DATA SERVICES
I will use my experience to either evaluate or implement a data framework across your business. This will be integrated into your BAU operations. Giving you complete confidence and understanding of your data at all times. The aim is to architect the right data services solution for you. Not to recycle a generic template.
Data Architecture
Data architecture is central to all the data services that are delivered by me. It is the discipline of creating a solution for your data. Ready to serve all your present and future data needs. Truly understanding your business objectives and processes will allow me to create the right model to support your business. It’s the most challenging part to what I do but it has to be right. If the data architecture is right then you can be sure you will have the ability to access the data how you want when you need to.
DATA STRATGEY
With so much choice and much of it based around technical jargon it can be very difficult to see through the mist to a longer term view. By working closely with you and listening to your needs and ambitions, I will be able to provide you with a strategic roadmap for your data. I will be able to clearly explain how we get from where you are. To where you want to be. How long this will take and what all the components will be for the final solution. This will enable you to get the clarity you need and ultimately take back control of your data.
Data Efficiency
A lot of time can be spent on understanding all of the data that exists within your business. There are many reasons why a business can end up in the fragmented state it is in, and this will lead to multiple versions of the truth downstream. It is quite normal for up to 80% of ‘data work’ to be spent on preparing data for use and only a small percentage of time actually using it. I am confident that we can turn this around. So that there is only one version of the truth and your data will be always available.
Data Governance
Whilst data architecture is central to everything that I do, data governance is the foundation. I will put in place a solution which gives you complete control and understanding of your data at all times. We will get to the point where the top level figures are accepted and each slice of data thereafter will be fully traceable back to those higher level figures. Further more, having controls in place will add to your data efficiency and remove a significant amount of time currently spent trying to understand and reconcile your data throughout your business.
Data Journeys
Understanding how when and where your data flows through your business is one of the most important stages of taking control of your data. Having this documented will enable you to ensure the quality and efficiency of your data. As well as highlighting any inconsistencies with terminology. My aim would be to document an often confusing ‘as is’ situation to put you back in control.
Data Visualisations
The objective with data visualisations is to generate a story which provides an overview of the whole business and not just another set of reports. With so much data generated the opportunities for visualisation is huge and therefore the potential to miss the key information is very high. My aim is to provide a simple insight into the most important metrics and build out from there as the context is better understood. Often this will help to focus on the truly valuable measures in the business. Removing some of the noise and therefore giving a clearer picture of how your business is performing.
Data Planning
Having a clear view of your backlog of deliverables as well as a framework for delivery is key to ensuring continuous delivery. I can work with you to establish this framework. Which will not only give you a clear timetable of what will be delivered to the business. But will also incorporate areas such as testing, impact assessment and change management. Overall this will give you the opportunity to evaluate and prioritise the outstanding work. This will ensure that the most relevant deliverables for the business remain the priority.