Navigating the Tech Wilderness
A Note From The Founder: David Helmer, Ph.D.
Navigating the Tech Wilderness (NTTW) Consulting LLC brings a holistic view to tech strategy, with a unique ability to navigate the gap between story and substance. With consulting services for technology strategy, investment (including diligence), and policy, as well as education on AI for senior leaders, policy-makers, and other non-technical stakeholders, NTTW supports holistic assessments that effectively integrate and translate technical content to support business and policy decision-making. As the founder and principal, I bring experience working in advanced technology and policy development, technology roadmapping, corporate realities, and with the government/DOD. I'm here to work with you to ensure you place the right technical bets and avoid getting lost in the tech wilderness.
Why Choose NTTW Consulting?
Holistic Tech Perspective and Analysis
Tech decisions aren't just about tech. NTTW will help you understand tech in your full context. Not just "can we" but "should we." I'll help integrate policy, economics, and other factors into your decision-making.
Deep Technical Expertise
PhD, Principal Professional Staff, and a professor. AI to additive manufacturing. Healthcare to simulation to aviation. Advisor to senior officials and policy experience. A proven track record of technical insight and delivery.
Unique Tech Translation Ability
Technical insight doesn't help if decision-makers can't understand what it means. I've spent years translating for and teaching lawyers, senior government personnel, students, and everything in between.
Industry, Government, and Academic Experience
Nearly a decade working with government at the Applied Physics Lab. 11 years in academia. Industry perspective via the Boston Consulting Group, GE, and experience assessing bets for the government.
Hype-Less Capability Evaluation
Buy reality, not hype, by knowing what's story and what's substance. I'm here to tell you the truth, not to sell you AI or other over-promised pseudo-magic
Unbiased and Personalized Guidance
Tech realities are universal, but your vision isn't. Don't settle for generic talking points. Get guidance and insight that reflects your goals, needs, and context.