reduction in time spent on data processing
as a result of this project
now accessible without deep technical expertise
as a result of this project
This nonprofit foundation faced a data management crisis that threatened to derail its community-driven mission. Their reliance on Google Spreadsheets for managing and analyzing data had hit a wall. The small IT team, consisting of a senior technical pro and a handful of data analysts, grappled with three major hurdles: data that refused to scale with their growing needs, compromised data integrity that put their insights at risk, and collaboration bottlenecks that slowed their impact.
As data volumes swelled, these challenges intensified, potentially limiting the foundation's ability to serve its community effectively. The team needed a solution that could handle their expanding data needs without sacrificing ease of use or breaking the bank.
BridgeView crafted a solution to tackle the nonprofit foundation's data management hurdles head-on. We ditched the idea of a full BigQuery migration, opting instead for a lean GCP-based approach. This solution struck the right balance: scalable, user-friendly, and cost-effective, with automated data processes as the cherry on top.
We built a system tailored to the foundation's data-savvy team, cutting down on code and tech overhead. It meshed with their existing tools, freeing analysts from IT bottlenecks. To set them up for long-term success, we armed the team with know-how through robust documentation and training. BridgeView didn't stop there – we set up ongoing support to keep their data ecosystem sharp and responsive to future needs.
BridgeView's solution transformed the nonprofit's data landscape. The foundation now breezes through data processing and analysis, unburdened by complex database management. By avoiding unnecessary BigQuery infrastructure, we delivered a cost-effective solution that maintains all required functionality while reducing long-term costs. Data analysts now harness real-time insights efficiently, without needing deep technical expertise.
This empowerment extends across the organization, allowing for faster and more informed decision-making. The new data framework isn't just a short-term fix – it's built to scale, ready to grow alongside the foundation's evolving data requirements. With this game-changing upgrade, the nonprofit is primed to amplify its community impact, fueled by a simplified, efficient, and future-ready data management system that can easily adapt to their expanding needs.
• Simplified Data Management – Our client can now process and analyze data faster and more efficiently, without complex database management overhead.
• Cost Savings & Maintainability – By avoiding unnecessary BigQuery infrastructure, we reduced long-term costs while maintaining all required functionality.
• Empowered Analysts – The new system allows the client’s data analysts to work with real-time data efficiently, without needing deep technical expertise.
• Scalability for Future Growth – While right-sized for today’s needs, the new data framework can easily scale as data requirements evolve.
Technologies or Methodologies Used:
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Google Cloud Storage
• Lightweight Data Pipelines
• Automated Data Validation & Processing
BridgeView streamlines nonprofit data systems so your team can focus on what matters most.