Steel Summit Data is a fractional data engineering practice focused on helping early-stage and growing companies build solid data infrastructure without the overhead of a full-time hire.

You'll work directly with me—not a junior team or rotating contractors. I've spent over 15 years building data systems at scale, from startups finding product-market fit to established companies processing billions of events daily. That experience means I know what works, what doesn't, and how to build systems that scale with your business rather than against it.

My approach is pragmatic, not academic. I focus on solutions that are technically sound, cost-effective, and maintainable by your team. No over-engineered architectures. No vendor lock-in. No unnecessary complexity. Just clean, reliable data infrastructure that serves your business goals.

Whether you need someone to build your first data warehouse, migrate from a legacy system, or optimize pipelines that are costing too much and running too slow—I bring the expertise to get it done right. And because I work fractionally, you get senior-level engineering without the commitment, cost, or risk of a full-time hire.

When you work with Steel Summit Data, you're working with me. That means consistent communication, deep context on your business, and accountability from start to finish.