Case studies:
Doing more with less on purpose
Every engagement is different, but the pattern is consistent: simplify, de-bloat, and realign technology with people and mission. Here are a few representative stories.
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From six-figure data warehouse to zero-license semantic model
A large non-profit was spending $70,000–$100,000 per year on a traditional data warehouse and ETL tooling. Reporting was slow, brittle, and rarely trusted.
What we did
- Analyzed actual reporting needs and usage
- Designed a lean, SQL-based data model with a semantic layer for Power BI
- Eliminated unnecessary ETL jobs and proprietary tooling
- Built a core set of executive and board dashboards
Results
- Retired the previous data warehouse and associated licenses
- Reduced recurring costs dramatically while increasing adoption
- Gave leadership a single, trusted source of truth
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Saving tens of thousands by abandoning bloated IT tooling
A client was using an expensive, all-in-one stack for network monitoring, ticketing, and remote support.
What we did
- Evaluated actual needs vs. paid features
- Decomposed the monolith into battle-tested open-source components
- Built integration tools to glue everything together
- Documented a clear operational runbook for the IT team
Results
- Tens of thousands of dollars in annual savings
- More flexibility and visibility, not less
- No loss of critical functionality — and better fit for real workflows
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Safe AI adoption for a mission-driven organization
Leadership wanted to harness AI without risking privacy, reputation, or mission drift.
What we did
- Facilitated workshops with leadership, legal, and program staff
- Authored an AI policy and practical usage guidelines
- Implemented a secure AI gateway with role-based controls
- Piloted a small set of high-value AI assisted use cases like grant writing support, meeting notetaking, and documentation summaries
Results
- Staff empowered to use AI confidently and safely
- Clear boundaries for sensitive data
- Tangible time savings on high-burden tasks
Our Promise
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