Practical Data & AI Consulting

Clear answers. Focused engagements. Data solutions your team can maintain.

Empty Cup Consulting helps IT and data leaders make progress without committing to a six-month discovery project. Start with a focused 2–4-week assessment in data governance, AI and workflow modernization, or dimensional modeling. Then put the findings to work with practical architecture guidance, implementation support, and team training.

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How We Help

Choose a focused starting point or bring us a specific technical challenge:

  • Focused Assessments (2–4 Weeks)
    Identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and leave with an actionable plan for data governance, AI workflows, or dimensional modeling.

  • 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.

  • Architecture 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
  • Cloud data warehousing with Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, and Databricks
  • Data transformation with dbt, PySpark, and T-SQL
  • 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?