Databases & Business Intelligence
We design, optimize, and manage robust databases, and create Business Intelligence dashboards that turn your data into strategic decisions.
Many companies have the data but can't use it: it lives in spreadsheets, legacy systems, or reports someone puts together manually on the last day of the month. Our job is to consolidate, model, and expose that information so any leader can see their KPIs in real time, without depending on someone from the data team.
What's included?
- SQL and NoSQL database design and optimization.
- Interactive dashboards and real-time executive reports.
- ETL, data migration, and report automation.
- Data warehousing and dimensional modeling for historical analysis.
- Optimization of slow queries and indexes on existing databases.
- Automated reports by email, Slack, or Teams on a set schedule.
Ideal for
Companies that depend on someone from the team to generate a monthly report in Excel, organizations with data spread across multiple systems that need a consolidated view, growing businesses where database queries have become slow, and teams that want to move from "reactive reporting" to "real-time dashboards."
How we work
We start by identifying the 3-5 most important business decisions made using data and what information they require. Then we design the data model and dashboards for those specific decisions — not generic dashboards that no one looks at. We integrate with your sources (ERP, CRM, POS, spreadsheets, CSV files) and automate updates so the information is always fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my current database slow — can you optimize it without migrating?
Yes, in most cases. We audit the heaviest queries, review indexes, partitioning, N+1 queries, and engine configuration. Often, specific tweaks improve performance 5-10x without switching databases. If the audit shows that migrating or scaling makes more sense, we'll propose it with evidence.
Which BI tool is right for me?
It depends on budget and use case. Metabase is open-source and performs well for SMBs. Power BI integrates naturally with Microsoft 365. Grafana shines for real-time operational metrics. For unique cases, we build custom dashboards with web technologies (React + charting libraries). We'll evaluate this with you in the proposal.
How do the dashboards get updated with new data?
We automate ingestion with ETL pipelines that run at the frequency you need: real time (CDC, webhooks), every 15 minutes, hourly, or daily. The dashboard always shows the latest version with no manual intervention. We also set up alerts when a KPI falls outside the expected range.