
Guido
de Vries
Data Architect & Strategy Consultant · 15+ years experience · Netherlands
Profile
I help mid- to large-sized trading and retail companies turn data into a strategic advantage — by embedding it in daily processes, decision-making, and long-term goals. Whether it’s designing modern data architectures, implementing scalable Snowflake solutions, or delivering a complete data strategy in 6 to 12 weeks: I focus on results that genuinely align with organisational priorities.
Where I excel is bridging the gap between vision and execution. I translate complexity into clarity and combine long-term architecture with rapid, practical delivery. I’m at my best when there’s room to explore, build, and iterate — with just enough structure to maintain progress without slowing down.
My approach is hands-on, human-centred and built on experimentation. I believe in early testing, fast learning, and continuous improvement. That mindset — “start small, think big, scale fast” — is in everything I do. Good data systems aren’t just about tooling or models, but especially about adoption and use. That’s why I pay close attention to behavioural design and to making solutions truly land.
Since starting as an independent consultant in 2018 I have worked with public and private organisations on everything from strategic roadmaps to platform roll-outs — always focused on rapid results that continue to deliver value over the long term. I thrive in environments where challenge, creativity, and focus come together.
Let’s turn your data into concrete progress for your organisation.
What I do.
A structured program from data-maturity analysis to an actionable roadmap, including operating model and high-level architecture.
Design and implementation of scalable data platforms on Snowflake, Azure or open-source — Data Vault, dimensional, metadata-driven.
End-to-end data pipelines with dbt, Dagster, Python and SQL. Robust, maintainable, and accelerated with AI where it adds value.
15 years.
Built, not described.






What I bring.
Background.
Let's talk.
30 minutes, no commitments, honest advice.