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Our Story

Technology That Works
For You, Not Against You

Since 2016, Don't Panic Consulting has been building technology solutions with a simple philosophy: your tools should serve your goals, protect your data, and respect your values.

2016
Founded
0%
Customer Churn
100%
US-Based

Built in Maine.
Built Different.

Don't Panic Consulting was founded in July 2016 in Topsham, Maine, with a mission to build technology that is transparent, intuitive, and aligned with client goals.

Over nearly a decade, we've maintained a remarkable track record: zero customer churn in our managed services business. That's not a marketing claim—it's a testament to our commitment to building lasting relationships and delivering real value.

We created AOCodex because we saw organizations being forced to choose between cutting-edge AI capabilities and protecting their intellectual property. That's a false choice—and we built the solution that proves it.

The C.O.G.S. Framework

Every solution we deliver is built on four pillars that drive lasting business transformation:

C
Continuity
Ensuring your systems run reliably, day after day
O
Optimization
Making your technology work smarter, not harder
G
Growth
Scaling solutions that grow with your business
S
Strategy
Aligning technology with your long-term vision
Our Mission

The Market of Trust

We believe millions of businesses, families, and individuals are seeking a principled alternative to Big Tech. Technology should work WITH users, not against them. Users shouldn't have to compromise their values to use cutting-edge tools. And user data belongs to users—period.

Our Values

How We Do Business

These aren't just words on a wall. They're the principles we apply to every decision, every product, and every interaction.

Fairness

We deal fairly in all our interactions, building relationships based on mutual respect and equitable treatment.

Integrity

We do what we say and say what we mean. Our word is our bond, and we stand behind every product we build.

Honesty

Transparency in everything we do. No hidden agendas, no fine print tricks, no data exploitation.

Leadership

Meet the Founder

JD

Justin R. Donnaruma

Founder & CEO

Justin founded Don't Panic Consulting in 2016 after more than a decade working in technology fields spanning cyber intelligence, security, and software development for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and non-profits.

As a multi-certified Salesforce Technical Architect specializing in AI and Data Cloud solutions, Justin brings deep expertise in enterprise-scale system architecture. His experience spans Heroku, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Platform clouds.

"We believe technology should serve people, not exploit them. That principle guides everything we build."

What We're Building

The AO Cyber Ecosystem

AOCodex is the flagship product of AO Cyber Systems, our technology subsidiary focused on building the next generation of AI-native business tools.

Flagship

AOCodex

Secure, governed access to 100+ AI models through a unified interface. Enterprise-grade data protection with zero data training guarantee.

Coming Soon

DevFlow

AI-native developer platform designed to foster third-party innovation on AO Cyber infrastructure.

Coming Soon

Eden Platform

Full suite of AI-native business applications built on the foundation of trust and user-first principles.

Get In Touch

Let's Talk

Whether you're interested in AOCodex, exploring enterprise solutions, or just want to learn more about what we're building, we'd love to hear from you.

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