Technology Agnostic • Business Driven

Turn Your Data Into Intelligence.

Technology Agnostic. Business Driven.

Data Intel helps businesses solve complex technology, data and systems challenges through independent analysis, solution design and practical implementation.

Led by an experienced systems analyst, technology executive and entrepreneur, Data Intel brings together business understanding, technical expertise and real-world leadership to determine what your organization actually needs—and how to make it happen.

The Strategic Approach

Problem-First Systems Engineering

Independent
01

Business Analysis

Understand the problem & operational reality

02

Solution Architecture

Design technology-agnostic architecture

03

Implementation Oversight

Orchestrate expertise & drive measurable value

Core Philosophy

Technology should serve the business—not the other way around.

The Conventional Trap

Businesses are constantly being presented with new technologies, platforms, software and AI solutions. But choosing technology before understanding the problem can lead to unnecessary complexity, wasted investment and solutions that don't deliver what the business actually needs.

Vendor-Led Prescriptions

Pushing specific software suites before evaluating actual workflow needs.

Unnecessary Complexity

Layering expensive tools on top of poorly analyzed underlying processes.

Data Intel takes a different approach.

We start by understanding your business, your objectives, your existing environment and the challenge you're trying to solve. From there, we analyze the requirements and determine the most appropriate solution.

Sometimes that means using an existing technology. Sometimes it means integrating several systems. Sometimes it means developing something new. And increasingly, it may mean incorporating AI.

"The technology comes after the analysis. The objective isn't to use more technology. It's to use the right technology."
What We Do

Four Core Capabilities

Independent analysis, strategic design, and practical outcomes tailored to your business.

Systems Analysis

Understand the system before changing it.

We examine your business processes, existing systems, technology, data and objectives to understand how everything works together. We identify problems, opportunities, dependencies and requirements, providing a clear foundation for informed technology decisions.

Data Intelligence

Turn information into something useful.

Data Intel helps organizations develop practical approaches to data collection, integration, analysis and reporting, turning information into intelligence that can support better decisions.

Solution Architecture

Design the right solution for the problem.

We design systems and technology solutions around the specific needs of your organization, evaluating existing systems, available technologies, integrations and long-term requirements. Our approach is technology agnostic.

AI Integration & Implementation

Put AI to work where it actually matters.

Data Intel helps organizations identify practical opportunities for AI, evaluate potential solutions and integrate AI into existing systems and business processes. The focus is on meaningful business outcomes—not AI for the sake of AI.

Our Stance

We don't sell technology. We solve problems.

There is no single technology that is right for every business. Our role is to evaluate the options and determine what best fits your requirements, existing environment, budget and objectives.

That could involve an existing commercial solution, system integration, custom development, data infrastructure, automation, cloud technology, on-premise systems, AI—or a combination of several approaches. We don't begin with a technology and look for a reason to use it. We start with the problem. The technology comes next.

Interactive Lifecycle

Click any phase to inspect our methodology

Step 01

Business Problem

Step 02

Systems Analysis

Step 03

Solution Design

Step 04

Technology Selection

Step 05

Implementation

Step 06

Measurable Outcome

Phase 1: Understand the Underlying Challenge

We start by understanding your business objectives, operational bottlenecks, existing environment, and the true problem you are trying to solve. Technology is never prescribed before the problem is clearly framed.

Data Intel Founder & Principal Systems Analyst

Principal Consultant

Systems Analyst • Technology Executive • Entrepreneur

Founder-Led Leadership

Experience That Goes Beyond Technology.

Data Intel is built on decades of experience at the intersection of business and technology.

Throughout my career, I've founded and operated businesses, built and managed teams of hundreds of people, and served in senior leadership and governance roles including CEO, CTO, CIO, Director and Executive Board Member.

Former CEO Former CTO Former CIO Executive Board Director Systems Strategist

I've experienced technology from the perspective of the person analyzing the problem, designing the solution, overseeing implementation and determining whether it actually delivers value.

"Technology isn't successful because it works. It's successful when it works for the business."

Track Record

A Career Spanning Industries and Organizations.

Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work with organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries, from emerging businesses to large multinational enterprises.

GM
Microsoft
AT&T
Bell Media
Magna International
Pfizer
Nintendo
Mattel
The Home Depot
Postmedia
Cadbury
Kaiser Permanente
BP
Meritor Automotive
Department of National Defence
Oracle
Cisco
Ford

These are just a selection of the organizations I've worked with throughout my career. My experience spans many additional organizations, industries, business environments and technology landscapes.
Every business is different. The solution should be too.

Have a Technology or Data Challenge?

You don't need to know exactly what technology you need before contacting us. If you have a problem, an idea, an inefficient process, disconnected systems, data that isn't being used effectively or an opportunity you're trying to understand, let's start there.

Let's Talk
About Data Intel

Technology With a Purpose.

Data Intel was created around a simple idea: businesses shouldn't have to navigate increasingly complex technology landscapes on their own.

Organizations today have more data, more systems and more technology choices than ever before. At the same time, AI is rapidly changing what's possible.

The challenge isn't finding technology. The challenge is knowing what to do with it.

Data Intel provides an independent perspective to help businesses make informed technology decisions, design practical solutions and move from ideas to implementation.

Data Intel Consultant
About The Consultant

I'm Not Here to Sell You a Technology.

I'm here to understand your business.

My career has taken me through entrepreneurship, business leadership, technology management, systems analysis and consulting. I've built companies, employed hundreds of people and held executive roles including CEO, CTO and CIO.

The best technology solution isn't necessarily the most sophisticated one. It's the one that solves the problem effectively.

My role as a systems analyst is to look at the entire picture—business objectives, people, processes, data and technology—and determine how those pieces should work together.

When additional expertise is required, I bring in the right people to build and implement the solution.

Pillar 01

Understand the problem.

Deeply diagnose business objectives and process dependencies before recommending tools.

Pillar 02

Design the solution.

Architect a solution that matches your operational reality, budget, and long-term vision.

Pillar 03

Bring together the expertise.

Coordinate and direct the exact specialized talent required for the implementation.

Pillar 04

Deliver the outcome.

Ensure the project produces measurable, durable business value, clarity, and ROI.

Experience & Leadership

Experience That Goes Beyond Technology.

Throughout my career, I've founded and operated businesses, built and managed teams of hundreds of people, and served in senior leadership and governance roles including CEO, CTO, CIO, Director and Executive Board Member.

My experience allows me to understand technology from multiple perspectives—from systems analysis and solution design to implementation, organizational leadership and executive decision-making.

Capabilities & Domains

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive, executive-level capabilities across the entire technology lifecycle.

Systems Analysis

Analyzing workflows, operational dynamics, system boundaries, and dependencies to pinpoint inefficiencies and architectural constraints.

Technology Strategy

Crafting pragmatic roadmaps that align technology investments with core business strategy, ROI requirements, and operational growth.

Solution Architecture

Designing modern, scalable, and secure systems architectures that integrate cleanly with existing platforms without vendor lock-in.

Data Strategy & Intelligence

Structuring data ingestion, modeling, governance, and analytics pipelines to transform raw records into actionable executive intelligence.

Systems Integration

Bridging disconnected systems, ERPs, CRMs, legacy databases, and cloud services to enable unified workflows and eliminated data silos.

Business Process Analysis

Documenting, refining, and automating complex organizational processes to remove bottlenecks and maximize team productivity.

AI Strategy & Implementation

Identifying high-impact AI use cases, evaluating specialized models, and integrating intelligent automation directly into business workflows.

Technology & Resource Planning

Determining precise technical talent profiles, budget modeling, infrastructure sizing, and vendor timelines for successful execution.

Technical Project Leadership

Directing technical delivery teams, managing executive stakeholders, and maintaining rigorous quality and architectural integrity.

Business & Technology Alignment

Translating executive vision into technical specifications and ensuring technology teams remain strictly focused on business outcomes.

Proven Enterprise Record

Experience Across Leading Organizations

GM
Microsoft
AT&T
Bell Media
Magna International
Pfizer
Nintendo
Mattel
The Home Depot
Postmedia
Cadbury
Kaiser Permanente
BP
Meritor Automotive
Department of National Defence
Oracle
Cisco
Ford

This is only a selection of the organizations I've worked with throughout my career. My experience spans many additional organizations, industries and business environments.

Engagement Offerings

Our Services

Data Intel provides advisory, systems analysis, and solution architecture services to help clients determine the right path forward and execute with confidence.

Systems Analysis

Understand the System Before Changing It.

We analyze business processes, existing systems, technology, data and organizational requirements to understand how everything works together. The objective is to identify the real problem before recommending a solution.

Data Intelligence

Turn Data Into Something Useful.

Data Intel helps organizations determine how data should be collected, integrated, structured, analyzed and used. The goal is to transform data from a passive resource into useful business intelligence.

Solution Architecture

Design the Right Solution.

We design technology solutions around the client's requirements rather than starting with a predetermined platform or technology. Solutions may incorporate existing products, integrations, new systems, automation, cloud infrastructure, on-premise technology or custom development where appropriate.

AI Integration & Implementation

Find Where AI Actually Creates Value.

We help organizations identify practical AI opportunities, evaluate solutions and integrate AI into existing business processes and systems. The focus is on measurable business value and practical implementation.

Implementation & Resource Management

Bring Together the Right Expertise.

Not every organization needs the same technical resources. When implementation requires specialized expertise, Data Intel can identify and coordinate the appropriate technical professionals and resources required to deliver the solution.

Industries We Serve

Solutions Built Around Your Business.

Every organization has different systems, processes, objectives and challenges. Our approach begins with understanding those differences rather than forcing every organization into the same solution.

Data Intel works with businesses and organizations across a wide range of industries:

Manufacturing

Optimizing plant telemetry, supply chain visibility, legacy ERP integrations, and operational quality control systems.

Logistics & Transportation

Connecting fleet tracking, dispatch logistics, real-time routing data, and multi-vendor warehouse systems.

Healthcare

Structuring patient intake workflows, HIPAA/privacy-compliant data architectures, and clinical system interoperability.

Health Sciences

Managing research data integrity, clinical trial pipelines, laboratory informatics, and regulatory compliance systems.

Clean Energy

Integrating grid sensor data, renewable asset performance analytics, predictive maintenance, and utility reporting.

Professional Services

Unifying billing, CRM, project tracking, document knowledge management, and AI-assisted workflow automation.

Retail & E-Commerce

Aligning inventory forecasting, POS synchronization, customer data platforms, and omni-channel fulfillment.

Construction

Streamlining field-to-office communication, job costing analytics, subcontractor management, and project schedules.

Technology

Evaluating architectural debt, vendor strategy, multi-cloud scalability, and strategic AI operationalization.

Other Data-Driven Businesses

Tailored systems analysis and solution architecture for organizations looking to turn complex data into strategic leverage.

"Regardless of industry, the approach remains the same: Understand the business. Analyze the problem. Design the right solution."

Start The Conversation

Have a Technology or Data Challenge?

You don't need to know what technology you need.

If you have a business problem, an idea, an inefficient process, disconnected systems, data that isn't being used effectively or an opportunity you're trying to understand, let's start there. We'll work through the problem together and determine whether there is a better way forward.

Direct Founder Access

When you reach out to Data Intel, you speak directly with an experienced systems analyst and former technology executive—not a sales representative.

What to Expect

1. An initial exploratory conversation to understand your environment.
2. A clear assessment of whether and how we can help.
3. A straightforward, technology-agnostic roadmap of next steps.

Independent Advisory

We have no vendor sales quotas or platform partnerships to push. Our only incentive is finding the solution that actually works for your business.