Private AI Infrastructure
When your organization uses third-party AI services, every query sends data to external servers. You don’t control where that data is stored, who can access it, or how it’s used. For organizations handling protected health information, financial records, legal documents, or trade secrets, that’s not a policy question. It’s an exposure.
Self-hosted AI eliminates that risk. When the AI runs on your own infrastructure, whether on-premises or in a private cloud environment you control, your data never leaves your network. You set the access controls, the retention policies, and the audit trail. There’s no third-party in the loop.
Open-source AI models have closed the gap with commercial offerings significantly over the past two years. Capable models are available today for general reasoning, document analysis, coding assistance, and specialized tasks. They run on your hardware, new models are released on a regular cadence, and you are never locked into a single vendor.
What We Deploy
Infrastructure
The core AI server, configured and optimized for your selected model, your performance requirements, and your expected usage volume.
Document Processing
Automated extraction, classification, and routing for sensitive documents like medical records, contracts, and regulatory filings. No data leaves your environment.
Chat Interfaces
Internal chatbot applications with conversation history, user management, and role-based access controls. Think of it as a private alternative to ChatGPT that runs entirely on your systems.
Coding and Development Tools
AI-assisted development environments that understand your internal codebase and run locally.
Knowledge Bases
Your internal documents, policies, and procedures connected to the AI model so staff can ask questions in plain language and get answers grounded in your organization’s actual documentation.
Monitoring and Audit Logging
Real-time dashboards for system health and usage metrics, plus complete interaction logs for compliance documentation.
How the Engagement Works
We start with your use case and regulatory requirements, not with hardware. Whether your team needs a chatbot for clinical staff, a document processor for claims review, or a general-purpose AI assistant, the use case drives every decision that follows.
Before any infrastructure is purchased, we give your team access to candidate models so they can evaluate performance on real tasks. You see how the AI handles your actual workflows and confirm it meets your needs before committing to anything.
Once a model is selected, we plan the infrastructure. That means matching hardware to your performance requirements, your budget, and your room to grow. Some organizations start with a purpose-built GPU server. Others begin with a smaller deployment for a single team and expand later. We help you find the right entry point.
After the infrastructure is in place, we build the tooling layer: the applications, integrations, and interfaces your team will interact with daily. We document everything and train your staff so the system operates independently.
Ongoing Support
We start with your use case and regulatory requirements, not with hardware. Whether your team needs a chatbot for clinical staff, a document processor for claims review, or a general-purpose AI assistant, the use case drives every decision that follows.
Before any infrastructure is purchased, we give your team access to candidate models so they can evaluate performance on real tasks. You see how the AI handles your actual workflows and confirm it meets your needs before committing to anything.
Once a model is selected, we plan the infrastructure. That means matching hardware to your performance requirements, your budget, and your room to grow. Some organizations start with a purpose-built GPU server. Others begin with a smaller deployment for a single team and expand later. We help you find the right entry point.
After the infrastructure is in place, we build the tooling layer: the applications, integrations, and interfaces your team will interact with daily. We document everything and train your staff so the system operates independently.
Predictable Costs, No Vendor Lock-In
Self-hosted AI runs on fixed infrastructure costs. There are no per-query fees, no usage-based billing surprises, and no scaling API costs as your team adopts the tools more broadly. High-volume use cases become economically viable in a way they often aren’t with commercial AI subscriptions.
And because the system is built on open-source models, you’re not tied to a single provider. As better models are released, they can be swapped in. Your infrastructure, your tooling, and your team’s workflows stay the same.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If your organization hasn’t yet assessed where AI fits or what the risks look like, our AI Readiness and Risk Assessment is designed as the starting point. We’ll help you understand your current state and build a plan before any technology decisions are made.
If you already know your use case and need a specialized tool rather than general-purpose infrastructure, our Custom AI Applications practice builds purpose-built solutions for specific workflows.
Testimonials
"SunHawk demonstrated a commendable commitment to precision and compliance throughout our engagement. Their expertise in navigating complex healthcare regulations was evident, providing us with a thorough and insightful audit. We required assistance with a complex billing audit that required statistical analysis. As a smaller healthcare system, SunHawk provided us a level of audit expertise that we are not able to staff in-house. The team’s responsiveness and industry knowledge make them a valuable partner for healthcare organizations seeking rigorous and reliable auditing services."
Sara Coverstone
Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer
Northern Arizona Healthcare
"SunHawk was an outstanding partner in the provision of interim leadership in compliance and internal audit for our organization. They provided seamless coverage and advancement of our compliance and internal audit functions. As CEO, I had no concerns or worries during our engagement. They were true partners for us!"
Alfred E. Pilong
President and CEO
Garnet Health
"James and the SunHawk team have been an invaluable resource for our Compliance Office - they are a reliable, well experienced, trusted and knowledgeable team of professionals who at a moment’s notice will take your calls or respond to your emails.
Their advice helped us navigate the ever evolving, highly regulated healthcare industry! Whether it’s discussing report methodology or determining appropriate repayment, SunHawk provides the reassurance and confidence that you are doing the right thing!
We are honored to have partnered with SunHawk and will continue to do so in the future!"
Natasha Cogdill
Vice President/Chief Ethics, Compliance and Privacy Officer
Community Health System
"SunHawk’s professionals are leaders in the compliance and risk industries. Over the years I have worked with a number of their professionals on a series of projects/issues and learned SunHawk’s professionals are problem/solution-oriented and great coalition builders.
SunHawk Professionals get the job done and are a pleasure to work with. Commitment, Experience, Professionalism, and Integrity; that's what SunHawk Professionals brings to the table."
Gerry Roy
Vice President/Chief Ethics, Compliance and Privacy Officer
Phoenix Children's Hospital
"Jim Rough is among the most conscientious professionals I have encountered. When he says he is going to do something -- he does it. Jim has a broad range of experience gained over decades in leading organizations.
Now as the founder of his own firm, Jim will be enabled to provide the same high-quality service to his clients in a setting that allows greater customization to his clients' financial circumstances."
Frank M. Placenti
Chair, US Corporate Governance & Securities Regulation
Practice, Squire Patton Boggs
"SunHawk Consulting's HIPAA Check Program provided us with an invaluable third-party review of our HIPAA policies and practices. The tracking tool SunHawk includes with the Program has become an integral part of our continued monitoring for HIPAA compliance.
Jan Elezian's extensive hands-on compliance experience was evident during site visits and staff interviews as she translated difficult subject matter into practical use scenarios and provided quality feedback. Thank you SunHawk team!"
Nancy Lipman
Vice President, Compliance
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
"SunHawk provides an array of dynamic professionals, each with significant subject matter expertise and a problem-solver approach. Beyond their knowledge and conscientious work ethic, however, is a team of caring individuals who strive to furnish individualized, tailored assistance with a personal touch.
Jim Rough's dedication to the success of SunHawk clients is evidenced by his strategic and prospective thinking complemented by his ability to truly anticipate the needs of a company in the midst of the complicated compliance climate. I highly recommend SunHawk for companies of any size seeking actionable solutions and measurable results."
Michelle Missal
Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Paragon 28, Inc.
“Sunhawk Consulting has proven to be a trusted partner with the ability to deliver results. We have consistently been impressed with their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to customer service. Sunhawk Consulting has supported our enterprise-wide risk assessment, risk management activities, and the configuration of our Governance, Risk and Compliance software tool.
Sunhawk Consulting’s leadership and consultative services have helped us to successfully navigate through the complexities of SOC, HIPAA, NIST and FedRAMP audits this year. The knowledgeable team of Sunhawk professionals has been and continues to be an invaluable resource for us, ensuring we are positioned for success in all our audits and assessment activities.”
Zachary Fain
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Signature Performance
“The team at SunHawk Consulting helped our private equity backed company establish consistent auditing processes for our patient charts and shared easily digestible data that we could take back to our clinical teams to help drive improvements and consistency around their clinical documentation. We highly recommend utilizing SunHawk Consulting to help your company ensure compliance is top of mind for your clinical teams. ”
Lauren Gerdin, DDS
Chief Dental Officer
Cherry Tree Dental
“SunHawk’s healthcare compliance, privacy, and security consulting team embodies the principles of integrity, responsibility, quality, and collaboration in both interaction and product. Their in-house buffet of expertise allows for uninterrupted service, no matter the subject. I am pleased to recommend SunHawk Consulting to any organization seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable consultant. ”
Rosali Delgado-Steffen
Compliance Manager/ Privacy Officer
Northern Valley Indian Health
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