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AI & Data

Business Intelligence

BI layer with governed metrics, semantic models, and role-appropriate reporting access.

Business Intelligence turns warehouse data into decision-ready reporting. We define metrics, build semantic models where useful, and structure access so leaders and operators see consistent numbers with documentation—not competing spreadsheet truths.

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Who it’s for

  • Leadership teams needing consistent KPI reporting
  • Companies consolidating multiple BI tools
  • Departments ready to move off spreadsheet mashups

Problems we address

  • Each department calculates revenue differently
  • BI tools point at raw tables without models
  • Access control is all-or-nothing

Expected outcomes

  • Governed metric definitions
  • Semantic / mart layers for BI tools
  • Role-based access to datasets and dashboards

Capabilities

Concrete engineering capabilities included in a typical engagement for this service.

KPI workshop and metric dictionary

Semantic modeling for BI tools

Dataset certification patterns

Row/column access guidance

Dashboard information architecture

Training for report consumers and builders

Technology

Representative technologies used for this service. Final stack depends on your estate.

  • Metabase
  • Looker
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • dbt metrics / semantic layers
  • Warehouse platforms

Architecture

AI application flow

User requests through the application into model APIs, tools, and storage.

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Deliverables

  • Metric dictionary for agreed KPIs
  • BI datasets / semantic models
  • Access model documentation
  • Starter executive and ops reports
  • Training session

Out of scope

  • Ongoing embedded analyst staffing
  • Tool license procurement unless assisting selection

Timeline

Typical timeline

2–6 weeks

Timeline depends on scope, access, and dependencies—not a delivery guarantee.

Process

A clear delivery path from discovery through handover and optional support.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    Goals, constraints, success criteria, and current-state review.

  2. 02

    Architecture

    Target design, interfaces, risks, and delivery sequence.

  3. 03

    Implementation

    Incremental build with visible progress and documented decisions.

  4. 04

    Testing

    Functional checks, failure paths, and acceptance criteria validation.

  5. 05

    Deployment

    Controlled release to staging and production with rollback paths.

  6. 06

    Handover

    Runbooks, access notes, and operator/admin walkthrough.

  7. 07

    Support

    Optional hypercare window or retainer continuity after go-live.

Custom engagement

Pricing depends on architecture, traffic profile, and integration depth. Share your requirements for a scoped quote.

FAQ

We recommend based on your warehouse, team skills, and budget—then implement against the choice you lock in discovery.

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Tell us about your environment, constraints, and target outcomes. We’ll recommend a package or a scoped quote.