Data architecture review process showing assessment phases and platform audit

Data Architecture Review - What's Actually Involved

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Why Companies Hire a Data Architect Consultant (And When You Shouldn't)

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Data Product Operating Model

Data Product Operating Model

17 February, 2026 · Thomas Nys
The Second-System Effect in Data Platforms

The Second-System Effect in Data Platforms

15 February, 2026 · Thomas Nys
Cost-Aware Data Engineering - FinOps for Data

Cost-Aware Data Engineering - FinOps for Data

13 February, 2026 · Thomas Nys
The Alex Problem - Hero Dependency

The Alex Problem - Hero Dependency

11 February, 2026 · Thomas Nys
Platform Rescue Engagement

Platform Rescue Engagement

8 February, 2026 · Thomas Nys
Building data platforms for technology instead of teams

Building data platforms for technology instead of teams

31 January, 2026 · Thomas Nys
Technical debt compounding costs - data platform interest rate for CTOs

Technical Debt Is Like Credit Card Interest - It Compounds

14 January, 2026 · Thomas Nys
Data architecture assessment - three diagnostic questions for platform reviews

Architecture Advisory: The 3 Questions I Ask First

11 January, 2026 · Thomas Nys