Who We Are

Notch Above Consulting is a specialized IT and Digital Transformation firm comprised of seasoned professionals with over 25 years of experience. With more than 7 years in operation, we have earned multiple industry awards and recognitions for our expertise and impact. Our approach is tailored to each client, helping organizations achieve their large-scale program initiatives and optimize their products effectively.

Meet Our Leaders

We are a powerhouse team that thrives on solving hard challenges for your organization Our team brings over 20 years of experience driving IT efforts to achieve business transformation, digital transformation and IT operational excellence. We help our clients deliver results and would love to help you take your IT organization to the next level

Driving it efforts
to achieve business

Transformation

Managing Director
Chris Barrett
Ceo & Founder
Kate Parsons
Managing Director
Ashwin Ratanchandani
Program Director
Michael Taranto
Program Director
Michael J. Callahan
Program Director
Vibha Indoliya
Senior Consultant
Heidi Buckley
Enterprise Delivery Director
Christal Desmarais
Program Director
Jennifer Neely
Senior Consultant
Anusha Balineni
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Sheehan
Program Director
Jai Natarajan
Senior Consultant
Jenifer Thrall
Senior Consultant
Mary O'Connor
Project Coordinator
Isabella Bergloff
Ceo & Founder
Kate Parsons
Managing Director
Chris Barett
Managing Director
Ashwin Ratanchandani
Program Director
Karen Doucette
Program Director
Michael J. Callahan
Program Director
Vibha Indoliya
Senior Consultant
Heidi Buckley
Agile Program Director
Christal Desmarais
Program Director
Jenifer Neely
Data & Analytics Lead
Raga Ramalingam
Vice President
Strategy & Operations
Matthew Sheehan
Program Director
Jai Natarayan
Director Human Resources
Lisa Macdonald
Agile Consultant
Tony Hansen

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Managing Director

Chris Barrett

Managing Director

Chris is an accomplished technology leader, with an established track record of leading global teams in the engineering and operation of modern, mission critical IT capabilities. He thrives in complex, cross-functional environments, helping organizations to align enterprise architecture, infrastructure, and application capabilities.

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CEO & Founder

Kate Parsons

CEO & Founder

Kate is an accomplished global technology leader who excels at driving operational excellence and delivering results through technology and process innovations. She has experience in traditional delivery mechanisms as well as agile and scaled agile implementations.

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Managing Director

Ashwin Ratanchandani

Managing Director

Ashwin is a seasoned IT leader, with a proven track record in progressively senior roles, taking on some of the biggest challenges today’s IT organizations face. With a multi-disciplinary background in Software Development, Infrastructure, Architecture, Program Management and IT strategy, he has managed both large scale global teams and small strategically focused highly influential teams.

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Program Director

Michael J. Callahan

Program Director

Mike brings over 25 years experience leading transformational initiatives to support the strategy and operations of growing organizations from startups through Fortune 50 global companies. He is adept at managing complex, cross-functional programs and collaborating with senior leadership teams. Mike has experience across a range of sectors including technology, consumer products, retail and manufacturing and has deep solution and functional expertise in professional services, managed services, customer relationship management and the quote to cash processes.

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Program Director

Vibha Indoliya

Program Director

Vibha is an accomplished Global Process leader with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Vibha is a strong engineering professional skilled in Product Configuration, Product Lifecycle Management, CRM, CPQ, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Architecture, and IT Strategy.

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Senior Consultant

Heidi Buckley

Senior Consultant

Heidi brings over 20 years of IT and operational excellence experience in delivering system, process and policy improvements to drive efficiencies for the business functions she supports. She has worked closely with executives and business stakeholders to ensure their business priorities and initiatives are transitioned to achieve results.

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Enterprise Delivery Director

Christal Desmarais

Enterprise Delivery Director

Christal partners with organizations to develop and execute organizational and operational strategies that drive business performance, improve efficiency, and accelerate the achievement of strategic goals. She works with leaders at all levels, from frontline teams to senior executives, to assess current operating models, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement practical solutions that enhance collaboration, accountability, and value delivery.
 
Drawing on extensive experience in transformation leadership, portfolio management, operational excellence, and change enablement, Christal helps organizations align strategy with execution, optimize business processes, and build the capabilities needed for sustainable growth. Through consulting, coaching, and training, she empowers organizations to navigate complex change and achieve lasting results.
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Program Director

Jenifer Neely

Program Director

Jennifer is an accomplished consulting executive with a successful career driving strategic planning and market growth initiatives, organization effectiveness, and solution design for traditional and agile delivery. She is skilled in leading and guiding global teams with on-time and within budget delivery of multi-million dollar projects adding value to clients within the software, products, communications & high-tech, healthcare, financial services, and utilities sectors.

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Senior Consultant

Anusha Belineni

Senior Consultant

Anusha is a seasoned Program Management and Business Transformation leader with extensive experience guiding complex technology and operational initiatives across diverse industries. She is recognized for her ability to bridge business and technology teams, align stakeholders around strategic objectives, and lead large-scale programs from planning through execution.

With a strong background in enterprise transformation, organizational change, and delivery leadership, Anusha excels at driving cross-functional collaboration, establishing governance frameworks, and improving operational effectiveness. Her thoughtful leadership style, combined with a disciplined approach to execution, enables organizations to navigate change, mitigate risk, and achieve measurable business outcomes while maintaining a focus on people, process, and long-term value creation.

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Chief Operating Officer

Matthew Sheehan

Chief Operating Officer

Matthew is an accomplished operations, strategy, and business transformation executive with more than 15 years of experience leading growth, delivery, and operational excellence across the technology, consulting, and cybersecurity sectors. As Chief Operating Officer of Notch Above Consulting, he is responsible for overseeing the firm’s day-to-day operations, talent strategy, client delivery, business development, strategic partnerships, and organizational growth initiatives.

Matthew plays a pivotal role in scaling the business by aligning operational execution with strategic objectives, building high-performing teams, strengthening client relationships, and driving market expansion. 

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Program Director

Jai Natarajan

Program Director

 A leader to team members and in building high performing teams with systematic view and approach in delivering digital solutions meeting regulatory compliance and GxP technology requirements. Experience in architecting, designing, implementing and supporting business systems, applications, data and integration platforms and solutions using cloud and on-premise computing environments for multiple industries driven by strategy, technology capabilities, roadmaps, processes, and culture.

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Senior Consultant

Jenifer Thrall

Senior Consultant

Jenifer is a seasoned Senior Consultant with extensive experience leading complex business and technology initiatives that drive operational excellence and organizational growth. She is known for her ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, navigate complex environments, and deliver strategic programs that align business objectives with measurable results.

Throughout her career, Jenifer has successfully led cross-functional teams through transformation initiatives, process improvements, and large-scale program deliveries across a variety of industries. 

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Senior Consultant

Mary O'Connor

Senior Consultant

Mary is a trusted Senior Consultant with a proven track record of helping organizations successfully navigate complex business, technology, and operational initiatives. She brings a unique ability to translate strategic goals into actionable plans, ensuring alignment across stakeholders while maintaining a strong focus on execution and results.

With experience supporting enterprise-wide programs and organizational change efforts, Mary excels at driving collaboration, managing competing priorities, and delivering solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen operations, and support long-term growth. 

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Project Coordinator

Isabella Bergloff

Project Coordinator

Isabella is a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator who plays a key role in supporting successful project delivery and operational execution. She excels at coordinating activities across teams, maintaining project schedules, tracking deliverables, and ensuring stakeholders have the information needed to make informed decisions and keep initiatives moving forward.

With a strong focus on communication, organization, and accountability, Isabella helps create structure within complex programs and fast-paced environments. 

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