Your Data Has No Structure.
Your Team Doesn't Know
Where to Look.
We design how your data is organized, make sure everything connects, and document it clearly — so your team can find what they need and you can make decisions faster
Here's What That's
Costing You
15+
Hours/week spent pulling numbers from different tools by hand
60%
Of your analysts' time goes to finding and fixing data, not using it
2-3
Business decisions delayed per quarter because no one trusts the numbers
3-5x
Teams re-check AI outputs when they don't trust the underlying data
That's $50K-$150K/year in lost productivity — and decisions made on gut feeling because the right data wasn't there.
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Perfect for you if
- Your company is growing but nobody agrees on what the numbers actually mean
- Your team can't answer basic questions without digging through multiple tools
- You need someone senior to organize your data but you're not ready to hire full-time
- You want your data to support the business in 12 months, not just today
- You're exploring AI tools but your data isn't structured or classified enough to trust the outputs
Not a fit if
- You need 24/7 on-call support
- You only want dashboards or Excel reports
- Budget under $5,500/month
- Can't grant data access or provide context
How We Work
Phases run in order but overlap where they can. Every engagement is different — priorities and pace are aligned with you at kickoff.
Discovery
We talk through your goals, review what exists, and map where your data lives and how it flows. By the end we've agreed on the first thing we'll build together.
Foundation
We document your architecture, establish naming standards, and set up version control — so every change is tracked, nothing is done in the dark, and the next person can pick up where we left off.
Risk Register
We map what could go wrong before it does — sensitive data, unclear scope, systems already in production — and track it weekly so nothing sneaks up on you.
Privacy
We confirm which regulations apply to your data (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, others) and make sure your platform handles retention, deletion, and data sensitivity correctly from day one.
First Deliverable
Whatever we scoped in Discovery gets built, validated on real data, reviewed with you, and documented before we call it done.
After Onboarding You'll Have:
- A clear map of your data systems, documented and version-controlled
- Risks identified, tracked, and visible to you
- Data privacy handled correctly from day one
- A first working deliverable reviewed and signed off
- Full documentation so your team understands what was built
- Weekly updates and quarterly check-ins throughout the engagement
Why Teams Choose Us
Most fractional data architects are solo generalists. We're a two-person senior team who designs and builds — and that changes what you actually get
Built data systems from scratch at multiple companies. Specializes in organizing messy data into something the business can trust — and turning complex structures into something your whole team can navigate.
Together, that means:
Two senior engineers reviewing every decision — nothing ships with just one set of eyes
We design it and build it — no gap between the person who planned it and the person who builds it
We've organized data from scratch at multiple companies, in multiple industries
Our Services
Try us risk-free for 15 days - get your money back if you don't love it, no questions asked
ESSENTIAL
60 hours/month · 3-month minimum
- 14-16 hours/week, flexible scheduling
- Weekly async updates
- 30-minute sync meetings every 2 weeks
- Lightweight documentation
- Email support with 36-hour response (business hours)*
- 30-day post-termination email support
Maximum engagement length of six (6) months; continuation beyond six months requires upgrade to Professional or Strategic tier.
Semestral: 10% off
PROFESSIONAL
80 hours/month · 3-month minimum
- 18-22 hours/week, flexible scheduling
- Weekly async updates
- 30-minute sync meetings every 2 weeks
- Complete documentation
- Email support with 12-hour response (business hours)*
- 90-day post-termination email support
Annual: 15% off
STRATEGIC
80 hours/month · 3-month minimum
Strategy & Advisory
- Monthly strategic planning session
- Quarterly data health audit
- Quarterly cloud cost optimization review
- Data governance framework setup
- 90-day roadmap aligned to business goals
- Team training sessions on pipelines built
- Technology stack & vendor recommendations
- 120-day post-termination email support
Annual: 15% off
Team oversight available — ask us
* Response means written reply only; it does not include hands-on work, fixes, or incident response.
Trusted by Growing Teams
“They structured our dbt, reduced platform costs, and left documentation so thorough our team kept building on it. No dependencies, no technical debts. More than a one-time delivery, it became the foundation for reliable metrics and data-driven decisions we're still evolving today. Professional, collaborative, and genuinely focused on long-term value.”
Victor G.
CEO at ezaligner
“The Fractional Data Engineer team worked with one of the world's largest retailers, building pipeline architecture with BigQuery, Airflow, and Looker. Strong technical execution, excellent planning, and clear communication with stakeholders. Would hire again.”
Georg B.
CTO at Buildaz
“We've only been working with the FDE team for a short time, but the impact is already becoming clear. Together, we've begun building foundational data structures that will likely support our institution for years to come. The team has been highly communicative throughout the process and has consistently provided thoughtful suggestions and feedback that not only meet our needs, but improve upon them as well.”
Brad L.
Director of IT at Reach University
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Complete Knowledge
Transfer
Every system we build is documented so your team can maintain it independently — no dependencies on us.
Transparent
Communication
Weekly progress updates so you always know what we're building and why. No surprises, no black boxes.
Common Questions
How is fractional data engineering different from hiring a contractor?
We're senior engineers who own the result, not a to-do list. You get working systems your team can actually use and maintain — not code that breaks the day the contractor leaves.
What happens after our contract ends?
You get complete documentation and 60-120 days of email support (depending on your plan). Everything we build is designed to be maintained by your team or future hires.
How quickly can we see results from fractional data engineering?
Within 90 days, your data flows automatically, your team can get the numbers they need on their own, and everything is documented so anyone can maintain it.
Do you work with specific tools or platforms?
We're tool agnostic. We've worked across a wide range of data stacks — from Snowflake to BigQuery, dbt to Spark, Airflow to Airbyte. Our focus is on the right solution for your architecture and team, not on pushing a preferred vendor. If you already have tools in place, we work with them. If you're choosing, we help you pick what actually fits.
What if this doesn't work out?
We offer a 15-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied within the first 15 days for any reason, you get a full refund - no questions asked.
Can you help us get our data ready for AI?
That's what the foundation is for. AI tools only give reliable answers when the data underneath is clean, tested, and properly classified. Every engagement we do makes your data AI-ready, whether you use AI tools today or plan to later.