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Consulting is an A.R.T.
At CognaCore, the Advisory and Research Team (ART) is a core part of how we deliver lasting value. Comprised of experienced leaders from industry and academia, ART brings a cross disciplinary perspective to our most complex client challenges. Their insight strengthens our approach, ensuring every solution is grounded in evidence, shaped by real world experience, and aligned with strategic goals. This commitment to depth and rigor is one of the ways CognaCore stands apart from traditional consultancies.
The Advisory and Research Team
The Advisory and
Research Team
CognaCore's A.R.T. provides unparalleled, tailored consulting through a diverse team of accomplished experts.
Claude Nebel
Senior Security Advisor
In 2021 Claude Nebel was rated top 10 most Influential People in Security by Security Magazine. Claude Nebel brings with him an exceptional legacy of leadership and expertise. Claude’s distinguished career includes serving as Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Cargill Incorporated, where he directed global security initiatives for one of the largest privately held corporations in the world.
Prior to Cargill, Claude dedicated over two decades to the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, rising to the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Office of Foreign Missions. His extensive experience in asset protection, crisis management, and intelligence operations, combined with his strategic acumen, makes him an invaluable addition to A.R.T.
His insights further strengthen CognaCore’s ability to deliver innovative, secure, and forward-thinking solutions for our clients.
Senior Security Advisor
In 2021 Claude Nebel was rated top 10 most Influential People in Security by Security Magazine. Claude Nebel brings with him an exceptional legacy of leadership and expertise. Claude’s distinguished career includes serving as Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Cargill Incorporated, where he directed global security initiatives for one of the largest privately held corporations in the world.
Prior to Cargill, Claude dedicated over two decades to the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, rising to the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Office of Foreign Missions. His extensive experience in asset protection, crisis management, and intelligence operations, combined with his strategic acumen, makes him an invaluable addition to A.R.T.
His insights further strengthen CognaCore’s ability to deliver innovative, secure, and forward-thinking solutions for our clients.
Samuel Zaruba, PhD
AI & Cybersecurity Lead
Samuel Zaruba, PhD, leads CognaCore's Advisory and Research Team, offering over a decade of unparalleled expertise in IT risk management, cybersecurity, and auditing. His career spans collaborations with Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, and academic institutions, where he has provided strategic guidance on navigating complex IT challenges. Samuel’s academic credentials include teaching and publishing in top-tier journals, focusing on IT governance and risk assessment.
His work with leading organizations like Microsoft and Amazon Web Services has established him as a trusted authority in secure system design and risk mitigation.
Samuel’s depth of knowledge and practical experience ensure that Cognacore’s clients receive cutting-edge, secure, and reliable solutions tailored to their needs.
AI & Cybersecurity Lead
Samuel Zaruba, PhD, leads CognaCore's Advisory and Research Team, offering over a decade of unparalleled expertise in IT risk management, cybersecurity, and auditing. His career spans collaborations with Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, and academic institutions, where he has provided strategic guidance on navigating complex IT challenges. Samuel’s academic credentials include teaching and publishing in top-tier journals, focusing on IT governance and risk assessment.
His work with leading organizations like Microsoft and Amazon Web Services has established him as a trusted authority in secure system design and risk mitigation.
Samuel’s depth of knowledge and practical experience ensure that Cognacore’s clients receive cutting-edge, secure, and reliable solutions tailored to their needs.
Evelyn Smith, PhD
AI & Market Research Advisor
Evelyn Smith, PhD, is a key member of CognaCore's Advisory and Research Team, bringing deep expertise in AI research, decision sciences, and responsible AI practices. Her research work focuses on critical issues such as AI bias, algorithmic policies, and privacy concerns.
Smith’s industry collaborations include partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and global organizations like Microsoft and the United Nations, where she has worked to align AI strategies with organizational goals.
Her research, published in top-tier academic journals, bridges the gap between theoretical innovation and practical application. Evelyn’s ability to combine rigorous analysis with actionable insights makes her an indispensable resource for clients seeking to navigate the complexities of AI and digital transformation.
AI & Market Research Advisor
Evelyn Smith, PhD, is a key member of CognaCore's Advisory and Research Team, bringing deep expertise in AI research, decision sciences, and responsible AI practices. Her research work focuses on critical issues such as AI bias, algorithmic policies, and privacy concerns.
Smith’s industry collaborations include partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and global organizations like Microsoft and the United Nations, where she has worked to align AI strategies with organizational goals.
Her research, published in top-tier academic journals, bridges the gap between theoretical innovation and practical application. Evelyn’s ability to combine rigorous analysis with actionable insights makes her an indispensable resource for clients seeking to navigate the complexities of AI and digital transformation.