Evan Young

Services

Focused engagements for organizations that want to build, modernize, or lead their data function — with someone who's done it before.

Data Team Building

I've built first data functions from scratch multiple times — with no team, no infrastructure, and no playbook. I'll help you hire right, structure ownership, define roles, and build the culture that keeps good people around.

  • First data hire strategy & role scoping
  • Org structure & ownership design
  • Interview frameworks & candidate evaluation
  • Onboarding, mentorship, and retention systems

Platform Modernization

Legacy stacks drag on everything: velocity, reliability, and trust. I've led production migrations to modern tooling and know how to do it without breaking what customers depend on.

  • Legacy stack assessment & migration roadmap
  • dbt, Airflow, BigQuery, GCP implementation
  • Pipeline reliability, monitoring & alerting
  • Rollout planning without disruption

Analytics & Reporting Products

I've designed and launched client-facing reporting portals, internal dashboards, and KPI frameworks used at enterprise scale. I'll help you turn raw data into the products and insights that actually drive decisions.

  • KPI definition & metric frameworks
  • Dashboard & reporting portal design
  • Data quality, alerting & monitoring
  • Self-service analytics infrastructure

Fractional Data Leadership

Need a senior data leader without a full-time hire? I embed with your team on a part-time basis — reviewing code, running standups, setting roadmaps, and reporting to your leadership.

  • Fractional VP / Director of Data
  • Technical roadmap ownership
  • Cross-functional alignment
  • Flexible engagement length & hours

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of organizations do you work with?

I've worked with organizations ranging from ed-tech nonprofits to industry-leading direct marketing businesses. If you're building a data function, modernizing a legacy stack, or need senior data leadership capacity, I can probably help.

Do you get into the technical details or just advise?

Both. I can write dbt models, review SQL and Python, and architect pipelines — and I can also translate all of that into a roadmap or board presentation. I don't parachute in and hand over a slide deck. I work alongside your team.

How do engagements typically work?

Most start with a scoping call to understand the problem and what success looks like. From there, I'll propose a structure, timeline, and fee. Project-based work is quoted at an hourly rate; ongoing retainers are monthly.

What does it cost?

Fees depend on scope and engagement length. Reach out and I'll give you an honest estimate — no pitch, no pressure.

Let's work together

Tell me what you're working on and we'll figure out whether I can help.

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