Company Information
Introducing Tech Tavern
We help you harness AI, data, and cloud to transform your mission into impact—strategically and responsibly.
- Strategic Roadmaps – Insight-driven plans for AI, data governance, and digital transformation.
- Prototype to Production – We build pilots, proofs of concept, and production-ready tech.
- Mission First – Technology that amplifies purpose, tailored to nonprofits, public sector, and beyond.
Tech Tavern is a veteran-owned business.
Our Mission Areas
Data Security
Build trust with governance, compliance, and responsible data practices.
Artificial Intelligence
Harness the power of AI to drive innovation and efficiency - from roadmap to porotype to policy.
Digital Transformation
Reimagine how your organization delivers mission with modern infrastructure and leadership support.
Our Services
Our Technology Stack
Cloud
AI
Code
Tap into Insights
Effective recruitment, collaborative tutorials, formal training, and development challenges are all effective ways to grow your workforce. Tech Tavern has a long history of facilitating growth and achieving real-world impact.
- AI readiness assessments and ethical AI workshops.
- Data governance and compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO).
- Facilitation of community-driven technology discussions and hackathons
Tap into Impact
Tech Tavern helps you execute your strategy through experience at all levels of IT. We move you forward by collaboratively developing and managing plans, measuring and monitoring outcomes, or providing IT leadership.
- Interim AI/Data leadership and public sector/nonprofit transformation.
- Strategic planning for AI, digital transformation, and grant-funded projects.
- Development of AI governance policies and data compliance plans.
Tap into Solutions
In addition to strategic IT leadership, Tech Tavern provides direct hands-on support for your IT needs. Be it kick-starting an initiative with best practices, prototyping, and rapid development, or consolidating and streamlining operations, Tech Tavern has the right skills and partnerships for you.
- Prototyping and MVP development with Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Data engineering and analytics systems (cloud-based pipelines, RDBMS, time-series)
- Cloud-native deployments and infrastructure for mission-driven applications
About Tech Tavern
Who We Are
Tech Tavern is led by Scott Turnbull, a veteran tech executive with over 25 years of experience guiding mission-driven organizations — from universities and nonprofits to municipalities and federal agencies like the UN, NSF, NIST, and DoD — through digital transformation, AI strategy, and data modernization.
Expertise & Leadership
- Visionary leader in the Smart City and civic innovation movement
- Trusted bridge-builder, delivering complex national infrastructure programs
- AI and data modernization expert, blending governance, systems design, and engineering
- Seasoned public speaker on data strategy, privacy, and tech-fueled economic development
- Startup mentor and advisor for early-stage innovation
- Community-focused technologist, bridging business strategy and public impact
Why Work With Scott?
- Strategic execution: Balances visionary thinking with disciplined delivery (PMP-certified)
- Responsible AI champion: Advocates for mission-aligned, responsible and pragmatic innovation (Gen-AI certified)
- Collaborative leadership: Known for aligning stakeholders across sectors and skill levels
Contact Information
Contact us:
Let’s Tap Into Your Mission. Whether you're nearby or across time zones, I’m ready to help. Let’s start a conversation—virtually or in person—about how AI, data, and strategy can serve your purpose.
