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FireOak Case Studies

Our work speaks for itself – but we let our clients do the talking.

These case studies highlight how we've helped nonprofits, startups, research organizations, and global teams tackle complex challenges with clarity, structure, and confidence.

We protect our clients' privacy, so we anonymize where needed – but the strategies, results, and lessons learned are very real.

🌿 Biotech Startup: Fractional CIO Leadership with Real ROI

Saving Six Figures, Building Smarter Foundations
This fast-paced biotech startup brought us on as a fractional CIO to untangle and optimize their tech landscape. Within our first year, we identified over $100,000 in unnecessary or misaligned software licenses and subscriptions — savings that directly improved their runway.

But our work didn’t stop there. We built a new internal intranet to serve as the single source of truth for key operational processes, reducing confusion and speeding up onboarding. We also began building a fit-for-purpose information security program from scratch — including governance, policies, training, and day-to-day guidance to keep their data secure and their team aligned.

“FireOak brought order, clarity, and strategy to a chaotic tech environment — and delivered ROI we could see on the balance sheet.”

🌿Global Environmental Sustainability NGO: Fractional CIO Support on a Shoestring

Standardizing IT in Low-Resource, High-Impact Settings
This international nonprofit operates across Africa, Asia, and Latin America — often in regions with limited connectivity and tight budgets. As their fractional CIO, we’re helping shift from an ad hoc, decentralized IT approach to a more standardized, secure, and supportable model.

Our focus: improving IT governance, standardizing the tech stack, and simplifying device management across a mixed Mac and PC environment. We're leading the transition to Windows-only devices and coordinating a global upgrade to Windows 11 before the Windows 10 end-of-life deadline — ensuring compliance without compromising on cost or capability.

“FireOak’s strategic oversight helps us punch above our weight. We’re doing more, better — with less.”

🌿Advocacy & Human Rights Org: From Fractional CISO to Full SOC

Security Strategy That Scales With Risk
We served as the fractional CISO for this global nonprofit for several years — helping them overhaul their technical infrastructure, implement strong foundational controls, and build a culture of security from the ground up.

But as threats increased — and their visibility in a socio-political space made them a more frequent target — we recommended a shift: it was time to move to a full 24/7 SOC with SIEM capabilities. Because the right groundwork was in place, the transition was smooth and strategic — not reactive.

“FireOak helped us stay ahead of rising threats. When the time came to scale our security posture, we were ready.”

🌿Fortune 500 Tech Company: Building a Global Knowledge Base

Turning Global Complexity Into Clarity
This international tech company needed a better way to connect knowledge across business units and regions. We led the design and strategy for a global knowledge base — purpose-built to support internal operations, reduce duplication, and make critical information easy to find, share, and use across time zones and teams.

The solution brought together internal documentation, key processes, templates, and institutional knowledge — all in one place. Paired with a smart taxonomy and access controls, the new knowledge base is now a backbone of global operations.

Just the Tip of the Iceberg

These stories are just a glimpse of how we help organizations align their knowledge, technology, and mission. From intranet strategy to information security, from digital governance to global KM initiatives — we meet our clients where they are and help them get where they need to go.

Whether you’re scaling fast, streamlining operations, or shoring up your security, we bring clarity, structure, and momentum to your next chapter.