Start with the exposure
Understand the data, identities, permissions, and connected tools involved before expanding an AI rollout.
About Cocha Technology
AI governance and secure IT, built around the way your business works.
Cocha helps law firms and mid-size organizations put Claude, Copilot, and ChatGPT to work with clearer data boundaries, accountable ownership, and a practical plan for ongoing operations.
Technology decisions need business context.
We are a Houston-based consulting firm working with organizations across the United States. Our focus is AI deployment and governance, Microsoft 365 security, and the data foundations that make those investments useful.
Law firms are a core part of our practice. We also work with oil & gas, medical device, and PE-backed organizations where sensitive information, operational continuity, and cost discipline shape every technology decision.
Build controls into delivery
Turn governance decisions into roles, access boundaries, approval steps, and configurations your team can operate.
Stay accountable
Agree on ownership, scope, and the next steps. Connect implementation to the team responsible for maintaining it.
Meet the people leading Cocha.
Steven R. Combs
Co-Founder & Managing Director
30+ years in enterprise IT and security, including 15 years working with law firms. Steven leads technology strategy, AI governance, Microsoft 365 security, and delivery.
Meet Steven →Gabriella San Miguel
President & Co-Founder
Gabriella leads business operations, client relationships, and Cocha’s direction. Her background spans more than 27 years in aviation and the leadership of Wander Web Studio.
Meet Gabriella →A connected practice, from AI to everyday IT.
AI deployment & governance
Plan and govern Claude, Copilot, and enterprise AI workflows, including connected data and tools.
Microsoft 365 security
Review identity, device, and access controls with a practical Zero Trust approach.
Data protection & permissions
Identify sensitive data exposure and prioritize access and governance improvements.
Technology advisory
Align modernization, security, and investment choices with your business roadmap.
Managed IT & helpdesk
Bring support, monitoring, maintenance, and ownership into an agreed operating plan.
Cloud FinOps
Connect cloud consumption, costs, and capacity decisions to business priorities.
Why the name Cocha?
Our first journey together to Machu Picchu in 2019 introduced us to the Quechua word cocha, meaning lake. The name reflects the depth, clarity, and steady foundation we want technology to provide.
That same curiosity shapes our work: understand the environment, ask useful questions, and build a clear path forward.
Technology relationships that support the work.
Our ecosystem includes Microsoft, Claude, ChatGPT, Varonis, Check Point, Airia, and Congruity360. Explore our technology partners, platforms, and ILTA participation.
Business certifications
Cocha holds MBE, WBE, SBE, and HABE designations through City of Houston OBO and SCTRCA programs. Certification documentation is available for procurement reviews.
Start with a clearer picture of your environment.
Request the free AI Readiness Snapshot to identify the first questions and next steps for your rollout.