Data Pipelines & Warehousing (ELT/ETL)
Starting at
$
40
/hrAbout this service
Summary
FAQs
What's the difference between ETL and ELT, and which do you use?
ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) transforms data before loading it into the warehouse. ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) loads raw data first and then transforms it within the warehouse. We primarily advocate for and implement ELT using tools like dbt, as it offers greater flexibility, scalability, and leverages the power of modern data warehouses.
Which data sources can you integrate?
We can integrate a vast range of sources, including databases (SQL, NoSQL), SaaS applications (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify, Google Analytics), APIs, flat files, and more. Tools like Fivetran and Airbyte have extensive connector libraries, and we can build custom solutions for others.
How do you ensure data quality and reliability?
Data quality is paramount. We implement data validation checks, use dbt for testing and documentation of transformations, and establish monitoring for data pipelines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
We already have some data infrastructure. Can you work with it?
Absolutely. We can assess your current setup and integrate our solutions to enhance your existing infrastructure, migrate components, or build new capabilities alongside what you already have in place.
What makes dbt a crucial part of your process?
dbt (Data Build Tool) allows us to apply software engineering best practices to data transformation. It enables modular, version-controlled, and testable data models. This leads to more reliable, maintainable, and understandable data pipelines, making it easier to collaborate and iterate on your data logic.
What's included
Foundational Data Warehouse & EL Pipeline Setup
This deliverable includes the strategic design and initial implementation of your chosen data warehouse (BigQuery, Redshift, or Snowflake). We will establish robust data extraction (EL) pipelines from your primary sources using Fivetran, Airbyte, Retool Workflows, or custom-coded solutions, ensuring reliable data ingestion.
dbt Transformation & Data Modeling
We will develop and deploy sophisticated data transformation (T) models using dbt. This involves cleaning, structuring, and consolidating your raw data into analytics-ready datasets, ensuring data quality and consistency for accurate reporting and insights.
Optimized Warehouse & Knowledge Transfer
This final deliverable provides a fully optimized and documented data warehousing solution. It includes performance tuning, comprehensive documentation of pipelines and models, and a knowledge transfer session to empower your team to utilize and maintain the new system effectively.
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