The Person Behind the Data
I'm Spencer — a data analytics consultant who believes the best technology is the kind your team actually uses.
Headshot coming soon
Building data solutions that outlast the engagement
I started S2 Analytics because I saw too many businesses stuck in the gap between having data and using it well. Too many expensive platforms collecting dust. Too many dashboards nobody opens. Too many AI pilots that never make it to production.
My approach is different: I start with your business problem, not the technology. I design solutions your team can actually maintain. And I build in knowledge transfer from day one — because the goal isn't to create a dependency on me, it's to make your team more capable.
With over a decade of experience spanning startups, mid-market companies, and enterprise environments, I bring a practical perspective to every engagement. I've seen what works, what doesn't, and where the real ROI lives in data investments.
How I Think About Data
Business first, tech second
The best data solution is the one that solves your actual problem. I resist the urge to over-engineer and focus on what moves the needle for your business.
Simplicity scales
Complex systems break in complex ways. I build solutions that are sophisticated in their simplicity — easy to understand, maintain, and extend.
Transfer is the deliverable
Every engagement includes knowledge transfer. Your team should be more capable when I leave than when I arrived. That's the real measure of success.
Technologies I Work With
I'm tool-agnostic — the right choice depends on your existing stack, team skills, and business requirements.
Analytics & BI
Languages
Data Engineering
Cloud & Infra
AI/ML
Databases
Let's talk about your data
Whether you need a dashboard, an AI strategy, or a complete data overhaul — start with a conversation. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Or drop your email — I'll reach out when I publish new thinking on data strategy and AI implementation.