About The Data Shop
Founded in 2023.
The company is new; my skills aren’t.
Why consulting?
The Data Shop exists because the IT consulting space (and data consulting work in particular) needs to change. Broken promises of cloud transformation with overbudget projects weeks overdue have left us all weary.
We think there is a better way.
Why mission-driven organizations?
You are already doing great work. Moving this world toward a better place. Data is a forgotten asset in many non-profits and social good organizations. The Data Shop is here to make data a key part of decision-making so that you can do more of what you do best - achieve your mission.
Why data?
I believe good data makes lives better.
The child safety organization that gains greater insight into the wellbeing of children entrusted to their care.
An overburdened analyst trapped in manual data entry and spreadsheet reconciliation who is freed to think creatively about strategy again.
A local credit union increasing the equity and diversity of its small business lending based on demographic analytics.
Let’s make lives better with data.
What’s it like working with The Data Shop?
Expert-level experience.
From large-scale engagements at Fortune 500 companies to nimble teams in the middle market and at local governments, we’ve seen a lot. We have experience with over a dozen unique customers across major industries. Our work includes design and delivery of solutions ranging from data warehousing, business intelligence, and data engineering pipelines.
We are particularly skilled in the Azure stack but are committed to frameworks and architecture patterns that transcend individual technologies.
Primacy on value.
It’s not about adopting trendy tech; it’s about moving the needle for your business. From our first conversation, we are focused on how to add value to the work you do. We collaborate to define those value goals up front, so no one is left guessing about success at the end.
If we can’t find a tangible way to add value, we’d rather you stay just a friend instead of a client.
We don’t trade time for money.
And you shouldn’t either.
Instead of getting an estimate of hours and a billing rate, you will get a quote for the work. Our quotes are the total cost you will pay - there is no “over-budget” or surprise change requests halfway through our work together. A straightforward price puts us on the same team and allows us to focus on getting value delivered instead of wondering how much a 30-minute meeting just cost you (and if it was worth it).
This is a distinctive of working with The Data Shop.
100% guaranteed.
Our work is guaranteed. We aren’t happy if you aren’t. We will work until we satisfy the standards and expectations in our engagement contract. If we can’t do that then we will refund the fee.
We typically request full payment upfront, which allows us to clear the schedule and prioritize your work. Paring 100% payment with 100% guarantee aligns both our incentives towards your goals.
We are on the same team. Let’s begin with mutual trust and respect.
