Welcome to Empty Cup Consulting LLC

Practical, high-quality solutions for your data and AI journey.

We help organizations unlock the full potential of their data through modern architectures, scalable platforms, and hands-on expertise. Whether you need a trusted guide for strategy or tactical help solving a tough problem, we’re here to get it done.

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🚀 Our Services

We specialize in guiding businesses through the modern data landscape with tailored services:

  • Sherpa Services (Coaching & Mentoring)
    Direct access to an experienced guide — from tactical troubleshooting to strategic roadmaps.

  • Training
    Hands-on courses in Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, dbt, Microsoft Fabric, and more.

  • Architectural Design Sessions
    Collaborative workshops to align business goals with technical solutions.

  • Modern Data Jumpstart
    Accelerate your move to a modern data platform with a proven fast-track approach.

💡 Why “Empty Cup”?

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” — Shunryu Suzuki

We believe the best solutions start with listening. The Empty Cup mindset means approaching every engagement with humility, curiosity, and openness — ready to learn your unique challenges and shape the right solution together.

🛠️ Our Expertise

With decades of experience in the data platform space, we bring:

  • Deep expertise in Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, and Cosmos DB
  • Modern cloud data warehousing with Fabric Snowflake Databricks
  • Transformation and analytics with dbt pyspark tsql
  • Proven methods in Dimensional Modeling, DataOps, architecture, and automation

Founder Jason Horner is a Microsoft Certified Master (MCM), a six-time Microsoft MVP, and a recognized community speaker and trainer.

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Ready to take the next step in your data journey?