Data Architecture Services | Fractional & Advisory

Fractional Data Architect for startups and scaleups. I work alongside your team to build capability, not dependency. The goal is always that you can continue without me.

All Services at a Glance

For Companies Building Data Teams

Most growing companies hit a point where data becomes a bottleneck. These services help:

Fractional Data Architect

Senior architecture leadership without the full-time hire. I work 1-3 days per week embedded with your team - designing systems, reviewing decisions, mentoring engineers, and aligning stakeholders.

Typical outcomes: Platform that scales with your business, clear ownership, reduced cloud costs, faster delivery.

Architecture Advisory

Expert input on specific architecture decisions. Fast turnaround when you need a second opinion on tool selection, migration approach, or cost optimization.

Typical outcomes: Confident decision-making, documented recommendations, risk assessment.

Platform Review

Structured 10-day assessment of your data platform. Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities before committing to major changes.

Typical outcomes: Current state documentation, prioritized improvement plan, clear next steps.

Team Alignment Sprint

When teams argue over ownership and priorities, this focused engagement clarifies who owns what and gets everyone moving in the same direction.

Typical outcomes: Clear ownership model, agreed priorities, reduced friction.

Senior Data Engineer Support

Hands-on senior engineering capacity embedded in your team. Pipeline work, code reviews, and mentoring for your junior engineers.

Typical outcomes: Complex work gets done, code quality improves, team levels up.

Hiring & Team Support

Help building and structuring your data team. Job descriptions, interview process design, candidate evaluation, and team structure advice.

Typical outcomes: Better hires, faster hiring process, right team structure.

For Data Products, Agencies & Consultancies

Borrow senior data expertise to strengthen your business:

Junior Coaching

Get your junior consultants billable at higher rates sooner. 1:1 mentoring, code reviews, and skill development.

Typical outcomes: Faster progression, better client outcomes, improved retention.

Thought Leadership

Expert perspective for your technical content. Blog posts, whitepapers, and documentation with practitioner credibility.

Typical outcomes: Content that resonates with technical buyers, increased authority.

Technical Pre-Sales

Senior practitioner in technical sales conversations. Help prospects understand how your product solves real architecture problems.

Typical outcomes: Higher close rates, shorter sales cycles, technical credibility.

Not Sure Which Service?

Book a 30-minute call to discuss your situation. No pitch - just an honest conversation about what you actually need.

Learn More

• Data Architect Consultant - Understanding consultant engagements and when to hire
• How I Work - Engagement models and what to expect
• FAQ - Common questions about fractional work
• About - Background and experience