DATA SERVICES
RELIABLE INFORMATION
West Yost helps clients turn disconnected data into reliable, usable information that supports better planning, operations, and reporting.
IMMEDIATE VALUE
We focus on practical improvements that create immediate value. Engagements start with the data clients already have, not with a major technology overhaul.
STRONGER DECISIONS
We improve the quality, structure, and accessibility of existing data so teams can spend less time reconciling information and more time acting on it.
WHAT THIS SERVICE DOES
West Yost helps clients organize and connect critical information across systems and workflows. We strengthen data quality, structure, and accessibility so teams can spend less time managing spreadsheets and more time using information effectively. The result is a dependable data environment that improves daily operations and supports long-term planning.
- Improves and organizes existing data
- Connects information across systems and departments
- Automates repetitive data and reporting tasks
- Builds dashboards and reporting tools that are easy to use
- Supports planning, operations, and compliance needs
OUR APPROACH
We prioritize right-sized data solutions that align with client goals, workflows, and staff capacity. Engagements start with the data clients already have, not with a major technology overhaul. From there, we identify the highest-value opportunities, build a right-sized data foundation, and deliver tools that fit existing workflows, priorities, and staff capacity. Our work emphasizes usability, governance, and long-term sustainability without unnecessary complexity.
DATA SERVICES IN PRACTICE
Data Foundation
Data intake, cleanup, validation,
and quality improvement
Data standardization and
spreadsheet-to-database migration
Connected Systems
Data transformation and
integration across systems,
including GIS and CMMS
Foundational data warehouse
development
Automation and Reporting
Workflow automation and tool
development
Dashboards, visualization,
and regulatory, planning, and
operational reporting
WHY DATA SERVICES MATTER
Clients investing in data services gain:
- Improved data accuracy and reliability
- Reduced manual work, duplicate effort, and avoidable errors
- Stronger reporting readiness and compliance support
- Greater visibility across departments and systems
- Better support for asset management, planning, and
capital decisions - More confident, data-informed decision making
GOOD DATA FOUNDATIONS
Strong data systems depend on information that aligns with our five pillars to help clients move from scattered information to dependable insight.
- Clean: Accurate, validated, and organized so teams can trust what they are using without constant checking or rework.
- Normalized: Consistent formats, naming conventions, and structures so information can be compared, combined, and maintained
- Aggregated: Brought together from multiple sources to create a more complete view of assets, operations, performance, and needs.
- Abundant: Generated at a volume and frequency that exceeds what spreadsheets and manual processes can handle, but is
necessary to understand trends, performance, and risk. - Available: Accessible to the right people in the right format when decisions need to be made, reports need to be prepared, and
actions need to be taken.
WHEN TO ENGAGE WEST YOST
- Reporting depends on spreadsheets and takes too long to produce
- Data lives in multiple systems that don’t connect or align
- There is too much data to manage manually, but not enough clarity to act on it
- Regulatory or board reporting is difficult, inconsistent, or high-risk
- Planning, asset, or operational decisions lack clear data support
- Teams don’t trust the data they are using
DATA SERVICES TEAM
Micah Krider
Data Strategy & Analytics
Ali Clymer
Data Platform Specialist
Radu Dragomir
Business Intelligence Analyst
DATA SERVICES @ WEST YOST
We focus on practical improvements that create immediate value. The result is a practical data foundation that supports day-to-day work and stronger long-term decisions. Our approach is tailored, rooted in security with appropriate data governance, and designed to support both current needs and long-term growth.