Data Engineering & BI Strategy Blog

How Data Flows Through Your Organization

Understand the dataflow framework: from processes to dashboards. Learn how signals from your operations are transformed into strategic insights.

AI in Software Development: Brainrot or Evolution?

Is AI the death of programming, or the next logical layer of abstraction? An analysis of how AI increases cognitive bandwidth, with a practical example.

Data Culture: The Context for Successful Data Projects

Technology is only half the battle. Discover why a culture of empowerment and accountability is essential for data project success.

How to Align Your Data Strategy with Business Strategy

Data strategy should never exist in isolation. Learn how to align your data initiatives with your business objectives for maximum ROI.

Surfing the Waves of Innovation

Discover how the mindset of a surfer and the analytical rigor of a philosopher translate into successful data innovation and business intelligence.

When Do You Need a Data Warehouse?

If you're drowning in manual spreadsheets and conflicting numbers, it might be time for a data warehouse. Learn the signs and the benefits.

The Chicken or the Egg: Investing in Data for a System That Will Soon Be Replaced?

Your system will be replaced soon. Should you invest in data now or wait? A practical approach that accepts rework but extracts value from it.

Navigating the Gartner Magic Quadrant for BI

How to interpret the 2026 Magic Quadrant and choose the right BI platform for your organizational maturity.

The Observer is Central: Why Philosophy Matters for Data

Data without philosophy is just noise. Learn how philosophical principles can protect your BI investments and ensure strategic clarity.