Data Architecture

Expert capabilities in Data Architecture for enterprise data and analytics solutions

Overview

Data architecture provides the blueprint for how data flows through an organization, from source systems to analytical insights. It encompasses the design of data models, storage systems, integration patterns, and governance frameworks that enable scalable, reliable analytics.

This competency includes both strategic architecture planning and hands-on implementation of data platforms that align with business objectives while maintaining technical excellence and operational efficiency.

Data Modeling

Data modeling forms the foundation of effective data architecture, providing structure and meaning to raw data assets across the enterprise.

Medallion Architecture

Bronze Layer (Raw Data)

Landing zone for ingested data in its original format, providing an immutable record of source systems with minimal transformation.

Silver Layer (Cleaned Data)

Standardized, cleaned, and validated data with consistent schemas, data types, and business rules applied for downstream consumption.

Gold Layer (Business-Ready)

Aggregated, enriched data optimized for specific business use cases, analytics, and reporting requirements.

Data Vault

Scalable, auditable modeling methodology that separates business keys, descriptive attributes, and relationships into distinct structures for maximum flexibility and historical tracking.

Hubs, Links, and Satellites

Core Data Vault structures that separate business keys (Hubs), relationships (Links), and descriptive attributes (Satellites) for maximum agility and auditability.

Data Warehouse

Traditional dimensional modeling approaches including star and snowflake schemas optimized for analytical workloads and business intelligence.

Dimensional Modeling

Fact and dimension tables designed for optimal query performance, user comprehension, and consistent business metrics.

Event-Driven Architecture

Real-time data modeling approaches that capture business events as they occur, enabling event sourcing and stream processing architectures.

Event Streaming

Designing event schemas and stream processing patterns for real-time analytics and operational decision-making.

Platform Architecture

Designing scalable, resilient data platforms that support diverse workloads and growth requirements.

Cloud-Native Design

Leveraging cloud platforms for elastic scalability, managed services, and cost optimization while maintaining security and compliance requirements.

Data Lake Architecture

Implementing data lakes that support both structured and unstructured data with proper organization, cataloging, and access controls.

Hybrid and Multi-Cloud

Architecting solutions that span on-premises and cloud environments, supporting data residency requirements and vendor diversification strategies.

Integration Patterns

Establishing robust, scalable patterns for data integration that support both batch and real-time requirements.

API-First Design

Creating standardized APIs for data access that enable self-service while maintaining governance and security standards.

Change Data Capture

Implementing real-time data synchronization patterns that minimize impact on source systems while ensuring data freshness.

Data Mesh Principles

Applying domain-driven design to data architecture, enabling decentralized data ownership while maintaining consistency and discoverability.