Big data.
Big insights.
Big impact.

Expertise

We help change your business through data enablement.

Data Elephant helps organizations modernize their data infrastructure and platforms to enable better decisions, self-service reporting, advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning. Our team of engineers, scientists, and analysts are passionate about applying the latest technologies to deliver real business outcomes.

From tailored data solutions to ongoing support, we provide end-to-end services that adapt to each client’s needs. We emphasize collaboration, transparency, and long-term partnerships, acting not only as builders, but also as trusted advisors.

PARTNERS

Technology Partners

Data Elephant partners with industry-leading public cloud, data infrastructure, and analytics providers to bring our clients the latest modern, scalable, and extensible data solutions. Whether you are seeking a platform or architecture evaluation, or looking to make the most of existing technology investments, we bring an unbiased view to your data platform architecture and projects.

INDUSTRIES

Industries We Serve

From energy and natural resources to public sector and financial services, we understand the unique data challenges of today’s industries. We apply sector-specific expertise to deliver modern data platforms, AI use case prioritization, and measurable business outcomes in partnership with our client’s deep internal expertise.

CLIENTS

We Keep Good Company

SERVICES

We are your full service partner, up for any challenge. Let’s do this. Together.


01 Modern Strategy

Define your data vision and create a pragmatic roadmap that balances foundational investments with quick wins, leveraging our enterprise and industry experience.

  • Modern Data Architecture Design

  • Analytics & AI Roadmap

  • Center of Excellent & Operating Model Design

  • Maturity Assessment

02 Data Governance & Management

Establish trust and control over your data with modern governance frameworks, scalable management practices, and fit-for-purpose tools that balance flexibility with compliance.

  • Governance Framework & Strategy

  • Data Management & Cataloguing

  • Tool Selection & Implementation

  • Modern Data Governance Operating Model Design

03 Data Architecture & Engineering

Design and build scalable, secure cloud data platforms - whether warehouse, lake, or lakehouse to unify data across sources and enable seamless access and performance.

  • Data Warehouse, Lake & Lakehouse Implementations

  • Integration & Pipeline Engineering

  • Streaming & Processing

  • Business Application Integration

04 Reporting & BI

Empower decision-makers through intuitive, governed analytics with modern BI platforms that drive self-service, storytelling, and insight democratization.

  • Data Visualization & Report Development

  • Semantic Layer, Democratization & Self-Service

  • BI Tool Migration & Modernization

  • BI Governance

05 Advanced Analytics & ML

Unlock deeper insights and foresight with scalable machine learning and advanced analytics that turn data into measurable business outcomes.

  • AI/ML Solution Architecture & Development

  • Data Science & Model Development

  • Predictive Modeling

  • MLops and Model Deployment

06 Generative AI

Identify, prioritize, and operationalize GenAI use cases that deliver real ROI, with secure and scalable paths from experimentation to production.

07 Cloud Foundations

Build and optimize your cloud infrastructure with modern DevOps practices to ensure scalability, security, and agility across your data ecosystem.

  • Conversational AI & Chatbots / NLP

  • AI strategy, readiness & use case evaluation

  • Prompt Engineering & Optimization

  • Custom Fine Tuning & Domain Adaptation

  • Cloud Infrastructure & Services

  • DevOps Best Practices & Engineering

  • Data Service Migration & Modernization

08 Business Applications

Empower your teams with intuitive, scalable low-code / no-code and AI-enabled applications/front-end tools that streamline workflows, enhance data quality, and accelerate decision-making.

  • LOW-CODE / NO-CODE APPLICATIONS

  • WORKFLOW AUTOMATION & INTEGRATION

  • SELF-SERVICE INTERFACES FOR DATA CAPTURE & REPORTING

  • AI-NATIVE APP DEV & VIBE-CODING

PACKAGED OFFERINGS

Ready-Made.
Expert-Delivered.
Measurable Impact.

In addition to our services, we offer a suite of proven, packaged offerings – pre-defined scope, activities, and outcomes designed to accelerate your journey with minimal customization.

About

A more human approach to modern data analytics, engineering, and cloud services.

Data Elephant was founded in 2022 to fulfill a need in the Canadian market for a dedicated and full-stack data and analytics services firm. We are a Vancouver, BC-based consultancy serving customers across Canada, helping them tackle their data challenges from strategy to execution.

OUR FOUNDERS

We’re all about outcomes, value, transparency, and trust.

Our team has worked for a variety of organizations from Big 4 consultancies, to start-up boutiques, and from within industry. We’ve taken what we loved about those companies, and what we didn’t, and developed an approach and culture that focuses on the success of our clients, doing what is right, always, and delivering amazing technology that drives business outcomes.

Adrienne Robbins
Co-Founder & CEO

Prior to founding Data Elephant, Adrienne held the role of COO for a boutique cloud transformation start-up in Canada where she managed Sales & Marketing, Technology Alliances, Finance, People & Culture, and Operations. She previously focused on Client management for global IT Research & Advisory and Technology Consulting organizations, where she provided advisory to Business and IT Executives around cloud, innovation, business transformation and data. After spending 7 years living in Toronto and Montreal, Adrienne now calls the Lower Mainland, where she was born and raised, home again. She studied Business Administration at BCIT and now spends her time with her family and young kids and dogs enjoying the outdoors, cooking, travelling, and volunteering.

Mathew Duffy
Co-Founder & CTO

Mathew, an experienced technology leader, has held senior positions at Xerris (CDO), Slalom, and Hitachi Solutions building teams and capabilities in data strategy, engineering, analytics, and machine learning. After completing his MBA, Mathew started his career in consulting in financial services (Deloitte, PriceMetrix by McKinsey) by building bridges between technical and business clients to extract and drive value from data. Mathew completed his MMA (Master of Management Analytics) at Queen’s University to tackle data, cloud, and analytics challenges across industries and continues to bring a hands-on, professional, and friendly approach to delivery. Mathew mostly calls Ontario home and enjoys as much time as he can outdoors, sailing, and travelling.

DATA ELEPHANT ADVISORY BOARD

Troy Heibein

BOARD CHAIR

Troy Heibein is a seasoned business executive and advisor with more than 15 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and disciplined execution across technology, analytics, SaaS, and consulting environments. Recently appointed as US President and CCO of HeavyAero Maintenance, he most recently acted as Board Advisor and Chief Commercial Officer at StellarAlgo, leading commercial strategy and revenue expansion for the sports tech platform, bringing deep expertise in strategy development, operating model optimization, and analytics-enabled decision-making. Troy also serves on multiple boards and advisory councils where he helps leadership teams sharpen strategic focus, professionalize operations, and execute with accountability, drawing on his background in management consulting and cross-sector leadership.

Curran Raclin

BOARD MEMBER

Curran Raclin is a data and analytics leader with deep expertise in fan engagement and customer intelligence in professional sports. He most recently served as Senior VP of Fan Engagement, Analytics & Research at the NHL, where he led the league’s analytics, CRM and insights functions to enhance fan acquisition, engagement and business performance across all 32 NHL member clubs. Prior to the NHL, Curran held senior analytics and sales operations roles with The Madison Square Garden Company and began his career in analytics with the Boston Red Sox, blending strategic data initiatives with business impact. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College and combines analytical rigor with practical execution to drive data-informed decision-making in high-performance environments.

Chris Foster

BOARD MEMBER

Chris Foster is a strategic technology and go-to-market executive and team builder specializing in modern data platforms, high-performance computing, and AI/ML - spanning data engineering, analytics, integration, and governance. Based in Calgary, Chris has led innovation and transformation from both “inside the enterprise” (including serving as a Chief Innovation Officer in the energy sector) and as an advisor delivering complex, cross-industry initiatives. Earlier in his career, he co-founded a Canadian analytics consulting practice, building data pipelines, architecture, semantic layers, and statistical models while developing high-performing technical teams to solve challenging real-world problems.

George Nassar

BOARD MEMBER

George Nassar is a seasoned leader in enterprise data strategy, governance and AI, most recently serving as AVP, Enterprise AI & Data Governance at Canadian Tire Corporation, where he drove data governance frameworks, analytics strategy and responsible AI implementations. Based in Toronto, George brings extensive experience from roles in analytics and governance across financial services, insurance, retail and health sectors, including senior leadership at TD, GreenShield and bcIMC. He has also contributed as a board member to community organizations, underscoring his commitment to both organizational excellence and broader social impact.

  • “Our collaboration with Data Elephant and AWS has given our clubs the tools to compete confidently for fan engagement, growth, and revenue.”

    Adam Satz, SVP of Technology and Data Strategy, United Soccer League

  • “Working with Data Elephant has been a game-changer. Their knowledge in cloud, data, and AI is top-tier, but what really sets them apart is how quickly they move and how deeply they care about getting to know our business. They consistently deliver with excellence - and they’re the kind of people you genuinely enjoy partnering with. We recommend them often, and for good reason.”

    Troy Heibein - Chief Commercial Officer, StellarAlgo

  • "Our experience with Data Elephant over the past three years has been very positive. They simplify complicated data challenges, bring talented resources to the table, and adapt their planning to our business needs. Their support has helped us keep ahead of other companies in terms of solutions and implementations.”

    Moe Safari, Manager of Data Engineering, Bosa Properties

Let’s do great things together.