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Monte Rio, CA, USA
Brooke Maury bridges strategic data leadership with hands-on technical execution. As founder of Headland Data, Brooke partners with startups, nonprofits, and mid-sized organizations to design and scale modern data ecosystems that drive measurable business impact. With deep experience in cloud data warehousing, scalable pipeline design, and modern ELT frameworks, Brooke helps teams evolve from fragmented reporting to governed, AI-ready architectures.
A seasoned fractional data leader and problem s…
Founder/Principal Consultant
Mar 2025 - Present
Headland Data provides fractional data leadership and full-stack data consulting for startups, nonprofits, and mid-sized organizations. We design, build, and optimize modern data ecosystems that turn raw information into reliable insight—supporting strategy, governance, analytics, and AI readiness. From data architecture and pipeline development to cost optimization and team enablement, Headland delivers scalable, efficient, and AI-native solutions that help organizations make confident, data-driven decisions. Core services: Data strategy, modern stack implementation, governance and quality frameworks, analytics and BI modernization, and AI-readiness consulting.
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