Get your junior consultants billable at higher rates, sooner. 1:1 mentoring, code reviews, skill development.
Who This Is For
Consultancy firms that want to upskill their junior data engineers and analysts faster.
Common situations:
- Juniors are stuck on the same types of projects
- Senior consultants don’t have time to mentor properly
- You want juniors billable at higher rates sooner
- Client feedback suggests skill gaps
- Retention is suffering because juniors feel stuck
The Math
The coaching pays for itself in rate increases and retention.
What I Do
Technical Mentoring
Data engineering patterns and best practices:
- How to structure pipelines
- When to use which tools
- How to debug production issues
- Code quality and testing
Code Reviews
Feedback on real client work:
- Architecture decisions
- Performance considerations
- Maintainability
- Common pitfalls to avoid
Client Skills
Navigating relationships and stakeholder management:
- How to gather requirements
- When to push back
- How to communicate technical constraints
- Managing expectations
Career Development
Help them grow into senior roles:
- Identify skill gaps
- Set learning goals
- Track progress
- Build confidence
What You Get
Regular 1:1 Sessions
Weekly or bi-weekly coaching with each consultant. Consistent, not ad-hoc.
Technical Feedback
Code reviews and architecture guidance on active projects. Real work, not exercises.
Skill Development Plan
Personalized learning path based on gaps and goals:
| Current Level | Focus Areas | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | Fundamentals, patterns | 0-6 months |
| Mid | Architecture, optimization | 6-12 months |
| Senior-ready | Leadership, client skills | 12+ months |
Progress Reporting
Regular updates to firm leadership on consultant development.
How It Works
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Time | 4-8 hours/month per consultant |
| Duration | 6-12 months |
| Format | Remote 1:1s + async code review |
Why this duration? Real skill development takes time. 6-12 months allows consultants to apply learning across multiple client engagements.
What Changes
- Juniors billable at higher rates sooner - Faster skill development = faster progression
- Better client outcomes - Fewer escalations, better deliverables
- Improved retention - Consultants feel invested in
- Seniors freed up - Less ad-hoc mentoring burden
Want to accelerate your junior consultants’ development?
Book a 30-minute call to discuss coaching support.
Related Services
- Senior Data Engineer Support - When you need senior capacity, not just coaching
- Hiring & Team Support - Help building your data team
- Fractional Data Architect - Ongoing architecture leadership