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Unlock 10X value from your AI and data investment.

for small and mid-size businesses

Connect AI and data solutions to business objectives to maximize measurable growth, efficiency, clarity, and trust.

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The DPER Checklist

A 10-minute business alignment checklist before building a new dashboard.

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No connection. No trust fund. No safety net.

I began as an accounting student before finding my way into data and AI. I started by helping one company with business analytics projects, then another, then another. By 28, my work had helped companies generate millions in revenue, save hundreds of thousands in operating costs, and achieve top-tier workflow efficiency gains.

Today, I work with small and mid-size business founders and executives to build AI and data ecosystems that deliver real business value.

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Why your investment isn't generating real value yet.

If any of these sound familiar, you're leaving money on the table.

You're still using legacy systems

You have the assets, but data flows across your business in disconnected silos. Quality is poor, ownership is unclear, and you're sitting on a gold mine that creates zero value.

Building systems takes forever

You know your business needs a data ecosystem, but endless back-and-forth slows decisions and delays solution adoption.

Leadership doesn't trust the numbers

You have systems in place, but your team still spends time reconciling numbers across disconnected sources. Leadership needs clarity before it can trust the data.

No clear strategy

Human handoffs become the next bottleneck as the ecosystem accelerates work. When a pipeline fails, no one knows who should respond or what action to take.

Four steps to unleash the power of your AI and data

Turn AI and data investment into a repeatable value cycle.

  1. 01

    Diagnostic

    Where is value being lost or left unrealized?

    A shared view of the highest-priority value gaps.

  2. 02

    Planning

    What should change, and how will success be measured?

    A sequenced plan with clear measures and ownership.

  3. 03

    Execution

    How do we turn the plan into an adopted capability?

    An experienced team builds and supports your solution.

  4. 04

    Retrospective

    What value did the work create, and what comes next?

    Celebrate success and plan for the next opportunity.

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Qualified Revenue
$1.3M
Cost Saved
$500K
Efficiency Optimized
90%
Zinan Yang, founder of Stratum Data
“Every company is investing in AI and data solutions. My job is to make sure your investment delivers real business impact.”
Zinan YangFounder, Stratum

Choose the level of support that fits your next step.

From The DPER Checklist to a Full DPER Engagement. Same result. Different speed.

The DPER Checklist

Free

A 10-minute checklist for leaders to align Power BI with business questions before building a new dashboard.

  • Actionable checklist items
  • Questions that expose value gaps
  • Unscored reflection checklist
  • Five questions before building your next dashboard

The DPER Diagnostic

A starting point for leaders that identifies the value gaps that matter most.

  • One-on-one meeting
  • Stakeholder and current-state review
  • Prioritized recommendations
  • Personalized findings report
  • Prototype or future-state view when useful

Stops after Diagnostic. Production Planning and implementation are not included.

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Full DPER Engagement

Complete Diagnostic, Planning, Execution, and Retrospective support.

  • Everything from the DPER Diagnostic
  • Measurable objectives and roadmap
  • Microsoft solution implementation
  • Adoption support and value tracking
  • Retrospective and next-step recommendations

Stratum can lead the build, guide your team, or blend both models.

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FAQ

Questions leaders ask before taking the next step.

What does 10X value mean?

10X describes the scale of value Stratum helps leaders pursue, not a guaranteed return or fixed timeframe. The work begins by defining the outcomes that matter, then measuring progress against an agreed starting point.

Do we need to be using Microsoft Fabric already?

No. Stratum supports businesses moving from legacy or disconnected systems to a centralized Microsoft data ecosystem, as well as businesses planning Fabric adoption or improving the value of an existing Fabric and Power BI environment.

Can Stratum replace legacy systems and build the ecosystem for us?

Yes. When a business needs a centralized, governed Microsoft data foundation, Stratum can serve as the build partner from current-state review through implementation, adoption, and value measurement. The exact scope follows the business priorities and systems identified through DPER.

Can Stratum guide our internal data team?

Yes. Stratum can guide an internal team, lead the implementation, or combine both approaches. The delivery model depends on the team's capabilities, the work required, and the support needed to keep business priorities, technical delivery, and adoption connected.

What is included in The DPER Diagnostic?

The DPER Diagnostic is a paid engagement. It includes a one-on-one meeting, stakeholder and current-state review, prioritized recommendations, a personalized findings report, and a lightweight prototype or future-state view when useful. It is not a production solution and does not include production Planning or implementation.

How long does a Full DPER Engagement take?

There is no standard public timeline. Duration depends on the starting condition, internal capability, implementation scope, dependencies, and delivery model. The likely sequence and timing are discussed after the current condition and business priorities are understood.

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