OCT Consulting, LLC is an SBA-certified small business that has been delivering professional services and IT solutions to U.S. federal government clients since 2013. Founded by Atul Kathuria, a former Booz Allen Hamilton consultant, the company operates across management consulting, cybersecurity, strategic planning, data analytics, and acquisition support. The firm maintains multiple government contract vehicles and positions itself as combining small business agility with large consultancy expertise - a claim it backs by serving as a recurring advisor to federal agencies navigating process optimization and operational efficiency challenges.
On the technical side, OCT's cybersecurity practice operates within a broader IT solutions portfolio that includes data analytics capabilities. The company's federal-focused work means threat models center on compliance frameworks, agency-specific security requirements, and the particular constraints of government IT environments. Teams work directly with agencies on both strategic planning and hands-on implementation, though specific tooling, scale of security operations, or depth of specialized practice areas remain undisclosed in public materials.
The firm has grown from startup to established federal contractor over the past decade, though employee count and revenue figures aren't publicly available. OCT's client base consists entirely of U.S. federal government agencies, which shapes both the operational tempo and the nature of problems teams encounter - long procurement cycles, clearance requirements, and the intersection of policy and technology. The company emphasizes innovation culture internally, but federal consulting work ultimately means balancing technical solutions with bureaucratic navigation and regulatory compliance.
