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Powering Data-Driven Transformation for the Town of Gilbert, Arizona

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Enabling Gilbert, Arizona to Become The City of the Future

The town of Gilbert, Arizona is on a mission to become The City of the Future by challenging its community and government to anticipate change, create solutions, and help people and their businesses.

We're proud to have partnered with the town to drive transformative, data-driven change for its citizens. Our data, analytics, and AI experts:

  • Implemented a comprehensive Data Governance Strategy
  • Engineered a centralized data technology stack
  • Supported data visualization creation as part of Gilbert’s Performance Management initiative 
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Project Summary

The Data Governance and Performance Management SDG Group launched have ultimately enabled the town to streamline cross-departmental operations, enhance analytics efficiencies, increase scalability, and improve data literacy and data access across the town.

Key Performance Results

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data sources connected to and ingested in the centralized data lake, including automated connected to APIs.
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data tables automatically refreshed on a daily/weekly schedule.
users with secure and governed access to their data.
 

Challenges

Before collaborating with SDG Group, the town of Gilbert faced several key challenges in effectively managing and utilizing their data resources. Addressing these issues was essential to creating a cohesive and efficient approach to data management across the town. These challenges included:

  • No centralized data strategy or data platform
  • Varying data literacy levels
  • Securing department buy-in
  • PII data concerns 
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Solution Overview & Deliverables

  1. Designed a comprehensive Data Governance model.

  2. Provided technology recommendations, procured technologies, and established a secure, connective platform.

  3. Implemented custom solution accelerators to quickly establish frameworks in Matillion and Snowflake for rapid data ingestion.

  4. Established direct connections to multiple departmental data sources through APIs. 

  5.  Set up a multi-layer data lakehouse for the various town departments to access their specific datasets.
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Download the Full Success Story

This compelling success story is a must-read for anyone in a management or technical role at a government or other local organization. Here’s why:
 

  1. Unlock the Power of Data Governance

    Learn how a comprehensive Data Governance strategy can revolutionize your organization. See how SDG Group engineered a centralized data technology stack and created data visualizations to drive efficiency and data literacy across all departments.

  2. Overcome Key Challenges

    Understand the real-world challenges faced by Gilbert, including varying data literacy levels and the absence of a centralized data strategy. Discover the innovative solutions implemented by SDG Group to overcome these obstacles and achieve outstanding results.

  3. Real-World Impact and Applications

    Explore practical examples of how Gilbert’s Public Works and Police Departments leveraged new data dashboards to enhance their operations. Gain valuable insights into the tangible benefits of robust data governance in real-world scenarios.