Based on over 2 decades of experience in operational and strategic roles in higher education institutions, our expertise has resulted in improving student advisement, the enhancement of enrolment forecasting and revenue projections, as well as overseeing facility changes, and implementing enterprise data systems.
What we do is based on creating data insight, but how we do it begins with first understanding what you want to achieve, how you are currently working with your information, and the people behind the data. We then work to bridge the gaps with customized solutions specific to your needs, providing you with the tools and techniques you need to achieve your goals.
Ideals We Live By
Partnership
One of the driving values we have is the desire to work together and find solutions collaboratively. By working with like-minded clients and industry partners, we strive to create mutual trust and respect in our relationships, creating long-term relationships that benefit us all.
Curiosity
We believe that the desire to learn new things and explore new horizons is a fundamental part of personal and professional growth. By being curious and having an appetite for discovery we are naturally drawn to uncovering the hidden perspectives in the information you analyze.
Value
In our analysis of data, we create value for the institutions and businesses we work with. Over and above the financial and efficiency benefits our work creates, we also believe that what we do must also create inherent social value and add value to how people can live richer and more fulfilling lives.
Community
We understand that the data we analyze is a reflection of people and the community they are part of. Our respect for everyone in those communities and the diversity they represent is an important part of who we are. Our belief in equality and human rights for all is therefore innate to us, inside and outside the workplace, and we bring this lens to everything we do. We also acknowledge that the future we are all working together to create comes from a past that was not built on the same values. Our offices and the land we occupy are an example of this. Located on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Qayqayt, Stz’uminus, sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ(Tsawwassen), Kwantlen, and Stó:lō nations, we acknowledge this unceded territory and express our gratitude to all Central Coast Salish peoples.
Our Team
Andrew Drinkwater
Andrew's 17+ years of experience in higher education spans academic program development, strategic and financial planning, and analytics and reporting. Andrew's passion is helping academic institutions leverage their data to make decisions so that they can truly focus on improving the institution rather than sorting numbers on a page. Andrew's education includes a Master of Business Administration focused on Management of Technology, a Graduate Certificate in Visual Analytics, and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Certificate in Business Analytics and Decision Making at Simon Fraser University. His continuing education has included courses and conferences on visual analytics, assessment, and academic advising. With his Tableau expertise, Andrew is a Tableau Desktop qualified associate.
Patrick Lougheed
Pat has over 20 years of experience in higher education spent primarily in information technology and student services leadership roles requiring the creation and execution of strategic plans, improvement of policies and processes, and leadership in services to students, faculty, and staff. His approach includes using data and information to improve decision-making and a systematic approach. His focus has been on the improvement of the student, faculty, and staff experience. Pat holds a Bachelor of Science with a major in computing science and a minor in history along with a Master of Education in educational leadership focusing on higher education student services. His continuing education has included courses on registrarial leadership, university management, change management, and visual analytics. With his Tableau expertise, Pat is a Tableau Desktop certified professional and a Server qualified associate.
Clara Yeung
Clara is an Analytics Architect at Plaid, and has spent the last few years in higher education focusing on project management and supporting the implementation of cloud-based enterprise resource planning software. Areas of focus included training strategy and development, creation and management of dashboards, databases and data analysis, and configuration of project management tools. Clara’s education includes a Bachelor's Degree from Simon Fraser University in Business and Interactive Arts & Technology, and a Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Her continuing education has included courses in data analytics, statistical programming and project management.
Mika Sohma
Mika is a data analyst at Plaid, supporting Tableau dashboard development, automated data pipelines, and cloud technologies. Mika holds a Bachelor of Law from Kansai University and is pursuing the Applied Computer Information Systems Certificate at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Dorothy Paukste
Dorothy is a project management consultant with over 20 years of experience managing enterprise implementation projects at organizations such as the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and Langara College.
Melinda Roy
Melinda's professional experience spans higher education and healthcare, with over nine years as a research analyst between roles with the College of New Caledonia and BC Stats. Her recent experience includes working with human resources data and collective agreements at Island Health.
