ABOUT DAAN BAKBOORD
I'm Daan Bakboord, a Data Platform Strategist & Architect.
I help mid-market organizations create the data foundations
they need to make better decisions.
That starts with making the right choices about data
platforms, governance, semantics and architecture,
based on the needs of the organization rather than
the technology.
I've worked in Data & Analytics for more than 20 years,
from traditional BI and data warehousing to Snowflake,
modern data platforms, governance and semantics.
That experience has shaped how I work:
start with the business, keep the architecture as simple
as possible, and make technology fit the organization,
not the other way around.
Why work
with me?
20+ years
in Data & Analytics
Snowflake Data Superhero
since 2018
Governance & Semantics
foundation-first
Dutch mid-market
practical focus
WHERE I ADD VALUE
Three areas that matter most
I help mid-market organizations navigate the areas that
matter most when modernizing their data landscape.
01
Modern Data Platforms
There is no single best data platform.
The right choice depends on your organization.
I work with Snowflake for cloud-native
data platforms and Dividos for local
and hybrid environments where data sovereignty, control
and hyperscaler dependency matter.
Platform decisions should start with your business
requirements, compliance needs, existing technology,
team and budget, not with a vendor roadmap.
02
Data Governance & Semantics
Trust in data isn't automatic.
I help establish governance, semantic models,
ownership and lineage so people can understand,
trust and act on the data they use.
Governance works best when it is designed into the
platform from the start, not added as a separate
programme afterwards.
03
Data Platform Strategy
Modernization doesn't automatically mean replacing
the technology you already have.
I help organizations evaluate architecture, technology
and deployment models based on business needs,
capabilities, cost, compliance and sovereignty.
Sometimes the right decision is to adopt something new.
Sometimes it is to simplify and make better use of
what already works.
20+ YEARS IN DATA
The need hasn't changed. The technology has.
My career in data started in the early 2000s with
Predictive Maintenance. That's where I first
saw what good use of data could accomplish. Data wasn't
interesting because of the database, dashboard, or algorithm
behind it. It was interesting because it helped someone make
a better decision before something went wrong.
That principle has stayed with me ever since.
Over the following years, I worked on
Business Intelligence and
Data Warehousing projects across organizations
ranging from local government to multinationals. I specialized
in Oracle Analytics and built an international network around
that ecosystem. Then the industry began moving toward the cloud.
I started working with Snowflake in 2017 and
became a Snowflake Data Superhero in 2018.
I've remained part of the program since, contributing to and
learning from an international community of data practitioners.
The technology has changed enormously since I started.
The need to turn complex data into understandable, actionable
information hasn't.
HOW I WORK
Good consulting should reduce complexity,
not introduce more of it.
01
Simple beats complex.
If two approaches solve the same problem, I'll usually
recommend the one with fewer moving parts.
02
Data should lead to decisions.
A technically impressive platform has little value if
people can't understand and trust the data they use
to make decisions.
03
Knowledge should be shared.
Good consulting should increase your organization's
capabilities, not its dependency on consultants.
CONSULTING
Consulting without the theatre
I'm not interested in selling transformation for
transformation's sake.
Sometimes an organization needs a new platform. Sometimes it
needs better governance. Sometimes the architecture is fine
and the real problem lies somewhere else.
My role is to help you figure out
which problem is actually worth solving,
and then help you solve it.
DaAnalytics is where I share my perspective
and expertise on data platforms, governance, semantics and
architecture.
As a Consulting Partner at Bravinci, I bring
that experience into client engagements, combining independent
thinking with the broader expertise and delivery capabilities
needed for larger data challenges.
Learn more about Bravinci & DaAnalytics →
BEYOND THE DATA
Father, partner, football
I'm a father and partner who values balance. Outside work,
you'll find me playing football or spending time with family
and friends.
HAVE A DATA CHALLENGE?
You don't need to know the solution before getting in touch.
Tell me what you're trying to achieve,
what isn't working, or which decision you're facing.
We'll start there.
Let’s discuss your data challenge
No obligation. Just a good conversation.