What I Deliver
Six core pillars of data excellence, each delivered with principal-led accountability
1. Analytics & Decision Intelligence
Problems Solved
- Data exists but doesn't drive decisions
- Analytics are reactive, not predictive
- Decision-makers lack timely, relevant insights
- Metrics are inconsistent across departments
Approach
- Define decision-critical metrics aligned to business objectives
- Build semantic layers that standardize definitions
- Create self-service analytics capabilities
- Implement predictive and prescriptive analytics where appropriate
Deliverables
- Decision intelligence frameworks
- KPI dashboards and scorecards
- Self-service analytics platforms
- Predictive models and forecasting
- Documentation and user training
Outcomes
- Faster, data-driven decision-making
- Consistent metrics across the organization
- Reduced time-to-insight from days to minutes
- Proactive rather than reactive analytics
2. Analytics Engineering
Problems Solved
- BI teams spend too much time on data transformation
- KPI definitions differ across reports
- No single source of truth for business logic
- Data models are inconsistent and hard to maintain
Approach
- Implement semantic layer patterns (dbt, metrics layer)
- Standardize KPI definitions and business logic
- Build reusable, tested data models
- Establish version-controlled transformation pipelines
- Create self-documenting data catalogs
Deliverables
- dbt projects with standardized models
- Semantic layer implementation
- KPI standardization frameworks
- Data model documentation
- CI/CD for analytics pipelines
Outcomes
- 90%+ reduction in transformation time
- Consistent metrics across all reports
- Self-documenting, maintainable data models
- Faster onboarding for new team members
3. Data Engineering
Problems Solved
- Legacy ETL processes are brittle and slow
- Real-time data requirements can't be met
- Data pipelines fail without proper monitoring
- Scalability concerns as data volume grows
Approach
- Modern ELT patterns with cloud-native tools
- Batch and streaming pipelines as needed
- Data lake and warehouse architecture
- Orchestration with Airflow/ADF
- Comprehensive monitoring and alerting
Deliverables
- ETL/ELT pipelines (batch and streaming)
- Data platform architecture
- Data lake/warehouse implementation
- Orchestration and monitoring
- Data quality checks and validation
Outcomes
- Reliable, scalable data pipelines
- Real-time data availability where needed
- Reduced pipeline failures with proactive monitoring
- Infrastructure that scales with growth
4. BI & Visualization
Problems Solved
- Reports are slow and users lose confidence
- Security and access controls are weak
- DAX calculations are incorrect or inconsistent
- Dashboard performance degrades with usage
Approach
- Enterprise-grade Power BI architecture
- Optimized data models and DAX
- Row-level security (RLS) implementation
- Performance tuning and optimization
- User-centric design principles
Deliverables
- Power BI enterprise solutions
- Optimized data models
- DAX measures and calculations
- Row-level security (RLS)
- Performance-optimized dashboards
- User training and documentation
Outcomes
- Sub-second dashboard load times
- Secure, role-based access
- Accurate, trusted reporting
- High user adoption and satisfaction
5. Data Governance & Quality
Problems Solved
- Data quality issues cause downstream errors
- No visibility into data lineage
- Reconciliation processes are manual
- Data quality rules aren't enforced
Approach
- Define data quality rules and standards
- Implement automated quality checks
- Build data lineage tracking
- Create reconciliation frameworks
- Establish governance policies and processes
Deliverables
- Data quality frameworks and rules
- Automated quality monitoring
- Data lineage documentation
- Reconciliation processes
- Governance policies and procedures
- Data quality dashboards
Outcomes
- Proactive detection of data quality issues
- Full visibility into data lineage
- Automated reconciliation processes
- Trustworthy, reliable data
6. Audit, Compliance & Trust
Problems Solved
- Audit processes are manual and time-consuming
- No traceability for data transformations
- Compliance requirements aren't met
- Lack of transparency in reporting
Approach
- Build audit-ready data architectures
- Implement comprehensive audit trails
- Ensure traceability for all transformations
- Create transparent reporting frameworks
- Establish compliance controls and monitoring
Deliverables
- Audit-ready data platforms
- Comprehensive audit trails
- Traceability documentation
- Compliance frameworks
- Transparent reporting systems
- Control documentation
Outcomes
- Audit-ready systems with minimal effort
- Full traceability for regulatory compliance
- Transparent, trustworthy reporting
- Reduced compliance risk
Engagement Types
Advisory & Architecture Review
Assess your current data architecture, identify gaps, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
Delivery Leadership
Lead end-to-end implementation of data platforms, analytics solutions, or BI modernization projects.
BI Modernization
Transform legacy BI systems into modern, performant, enterprise-grade solutions.
Governance & Quality Audit
Evaluate data governance maturity, data quality, and compliance readiness with detailed recommendations.
Training & Enablement
Train your team on modern data tools, best practices, and enable independent operation.