LET'S TALK! Data AnalyticsData Assessments Data Strategy Business Intelligence Consulting Services Advanced Data Analytics Data Assessments Everyone has data, but not everyone is making good use of it. Are data quality issues inhibiting your team’s progress? Do you commonly deal with performance issues? Is “lag time” a common trend during month-end reporting? Undergoing a data assessment will unlock the answers to these questions, and more. Through a data assessment, understand the value your data can provide. Not sure where to begin? Start by reviewing our data assessment options below. Data Quality Assessment Before data is able to transform your organization, it has to be in order. Through good, clean data, you can create accurate reports, make strategic data-driven decisions, extract heightened performance from your technology assets, and open the up the possibility of predictive analytics. A KSMC Data Quality Assessment identifies available data, determines its completeness, variability, and scope, and uncovers areas for improvement in the data collection process. The assessment will leave you with an understanding of data collection inconsistencies between your technology sources, an analysis of data that requires additional cleansing, and a holistic view of the foundation upon which predictive analytics can occur. From a Data Quality Assessment, you can expect a clearly defined strategy to remediate data quality issues, which will lead to clean data, accurate reporting, and the possibility for predictive analytics. Performance Tuning Assessment Regular tune ups throughout the life of a vehicle provide it with the ability to keep going a few thousand extra miles near its end of life. When it comes to systems and data, performance tuning serves as a mechanism to keep your systems and outputs, such as reports, at their best. Whether you are facing performance issues related to queries taking too long to run, a mad dash during the end-of-the-month report generation, or delayed data, a KSMC Performance Tuning Assessment can help. During a KSMC Performance Tuning Assessment, our expert data engineers scour every database, table, index, and stored procedure, as well as review query logic to develop a comprehensive report detailing recommendations for remediation to performance challenges. Once implemented, experience timely reporting and better performance from your existing hardware – eliminating the need to purchase new equipment. Data Strategy Assessment A KSMC Data Strategy Assessment is the first step to gaining a complete picture of your data and how it relates to your business. A data-driven business doesn’t exist without an understanding of what data exists, how it can be used, and what the return on investment is for using it. A Data Strategy Assessment offers a comprehensive data inventory including a review of your data, how it’s collected, where it’s stored, and more. In addition, our team of expert data analysts works with you through a data discovery process to uncover how you can put your data to use. You’ll walk away with a well-defined roadmap of potential data use cases and the associated return on investment of each of them. Michael Schwarz Vice President, Data and Development Services × Vice President, Data and Development Services Vice President, Data and Development Services HIGHLIGHT: "I am passionate about finding the connection in disparate data sets that make a positive difference in businesses and communities. Together, we can solve the greatest and most challenging problems we face." Michael Schwarz is KSM Consulting’s Vice President of Data and Development Services. Michael is responsible for leading the team that solves some of the most complex challenges faced by companies and governments. His primary responsibilities are focused on leading the building, deploying, and maintaining of scalable and flexible solutions to deliver advanced analytic solutions to clients. Michael is an experienced technology leader motivated by driving continuous and transformational improvements with data. He is passionate about applying frameworks and innovative problem-solving strategies to complicated challenges. Outside of the office, Michael enjoys hiking, golfing, running, photography, and cheering on his children in a variety of sports. QUICK FACTS Favorite KSMC Value: Fearless Problem Solving Graduate of United Way of Central Indiana Leadership United EDUCATION Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from University of Indianapolis Master in Business Administration and Management from Anderson University Steve McQueen Data-Driven Sales Manager × Data-Driven Sales Manager Data-Driven Sales Manager HIGHLIGHT: “As a leader, I know the importance of continuous improvement, working side by side with my team, rolling up my sleeves to demonstrate techniques and winning solutions, sharing success and passing on best practices.” With over 15 years of experience leading and developing successful sales teams, KSM Consulting was thrilled when Steve McQueen joined the team as the Data Analytics Sales Manager in October of 2020. Steve is an expert in sales management and efficiency and has worked tirelessly to help teams understand and optimize not only strategic sales initiatives but also how to optimize account management activities to better serve valued clients. Steve brings his experience working in the tech and data field to KSMC as he specializes in building and implementing data solutions for clients. His experience working with multiple industries including transportation, retail, manufacturing, financial services, and automobile industries complements KSMC’s experience working with clients on a diverse range of solutions and across many different industries. Outside of work, Steve enjoys giving back to his community by volunteering for Pack Away Hunger to assemble and provide meals for those challenged with homelessness. He is also a proud mentor to students at the Krannert School of Management. Steve is heavily involved with his alma mater, Purdue University, and participates as an active alumni connection for an undergraduate Organizational Behavior business class. QUICK FACTS Favorite Core Value: Client Focus EDUCATION Bachelor of Mathematics, Purdue University Master of Business Administration, Purdue University Ready to get in touch with us about our data assessment services? Give us a call at 317.452.1700 or fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you quickly. First Name*Last Name*Email* PhoneOrganization/Company*Which service are you interested in?Application DevelopmentData AnalyticsIT ConsultingManagement ConsultingProject ManagementOtherMessageNewsletter Subscribe I would like to subscribe to the KSM Consulting monthly newsletter. I understand that I may opt-out at any time. 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