About Famford Consulting

In regulated finance, AI doesn't fail on the model. It fails on the foundation.

Every stalled AI initiative we've seen traces back to the same place — not the algorithm, but the data beneath it and the governance around it. Data nobody had mapped. Decisions nobody could explain. Compliance treated as paperwork instead of a foundation 

At Famford Consulting, we find out where you truly stand, fix the foundation, then build AI that

reaches production — and survives an audit.  We strive to help our clients achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

• Governance-first, not governance-later. We build for the questions a regulator will ask — traceable data, explainable decisions, audit-ready evidence — from day one, not as a retrofit.
• Evidence, not opinions. Our findings point to named tables and columns in your actual data. No slide-deck generalities.
• BFSI-native. We speak the language of RBI expectations, DPDPA obligations, and board risk appetite — because we've operated inside it   
• We align our work with the standards your board and regulators care about

Founded by Vivek Chhabra: A seasoned AI and transformation leader with two decades across banking, fintech, data analytics, and enterprise AI — Famford brings deep domain expertise where it matters most: at the intersection of business strategy and technology execution.

 He's watched AI initiatives both succeed and stall from the inside, and built Famford to give institutions what he wished they'd had: an honest, evidence-based read on their readiness *before* they invest. He advises at GenPhase.ai and focuses on Responsible AI and data governance 

We don't just advise — we partner.