Mike Sargo

Background

About Mike Sargo

WHAT I DO: I transform chaotic data into real competitive advantage for enterprise leaders who refuse to be slowed down by fragmented systems & poor data quality. Chief Data Officer & Co-Founder of Data Ideology Former Microsoft Cloud Data Platform Leader Former Oracle Big Data & BI Leader 24+ Years of Driving Results with DataWHO I WORK WITH: VPs of Data & CDOs CTOs & CIOs ($500M+ Revenue Companies) Financial services leaders Healthcare organizations Manufacturing & enterprise companies WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: Instead of major consultancies sending you junior teams for mega-high rates, you get direct access to 24+ years of real-world experience, along with a boutique team of data professionals. I personally architect big-firm caliber solutions with the expertise of an executive.With the right strategy, execution, and some confidence, we see things through when others would quit. SERVICES I PROVIDE: Data Strategy & AI Readiness Assessment Modern Data Platform Implementation Analytics Tool Optimization Data Governance & Management Fractional Data Team ServicesCHALLENGES MY CLIENTS FACE: Inconsistent data & reporting lead to mistrust High cloud spend with low ROI ⏰ Slow decision-making due to data bottlenecks 🤖 AI initiatives stall without a proper foundation Teams frustrated by tools & dashboards Fragmented systems create chaos MY STORY: I discovered early in my career at Microsoft and Oracle that enterprise leaders were being stalled by their access to data expertise. Too often, consultants were being flown in to help, without the context, relationships, or commitment required to drive real outcomes.I saw an opportunity to build a destination consultancy that provided big-firm expertise with the accessibility and accountability that leaders need. During a lunch conversation, my now co-founder, Toby, and I shared that vision to create something different.Growing up, I always had a competitive spirit. Nothing lights a fire under me like being told something can’t be done. My hockey background taught me that you can achieve anything with concrete goals and persistence, and I carry that with me today. When I'm not architecting data solutions, I'm figuring out how to transition from hockey to golf (three kids and a growing business will do that), and how to spend more time with my family. Ready to stop drowning in data chaos and start making money from your information? Connect with me here on LinkedIn or email info@dataideology.com to discuss your data strategy.