Modernize Your Data Platform
$75,000 - $95,000 • 8-10 weeks
Stuck on legacy systems that can't scale? Get a strategic migration path from on-premise, traditional data warehouses, or outdated cloud platforms to modern analytics infrastructure.
Who This Is For
This package is designed for scale-ups dealing with:
- Legacy on-premise systems: Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata that can't handle your growth
- Outdated cloud platforms: Early cloud decisions that no longer fit your needs
- Performance bottlenecks: Queries taking hours, reports timing out, users frustrated
- Scaling challenges: Current platform can't handle data volume or user growth
- Cost inefficiency: Paying too much for too little capability
What You Get
A comprehensive migration strategy covering:
1. Business Drivers & Success Criteria (WHY)
- Analysis of why current platform is failing
- Business case for migration investment
- Success metrics and expected outcomes
2. Team Readiness Assessment (WHO)
- Current team skills and capabilities
- Skill gap analysis for target platform
- Training and hiring recommendations
- Change management considerations
3. Current State Analysis (WHAT)
- Inventory of existing data sources and systems
- Data volume, complexity, and quality assessment
- Critical dependencies and integration points
- Migration complexity evaluation
4. Target Platform & Migration Architecture (HOW)
- Target platform recommendation (Snowflake, Databricks, Fabric, etc.)
- Target state architecture design
- Migration patterns and approach (big bang vs. phased)
- Dual-running strategy and cutover plan
- Risk mitigation and rollback procedures
5. Migration Roadmap (WHEN)
- Phased migration plan with clear milestones
- Workload prioritisation (what to migrate first)
- Resource requirements and timeline
- Cost modelling (migration + ongoing TCO)
How It Works
Week 1-2: Current State Assessment
Document existing platform, architecture, and pain points. Inventory workloads, data sources, and integrations. Assess team capabilities and readiness.
Week 3-4: Business & Team Analysis
Analyse business drivers for migration. Assess team readiness and skill gaps. Define success criteria and constraints.
Week 5-7: Target Platform & Migration Design
Evaluate target platforms against requirements. Design target architecture. Develop migration approach and sequencing. Model costs.
Week 8-10: Roadmap & Recommendations
Create phased migration roadmap. Document risks and mitigation strategies. Build business case. Present recommendations.
Final Deliverables
Current State Analysis
Documentation of existing platform, workloads, and pain points
Business Case
Migration justification with cost-benefit analysis
Platform Recommendation
Target platform selection with detailed rationale
Target Architecture
Future state architecture diagrams and design principles
Migration Strategy
Detailed migration approach, patterns, and sequencing
Risk Assessment
Migration risks with mitigation strategies and rollback plans
Migration Roadmap
Phased plan with milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements
Partner Introductions
Vetted migration partners for implementation
Why This Approach Works
Objective platform selection: I'm not selling Snowflake or Databricks. I evaluate what actually fits your needs, team, and budget.
Migration reality check: Most migrations fail because they underestimate complexity. I've done this before and know where the bodies are buried.
Phased approach: Big bang migrations are risky. I design phased approaches that deliver value incrementally and reduce risk.
Team-centric: Platform choice depends on your team's skills. I won't recommend Spark if your team is SQL-focused.
Cost-conscious: Migration costs add up fast. I model both migration and ongoing costs so there are no surprises.
Common Migration Scenarios I Handle
- On-premise to cloud: Oracle/SQL Server/Teradata → Snowflake/Databricks/Fabric
- Cloud to cloud: Redshift → Snowflake, BigQuery → Databricks, etc.
- Modernisation: Traditional ETL → modern ELT/data pipelines
- Consolidation: Multiple legacy systems → single modern platform
- Platform switching: Reconsidering early cloud platform decisions
Investment
Fee: $75,000 - $95,000 (depends on current platform complexity and migration scope)
Timeline: 8-10 weeks from kickoff to final presentation
Payment: 50% at start, 50% at delivery
What's included: All assessment, analysis, design, migration planning, and executive presentation.
What's not included: Actual migration execution (can introduce vetted partners with fixed-price migration quotes)
Ready to Modernize Your Platform?
Book a free 30-minute call to discuss your current platform and migration challenges.