Transform your product vision into reality with DSA

At DataArt Solution Advisors (DSA), we design and build innovative technology solutions. Our team of consultants, architects, designers, and AI-augmented engineers delivers a unique combination of strategy, expertise, and execution, working closely with stakeholders to transform your vision into real-world solutions that offer enduring value.

How We Help

DSA is more than just a consultancy; we're your partners in transforming your tech ideas into business realities. We specialize in:

Product Strategy & Design

Developing a codified North Star vision, crafting user experiences that resonate, and identifying the right solution architecture to scale your product. We help identify where AI and machine learning can create competitive advantages and enhance user value.

Product Management

Overseeing the project from inception to completion, ensuring it meets your business objectives.

Product Development

Bringing your vision to life with cutting-edge technology and executing on your product roadmap for the long term.

Product Factory

Helping you establish repeatable best practices, processes, and frameworks within your organization to support continued innovation. We incorporate AI where it can eliminate bottlenecks and accelerate your product development lifecycle.

Legacy Modernization

Modernize and rationalize your legacy systems to reduce technical debt, improve performance, eliminate redundancies, and prepare your technology stack for future growth. Our experts leverage AI-powered code analysis to accelerate discovery and optimization opportunities.

Technology Consulting

Get expert advice from seasoned consultants on integration strategies, build vs. buy decisions, system architecture, and UI/UX design.

How We Do It

At DSA, we offer a comprehensive, integrated approach to ensure your project's success from start to finish.

The Connect Framework is a flexible methodology to support all stages of product development, built on learnings gained from decades of consulting and delivery. It provides the necessary structure for defining client goals and objectives early on, ensuring the vision we produce is aligned to those goals. Here’s how it works:

Framing (Initial Consultation)

The Framing phase is not just a starting point; it's a strategic investment by DSA.
We delve into understanding your business objectives & technological needs, laying the project foundation.

Solution Design

We shape your strategic vision, design and validate the user experience, and outline your MVP’s scope, timeline, and resources. Where appropriate, we incorporate AI tools to accelerate discovery and validation cycles.
Problem and Solution Spaces: two synchronized backlogs. Our team investigates and develops essential functionality concurrently for launching your product.

Elaboration

Break your North Star vision down into actionable steps – epics, features, and user stories that you can execute against.
We phase in development resources to support a seamless transition to product development.

Product Development & Testing

Our engineers and AI development agents collaboratively bring the designs to life, followed by rigorous testing including automated test generation.
After launch, we help you go live and equip your team with the tools and processes to set your product up for ongoing success.

Discover the DSA Difference

✔ Diverse Expertise: Our team comprises product strategists, UX/UI designers, architects, and engineers experienced in your industry and technology domain, leveraging AI to amplify their insights with cross-industry patterns and best practices.

✔ Tangible Results: We're not here to just make slides; we're here to solve real business challenges, and what we design gets built.

✔ Global Reach: With consultants across the US and the UK and technologists in over 30 locations, we are there when and where you need us.

Case Studies

Travel

Applied DSA’s Connect Framework to successfully navigate a complex, multi-year platform migration.

Retail

Conducted a thorough analysis of an eCommerce company’s complicated business workflows, introducing automated workflows to minimize user error and drive large boosts in employee efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Healthcare

Partnered with a large behavioral healthcare company to integrate and rationalize legacy systems, resulting in a new, unified portal and improved member experience.

Testimonials

Your efforts truly demonstrated the Culture of Excellence attributes necessary to position Moody’s to successfully compete in an increasingly dynamic and data driven market.

Mike West

Managing Director, Global Ratings and Research Moody's

I would like thank the DataArt team for their enormous collective contribution to the recent milestone we achieved, which is the delivery of the AHS platform to our entire Financial Institutions line of business, replacing what was considered our most state-of-the-art legacy system.

Steve DeCherrie

Director of Technology Audits, Discover Financial

We commissioned [DSA] to develop a new client portal experience. The engagement has surpassed our expectations. The DataArt team has been fantastic to work with, becoming an extension of our internal team and adding significant value to business process reengineering discussions... We are considering numerous other projects to assign DataArt.

Jordan Kaufman

EVP, Chief Information Officer, Choice Logistics

I am really impressed, and I appreciate the attention to detail. [The platform] is easy to use and intuitive … Everything we have talked about has been captured well. You present the information in a way that is easily digestible. It’s remarkable.

Health Sciences Client

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is DataArt Solution Advisors (DSA)?

DSA is an in-house strategy consultancy within DataArt that specializes in the end-to-end product lifecycle: Product Strategy, Product Design, Product Management, and Product Development. We guide you through your entire product journey, from initial consultation to launch and beyond.

What is the Connect Framework?

The Connect Framework is our proprietary methodology that aligns with key phases of your project lifecycle, including Framing, Solution Design, Elaboration, and Product Development. It ensures alignment, flexibility, and risk mitigation.

How does DSA differ from other consultancy services?

At DSA, we offer a comprehensive, integrated approach that sets us apart from traditional consultancies. Our diverse team is comprised of product strategists, UX/UI designers, architects, and engineers. But what truly differentiates us is our commitment to execution. Unlike other consultancies that may deliver a strategy and then exit the scene, we're with you from vision to reality. We don't just design; we build. Our teams leverage AI-powered tools throughout the engagement—from accelerating discovery and analysis to augmenting development with coding agents—ensuring faster delivery without compromising quality.

What industries do you serve?

At DSA, our expertise isn't confined to specific industries; it's in the process and the technology. While we do have notable experience in sectors like Finance, Logistics, and Healthcare, our approach is designed to be adaptable to the unique needs of any industry. We don't claim to be industry specialists — that's your expertise. We partner with you to combine your industry knowledge with our technological and process expertise, creating tailored solutions that drive success.

What's involved in the Framing (Initial Consultation) phase?

The Framing phase is more than just an initial consultation; it's an investment we make to set the stage for a successful partnership. During this phase, we gain a high-level understanding of your business objectives and technological needs. This serves as the foundation for the entire project and informs critical decisions like team composition and engagement size. By investing time up-front, we're able to assess the project's fit for DSA and tailor our approach and resources specifically to your needs.

What does the Solution Design phase cover?

The Solution Design phase is a comprehensive approach to setting your project on the right path. It encompasses several key activities:

Strategy & Planning: We kick off by conducting market research and technological assessments, laying the strategic groundwork for your project.
Product Design & Solution Architecture: Our UX/UI designers craft user experiences that resonate with your target audience, while our architects identify the right solution architecture to ensure your product can scale effectively.
Design & Prototyping: We create prototypes to validate both the user experience and the underlying architecture, allowing for iterative improvements before moving into full-scale development.

What happens during the Elaboration phase?

The Elaboration phase serves as a bridge between your overarching vision and actionable steps. Here's what's involved:

Breaking Down the Vision: We translate your North Star vision into actionable components, such as epics, features, and user stories. This granular approach ensures that every aspect of your vision is accounted for.
Resource Phasing: To ensure a seamless transition to the Product Development phase, we phase in development resources tailored to the needs of your project. This allows us to hit the ground running when it's time to build.

How can I get started with DSA?

Ready to start your product journey? Simply contact us and we'll be in touch to discuss how DSA can empower your business.

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