongoing Workiva administration, configuration updates, report maintenance, user support, and continuous optimization — so your team stays focused on outcomes, not the platform.

GRC Platform Implementation

End-to-end deployment of GRC tools including Workiva, ServiceNow GRC, and other platforms — configuration, data migration, integration, and training.

System Integration

API development, middleware configuration, SSO implementation, and data synchronization between enterprise systems — ERP, HRIS, financial, and compliance platforms.

Need Something Specific?

Let's scope it
together.

Don't see exactly what you need? Our team builds custom engagements tailored to your organization's unique challenges.

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jonathan@zenatikin.com  ·  ketan@zenatikin.com
(407) 990-9365  ·  (703) 317-7601
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Leading Public Sector
Implementation Partner
Workiva Implementation Partner

Clarity in compliance.
Confidence in every report.

ZenAtikin is a dedicated Workiva implementation partner specializing in GRC, ERM, ACFR financial reporting, and policy management — built for the public sector and beyond.

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30+
Workiva Engagements
100%
Workiva Focused
5+
Solution Areas
<90d
Avg. Go-Live
Workiva Capabilities

End-to-end Workiva
implementation.

From data model design to report delivery — so your team can focus on the work that matters.

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GRC & ERM

Full risk, control, and assessment lifecycle — custom data models, risk registers, heat maps, dashboards, and recertification workflows tailored to your framework.

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ACFR Financial Reporting

Connected sheet formulas, trial balance automation, GASB-compliant report generation, and workbook structuring for Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.

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Policy & Compliance

Policy management, complaints tracking, intake automation, and audit program configuration — structured for sustainable program operations.

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Business Continuity

BCM workspace buildout including plan types, assessment frameworks, WARG reports, and tabletop exercise tracking within the Workiva platform.

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Audit Management

Internal audit workflow configuration, RCM linkage, finding tracking, and audit reporting — bringing structure and consistency to your audit program.

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Post-Production Support

Ongoing configuration maintenance, user training, platform optimization, and continuous improvement to keep your Workiva environment running smoothly.

Vendor Management

Third-party risk assessments, vendor onboarding workflows, contract tracking, and performance monitoring — all configured within Workiva's connected platform.

Grants Management

Grant compliance tracking, fund allocation reporting, federal award monitoring, and audit-ready documentation structured for Single Audit and Uniform Guidance requirements.

Sustainability & ESG Reporting

ESG data collection, sustainability disclosures, carbon reporting frameworks, and stakeholder-ready reports — leveraging Workiva's purpose-built ESG solution.

What We Build Daily
Data Models WARG Reports Form YAML Assessments Connected Sheets Heat Maps Dashboards Configurable Enums Risk Registers Data Selections
Why Us for Workiva

Workiva-native.
Not a sideline.

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    Platform-Deep Expertise

    We live in the Workiva platform daily — data models, WARG textual queries, form YAML, assessment definitions, and computed properties are our craft.

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    SLED & Federal Focus

    State, local, education, and federal agencies trust us to navigate compliance requirements and government procurement.

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    Full Lifecycle Delivery

    From discovery and data model design through configuration, UAT, training, and post-production support — we own the entire implementation.

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    Boutique Attention

    Small team, deep commitment. Every engagement gets senior-level attention from kickoff to go-live and beyond.

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Ready to deploy Workiva
the right way?

Whether you're starting fresh or optimizing an existing environment, we'll help you get there.

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Our Leadership

The people behind
the results.

Seasoned professionals with deep roots in audit, risk, technology, and government consulting — committed to delivering for every client.

Managing Partners

Leadership that's been
in your shoes.

Jonathan Murphy

Jonathan Murphy, CIA

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Audit & Risk Practice Lead · IIA Board Member

Former VP/CAE at Rotech Healthcare and EY Senior Manager with 15+ years leading internal audit, SOX, ERM, and third-party risk programs across Fortune 500 clients.

At EY, drove significant sales and managed revenue across global engagements spanning manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, and government. Led teams of up to 50 across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

EY Marriott CIA IIA Board SOX ERM
Ketan Verma

Ketan Verma

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Technology & Innovation Practice · AWS Certified

12+ years of experience in IT Strategy, Technology Risk, and Cybersecurity with leadership roles at KPMG, Grant Thornton, Protiviti, and Infinitive. MBA with Data Analytics from George Mason University.

Built Atikin LLC's consulting practice from the ground up, growing it into a multi-million dollar operation. Leads technology strategy, platform implementations, and custom software/AI initiatives across the firm's portfolio.

KPMG Grant Thornton Protiviti AWS Certified Workiva ISACA
Business Development
Jimmy Nguyen

Jimmy Nguyen

Head of Business Development

Federal Acquisition SME · GovCon Strategy

Senior acquisition specialist with 20+ years in Federal acquisitions. Managed over 1B+ in full lifecycle contract administration and strategic support. Supported various agencies like HHS, FEMA, USDA, HUD, and DOD.

Former VP of Business Development at three small businesses and strategic advisor to small government contracting start-ups. Has won over 60M in government contracts ranging in capabilities of IT transformation, data modernization, communication/marketing, and professional services. Drives ZenAtikin's growth strategy across government and commercial sectors.

GDIT BLN24 DOD Federal BD Acquisition SLED
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the team?

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