ABOUT US

"We believe that through hard work, discipline and collaboration of curious individuals we can shape and solve data related challenges in our society."

Data Strategy

We develop data-driven business strategies and help identify opportunities to use data in decision-making processes.

Data Governance & Management

We help businesses establish and optimize effective data management processes & systems, for both standalone businesses and group companies.

Business Automation and Implementation

We provide wide-ranging services for the implementation of data protection and information security initiatives, covering both technical requirements and business-specific problems.

Why bad data is not an option?

In times of process digitization, automation and advanced data driven decision making, companies heavily rely on data for decision making. Future business models can only be built and operated based on clearly harmonized and structured processes and data.

0
%

of employee time is spent on non-value-added tasks due to poor data quality and availability.

*McKinsey Global Data Transformation Survey. 2019.

15% to 25%

of revenue is the cost of bad data for most companies.

*MIT SMR Seizing Opportunity in Data Quality. 2017.
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%

of companies that identified Data Governance as important don't have a fully structured strategic & operational implementation plan.

*Deloitte Dbriefs Polling Survey. 2021.

That is why

We put the spotlight
on all aspects
of data

OUR WORK

And here is how we help

This step-by-step guide provides one potential approach to a fictional company that aims to establish Group Wide Data Governance & Management. In reality, companies usually face specific challenges in one of those Steps and we start supporting from there forward.

STEP 1 | FRAMEWORK

5 Pillars of Data Management

We start with a deep dive into a Data Management Framework to align with your specific business goals and regulatory requirements. This alignment ensures that your data is managed effectively and comprehensively. The framework includes five essential pillars: Governance, Quality and Control, Architecture, Security, and Operations. By working closely with you to adapt this framework to your needs.

STEP 2 | WORKSHOP

Data Governance Positioning

We then ask strategic questions to understand your vision for implementing these components, including the decision-making boundaries you want to establish. This step ensures that all aspects of Data Management are aligned with your strategic vision and operational needs.

Proactive

Reactive

Top Down

Bottom Up

Conceptual

Hands-on

Governance Focus

Innovation Focus

Enforcement

Enablement

Existing Roles

New Roles and Requirements

Line Organization

Use Cases

Step 3

STEP 3 | REQUIRED STEPS

Gap Analysis of Target Capabilities

We conduct a comprehensive Gap Analysis to evaluate the current state ("As-Is") versus the desired future state ("To-Be") of your Data Management practices. We identify gaps in various components such as Data Quality Management, Data Lifecycle Management, Data Classification, Data Stewardship, Regulatory Compliance, Data Access Control, Data Privacy Governance, and Data Risk Management. Based on this, we determine the required activities to bridge the gaps and achieve your desired strategic goals.

STEP 4 | BUSINESS IMPACT

Use Cases

Building on the gap analysis, we identify and detail the use cases that will drive your Data Governance initiative in key areas. By defining these use cases, we help you set clear goals and actionable plans for your Data Management initiatives, ensuring an effective Data Governance strategy and significant business impact.

DataManagementData Quality Management1Setting benchmarks for data precisionExecuting procedures for data verificationMonitoring data qualityData Lifecycle Management2Establishing procedures for datacollection, storage, and archivingApplying retention policies to meetlegal requirementsEnsuring secure disposal of datawhen no longer neededData Classification3Classifying data by sensitivity and importanceImplementing suitable security measures based on classificationEnabling easierData Stewardship4Assigning stewards to manage data assets and policiesEncouraging collaboration between data owners and usersOffering training and support for data stewardship responsibilitiesRegulatory Compliance5Guaranteeing compliance with protection regulationsEstablishing guidelines for data confidentiality and safetyPerforming routine inspections to ensure adherenceData Access Control6Establishing role-specific access controls for dataTracking and reviewing data access activitiesImposing rules against unauthorized personal accessData Privacy Governance7Establishing guidelines for data anonymization and pseudonymizationHandling consent and preferences for data usageUpholding regulations related to personallyData Risk Management8Recognizing and evaluating risks tied to data assetsApplying strategies to mitigate data-related risksContinuously reviewing and enhancing risk management plans

STEP 5 | CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

Target Operating Model I Data Excellence I Data Governance I Data Management

We conceptualize your Target Operating Model and define key Principles, Roles, Guidelines, Technologies, and Policies for your Data Management practices. For each of these layers, we create a detailed concept and align it with the current state ("As-Is") versus the desired future state ("To-Be") by developing documentation like guidelines, role definitions, technology specifications, and policy frameworks.

Target OperatingModel (TOM)

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OUR TEAM

Here is the team who actually does this

Similar to the above mentioned example of Data Management we elaborate and handle all data related topics and we are looking forward to support you on your initative.





Jan Andreas Thäwel
Jan Andreas Thäwel
Senior Manager

Data Governance & Management

Sami Masshafi
Sami Masshafi
Senior Manager

Data Strategy & Monetization

Yannick Aaron Lehr
Yannick Aaron Lehr
Manager

Data Transformation & Science

Gianluca Oriti
Gianluca Oriti
Manager

Head of Strategy & Growth

Leonard Molina Bülow
Leonard Molina Bülow
Senior Consultant

Data Strategy & Monetization

Anton Maximilian Kruse
Anton Maximilian Kruse
Senior Consultant

Data Strategy & Transformation

Yannik Suhre
Yannik Suhre
Senior Consultant

Data Science & Management

Skyler MacGowan
Skyler MacGowan
Senior Consultant

Process Optimisation & Automation

Robin Steinkühler
Robin Steinkühler
Senior Consultant

Data Transformation & Management

Oleksandra Karpeko
Oleksandra Karpeko
Consultant

Project Management

Arpankumar Sabhadiya
Arpankumar Sabhadiya
Consultant

Data Transformation & Automation

Alexander Wirths
Alexander Wirths
Consultant

Data Science & Management

David Lehr
David Lehr
Consultant

Data Governance and Management

Dexia O'Shea
Dexia O'Shea
Associate Consultant

Data Science & Management

Louis Erbacher
Louis Erbacher
Associate Consultant

Data Governance and Management

Ivaneta Danailova
Ivaneta Danailova
Associate Consultant

Data Strategy & Transformation

John Huang
John Huang
Associate

Strategy & Growth

Louis Ledwon
Louis Ledwon
Associate

Data Science & Automation

Cristina Gurriaran
Cristina Gurriaran
Developer

Full-Stack Developer

Carol Leal Requena
Carol Leal Requena
Developer

Full-Stack Developer

Maria Gimenez Bustos
Maria Gimenez Bustos
Developer

Full-Stack Developer

Erica Kosaka
Erica Kosaka
Product Designer

UX/UI Design

Beliz Ergit
Beliz Ergit
General Assistant

Assistant

Yelda Aknergiz
Yelda Aknergiz
General Assistant

Assistant

CERTIFICATIONS

We believe in operational excellence

Our team is equipped with a range of prestigious certifications that validate their expertise and commitment to excellence. These credentials ensure that our team stays at the forefront of industry standards and best practices, delivering exceptional value to our clients.

PRINCE2 Project Management

PRINCE2

Data Excellence Professional

Certible

Databricks Platform Administrator

Databricks

Information Protection and Compliance Administrator

Microsoft

Identity and Access Administrator

Microsoft

Power BI Data Analyst

Microsoft

Professional Scrum Master

Scrum.org

Databricks Lakehouse

Databricks

Google Data Analytics

Google

ITIL® v2 Foundation

mITSM

Power Platform App Maker

Microsoft

CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals

CompTIA

Google Project Management

Google

Power Platform Functional Consultant

Microsoft

OUR CLIENTS

We Work With

As a specialized consulting boutique, trusting and successful cooperation with our customers from various industries is our top priority. We would like to thank you for the trusting cooperation in joint projects and look forward to future challenges.

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Message from the Management

We bring together deep Data Strategy and Data Governance experience with operational capabilities of automation and software development.

Jan Andreas
Jan Andreas

Senior Manager

SAMPLES

Book Our Services

Discover the difference our expertise can make. We invite you to explore our tailored consulting solutions with some exclusive service samples. Each one is designed to meet your unique needs and showcase our commitment to your success. Let's work together to drive your business forward.

Concrete Offerings
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Process Automation Assessment

Review existing processes

Assess automation potential

Software solution design

EMPA value promise

Clear automation overview

Book Workshop
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Strategic Data Governance Review

High level roadmap

Session on conceptual question

Full day workshop

Governance framework

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Unstructured Data Management Workshop

Initial consultation

Data analysis

Performance review

Strategic recommendations

Follow-up meeting

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Financial Data Access (FiDA) - Readiness Check

Review of regulatory requirements

Impact Analysis

Derivation of action items

Initial effort estimate

Implementation Roadmap

Book Workshop

DOCUMENTS

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Download our latest documents and insights. These resources are made available to help you understand our work, goals, and the frameworks we rely on.

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Hot Topics in Financial Services

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Risk Management,

Non-Financial Risk, Digital Assets,

Financial Transformation, Payments,

Financial Crime, Financial Markets

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AI Governance Framework

Group-wide governance structure

Model and system-level

Data risk and use-case approval

Ethics board & training program

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Financial Data Access

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Open Finance

Open Insurance

Open Economy

Change

Data Governance

Data Monetization

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