About
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.”
— Shunryu Suzuki
About Empty Cup Consulting LLC
Empty Cup Consulting LLC is a boutique consulting firm focused on building practical, high-quality solutions to real-world business problems. We bring deep technical expertise with a no-nonsense, get-it-done attitude — always at fair and transparent rates.
💡 The Power of an “Empty Cup” Mindset
The phrase empty cup is a powerful business concept that promotes an open and humble mindset. It reminds us to approach challenges and opportunities with a willingness to let go of preconceived notions, listen deeply, and learn from others.
Benefits of the “Empty Cup” Approach
- Absorbs information objectively
- Encourages multiple perspectives
- Promotes better decision making
- Fosters continuous learning and growth
By embracing this mindset, organizations unlock innovation, collaboration, and effectiveness — leading to smarter, more sustainable results.
🚀 What We Do
We specialize in:
- Data Architecture & Engineering
- Cloud Solutions (Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and more)
- Business Intelligence & Analytics
- Process Automation & Integration
- Technical Training & Enablement
We believe in giving back to the community, sharing code samples, reusable templates, and contributing to open-source projects.
👋 Who We Are
Hi, my name is Jason Horner, and I am the founder of Empty Cup Consulting. I’m an independent consultant and trainer with a passion for helping clients solve business problems in the data and advanced analytics spaces using cloud technologies.
I bring expertise in:
- Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Store, Databricks, HDInsight, Azure SQL Database
- SQL, C#, Python, and PowerShell
- DataOps, architecture patterns, and advanced analytics solutions
I’m a Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) of SQL Server and a six-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award recipient.
When I’m not working, you can usually find me snowboarding, singing karaoke, riding roller coasters, or playing classic arcade games.
🎤 Speaking & Community
I love sharing knowledge and frequently speak at conferences, meetups, and training events.
👉 View my sessions on Sessionize
📬 Get in Touch
Always looking for meaningful and interesting work.