Your Vision.
Our Roadmap.
At Painted Desert Consulting, we specialize in delivering results-driven
strategic advisory services for start-up and scaling businesses.
At Painted Desert Consulting, we
specialize in delivering results-
driven strategic advisory services
for start-up and scaling
businesses.
TRUSTED BY BUSINESSES ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST
Your Vision. Our Roadmap.
Headcount Planning & Attrition Modeling
Leveraging data-driven headcount planning and attrition modeling, our services enable precise forecasting of workforce needs, turnover management, and alignment of talent initiatives with business objectives to support sustained scaling.
People Operations & Culture
Our Talent and Culture Services help organizations align people strategies with business goals to attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.
Market Segmentation & Customer Identification
Designed for scaling organizations, by leveraging data-driven insights to identify high-value customer segments, optimize targeting strategies, and accelerate sustainable growth.
Strategic Planning
We specialize in strategic planning to help businesses establish a clear roadmap for success. Our customized plans are tailored to meet the unique needs of each business.
Who We Are
Painted Desert Consulting is committed to your Success. We pride ourselves on delivering top-notch consulting services honed and tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.
Kyle Grant – Principal People Operations Consultant
Kyle is a People Operations Consultant who helps YC-backed and high-growth startups build scalable, people-first organizations. He blends data-driven insights with hands-on experience to strengthen culture, boost performance, and support teams as they scale. With a background across construction tech, automotive, and fintech, Kyle partners with founders and leaders to grow engaged, adaptable teams that can thrive through rapid change.
His focus has been on integrating data-driven insights into workforce planning, employee engagement, and leadership development to foster organizational excellence. Passionate about creating resilient, inclusive, and adaptive workplaces, Kyle is dedicated to cultivating environments where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Sophie Deskin – Principal Business Operations Consultant
Sophie is a data-driven strategist, consultant, and community builder who helps businesses transform complexity into clarity. With a background in advanced analytics and AI-driven insights, Sophie specializes in turning raw data into actionable strategies that drive growth and improve decision making.
She has lead projects ranging from building revenue forecasts, customer segmentation models, and designing self-service analytics dashboards that empower leaders to understand their customers and markets in new ways.
Beyond client work, Sophie is a founder of the Phoenix Tech Group, a growing community of innovators and entrepreneurs in the valley. When she’s not consulting, you can find her exploring Arizona’s hiking trails, organizing tech events, or experimenting with food science.
Julian Williams – Lead Technical Consultant
Julian is an accomplished Lead Technical Consultant with over 8 years of experience delivering innovative technology solutions and guiding organizations through complex digital transformations. Specializing in systems architecture, enterprise integration, and strategic IT advisory, Julian has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and public sector organizations to design and implement scalable, future-ready solutions.
With a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, Julian excels at translating business objectives into actionable technical strategies that drive measurable outcomes. Their expertise spans cloud computing, software development lifecycle optimization, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies such as AI and data analytics.
Searching for the right Strategy?
Let’s connect and explore how Painted Desert Consulting can be a trusted partner in your growth journey. We’re passionate about helping businesses like yours find clarity, establish momentum, and scale sustainably.
Whether you’re still exploring ideas, have a few questions, or feel ready to take the next step, our team is here to listen, collaborate, and find the best way forward together.
