Machado Consulting

05/28/2026

We’re excited to officially launch the Machado Webinar Series!

Our first session brought together members of the Machado team to share practical, real-world insight around cybersecurity, AI, business technology, and operational risk, breaking down the conversations businesses are actively trying to navigate right now.

From leadership perspectives to technical guidance, the goal was to give attendees a deeper understanding of what’s happening in today’s technology landscape and what organizations should actually be paying attention to moving forward.

The engagement, conversations, and feedback from the first session were incredible, and we’re excited to continue building on that momentum.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and if you missed the first webinar, don’t worry, there’s much more to come... Stay tuned!

Unlock the secrets to making AI work for your business! In this must-watch webinar, discover the top five things every small business owner needs to know abo...

05/25/2026

I spent over 30 years in the military. What stays with me most? The people along the way.
This Memorial Day, I’m reflecting on the people who changed my life. Those who stood beside me, shaped who I am, and left a lasting impact I carry with me every day. some people stay with you; some lessons do too. Some of those people are no longer with us- not because life simply moved on, but because their time was cut short far too early. Those were people who showed up for others, who carried their weight without complaint, and who you trusted without question. The kind of people you don’t forget...

Losing them changes you. It gives you a different perspective on time, on leadership, and on what actually matters. A reminder of those who didn’t get more time, and the responsibility we carry to live and lead in a way that honors them. I think about them often. Not in a loud way, but in the way I show up, the way I lead, and the standards I hold myself to. Memorial Day is a reminder of that, remembering those who gave everything. Happy Memorial Day! -Helder Machado

05/12/2026

AI is moving fast and most businesses are already behind on policy, visibility, and risk management around it.
Tomorrow, we’re breaking down what business leaders actually need to know:

Where AI helps, where it creates exposure, and what companies are getting wrong right now

Final seats are filling.

Join us Thursday! https://hubs.ly/Q04gcTV30

05/11/2026

3 DAYS LEFT!!! This Thursday we're building something better, one step at a time. Join us in our Ultimate Survival Guide Webinar Series!

Behind the scenes of our upcoming webinar setup.
No shortcuts, no guesswork. Just intentional work to make sure everything runs the way it should.

May 14th. 10:30 AM.
We’ll show you what actually matters when it comes to AI in your business.

05/04/2026

We had a great time at the Rhode Island Assisted Living Association Annual Conference, connecting with familiar faces and having some genuinely great conversations throughout the event.

RIALA has been a trusted partner of ours for years, and being named Industry Partner of the Year is something we don’t take lightly. It’s a reflection of the strength of that partnership and the work being done across the organizations we collectively support.

Thank you to RIALA for the sponsorship and for continuing to bring together a community that values collaboration, trust, and long-term impact.

And to close things out, congratulations to our iPad Mini winner from Wingate Residences, who earned it by dominating the Pac-Man leaderboard! 👾

04/28/2026

POV: When your email is down, when the internet is down, when a server crashes, or when there’s a security issue: who do you trust to handle your IT infrastructure?

And that’s the standard we hold ourselves to every day. Good IT support isn’t just about break and fix remedies It’s always been about building systems, planning ahead, and preventing problems before they happen.

I’m proud of the team we’ve built at Machado, a team that picks the proactive approach, to our client's everyday problems.

04/21/2026

What’s one risk your business is thinking about more today than it was a year ago? It’s interesting to look back and see how much cybersecurity has changed over the years.

It used to be mostly about firewalls, antivirus, and keeping systems updated, now it’s about risk management, employee training, compliance, backups, cyber insurance, and planning for when something eventually does go wrong.

Good solutions solve a lot of problems before they start, and this applies to a lot more than just technology. that’s where the difference between reacting and being prepared really starts to show. I'll be back with more thoughts another day, hope everyone is having a great start to the week!

04/20/2026

Patriots’ Day marks the beginning of something that was never fully understood in the moment.

Progress, resilience, and stability aren’t built in moments of clarity, they’re built through consistency, preparation, and a willingness to take responsibility even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

That reality carries forward into how we operate today. Machado wishes you an amazing Patriots Day!

04/16/2026

Taking it back a month or two... RIALA Senior Living Institute's Annual Meeting was a great reminder that business aren't built alone. They're shaped through relationships, partnerships, and conversations over time.

Huge thank you to Michael Mangasarian for not only having us, but for awarding Machado with the Industry Partner Award. We’re honored to have earned and maintained your team’s trust since 2020.

RIALA represents over 200 Assisted Living & Extended Care Facilities in Rhode Island. RIALA reminds us of is why relationships will always be at the center of what we do. Technology changes, industries change, but somethings never change: good people doing good work, and constant community support.

04/05/2026

From all of us at Machado, Happy Easter to everyone celebrating! 🐤
We hope you get some time with family, good food, and maybe a little too much chocolate... It’s also a good reminder of how important community is.
We’re very lucky to work with so many great businesses, organizations, and people throughout Worcester, Rhode Island, and all the communities around us. Small businesses, local organizations, partners, clients: all of you are what make this community such a great place to live and work.
Happy Easter Sunday everyone!