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Big Data Consulting Services - Australia

CDU delivers full-stack big data services, from strategy and architecture through to fully managed operations. Every service below works as a standalone engagement or as part of a wider data transformation programme.

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Big Data Consulting

We start with a structured big data consulting engagement that maps your current data sources, pipelines and reporting gaps against your budget, timeline and business goals.

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Data Architecture & Modernisation

We review your existing data architecture and design a scalable, cost-efficient path forward, whether that's a full rebuild or targeted fixes to what you already have.

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Big Data Implementation

Our big data consultants build your data platform end-to-end from ingestion and storage to processing and analytics with a complete hand-over to your in-house team.

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Data Science & Machine Learning Consulting

You will be supported by data scientists who turn your data into predictive models and machine learning solutions built to run in production, not just a notebook.

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Big Data Managed Services

Our ongoing big data managed services cover pipeline monitoring, platform administration and on-call support during Australian business hours.

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Business Intelligence & Data Visualisation

Our team builds Power BI, Tableau and Looker dashboards that decision-makers actually open, backed by a data model that doesn't fall over when someone adds a filter

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Data Engineering Services

We design and build reliable, well-tested data pipelines that move data from source systems into your warehouse or lake without breaking on the next schema change

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Data Governance & Security

We build data quality checks, access controls, lineage and compliance practices directly into your pipelines, so trust in the data doesn't depend on manual checking.

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Data Warehouse & Data Lake Consulting

We architect modern data warehouses and lakehouses on Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery or Redshift, built around how your business actually queries data.

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Cloud Data Platform

We migrate legacy on-premises data warehouses to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud with minimal downtime and a clear cutover plan your team can follow.

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ETL/ELT Pipeline Development

We build and modernise ETL/ELT pipelines with tools such as dbt, Airflow and Azure Data Factory, so transformations are version-controlled, tested and easy to trace.

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Real-Time Data Streaming

You will be able to act on events as they happen, with streaming pipelines built on Kafka, Kinesis or Event Hubs for fraud detection, personalisation and operational alerts.

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Platforms

Big Data Technology CDU Works With

Platform-agnostic across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, CDU recommends the right tool for your data volume and budget not the one we know best.

From data engineering and analytics to cloud platforms, streaming, BI and AI, we provide the right Big Data expertise for your business. Our capabilities span Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink, Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift, Airflow, dbt, Power BI and Tableau. This approach gives you flexible access to skilled specialists who integrate with your existing data platforms, tools and delivery processes.

Benefit’s the Services

Get the right IT talent, tailored to your team’s needs.

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Tailored Talent Selection

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Flexible Engagement Options

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Scalable IT Teams

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Connected Technology Skills

Big Data Processing

Apache Hadoop Apache Spark Apache Kafka Apache Flink

Cloud Data Platforms

Snowflake Databricks Google BigQuery Amazon Redshift Azure Synapse

Data Orchestration & ETL

Apache Airflow dbt Azure Data Factory Fivetran

BI & Visualisation

Power BI Tableau Looker Qlik

Cloud Platforms

AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud

How We Deliver

How Our Big Data Engagement Process Works

A structured path from first data maturity assessment to fully managed big data operations, with outcomes our clients can measure

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Data maturity assessment

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Roadmap & fixed-scope quote

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Build, migrate or engineer

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Validation & handover

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Managed support

Data Health Pipeline Review Platform Analysis Impact Priorities

Our big data consultants review your current data sources, pipelines, warehouse and reporting to identify the highest-impact fixes.

Data Health Pipeline Review Platform Analysis Impact Priorities

We put together a prioritised plan covering data engineering, platform or analytics work, timeline and pricing — usually within 5 business days.

Data Health Pipeline Review Platform Analysis Impact Priorities

Once scope is agreed, our team delivers pipeline builds, platform migrations or analytics work in demo-able sprints, so you see progress early.

Data Health Pipeline Review Platform Analysis Impact Priorities

We run data quality checks, load testing and reconciliation, then hand over complete documentation to your team before go-live.

Data Health Pipeline Review Platform Analysis Impact Priorities

You can also add ongoing monitoring, on-call incident response and continuous pipeline improvement as an optional managed service.

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Why Choose CDU for Big Data Consulting

We tell you what's actually broken

If the real bottleneck is data quality or process, not tooling, we'll say so before recommending a costly platform rebuild.

Typical outcomes

What Changes After a Big Data Consulting Engagement

The figures below reflect the typical ranges our clients have reported across recent engagements, not guarantees results depend heavily on where your data estate starts from.

User Training

60%

Faster Onboarding

Integrations

130+

Dealerships Connected

Operations

99.9%

Platform Availability
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Client Testimonials

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I moved to AppGurus in 2019 after using another company for a number of years and not being satisfied with the quality of work. The change was the best thing I ever did for my app. AppGurus actually listened to exactly what I wanted out of my app and nothing was too hard for them - as well as their pricing was attractive. I would happily recommend AppGurus to anyone whether they are wanting a development done from scratch or already have a product and they are not happy with their current service. I'm very excited about the future of my app knowing I have the backing of AppGurus if I need anything.

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We never felt that we were dealing with sales people, but rather with a team that had a deep technical understanding. AppGurus built an app to improve communication between the client and their customers. They also integrated an AI element to make custom recommendations to users.

Working with the AppGurus was very professional and streamlined. They took my vague descriptions of what I wanted and turned them into something real and functional. There was a lot of extra guidance which has been quite valuable in shaping Eater Meter to what it is today. I highly recommend AppGurus for any sort of web-app related development.

These guys are great and easy to work with. Their patience and service has been amazing considering we come from a non tech background. Highly recommend them.

AppGurus provided the outcome what I was expecting. I just shared my idea with their team which I wanted to publish in the market and they guided me and made this product in a very efficient way. My apps are available on stores and I am really happy with the service they provided.

App Gurus delivered a fully-optimized product that went beyond the project's original scope, much to the client's delight. The team was highly communicative, and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with the vendor's team dynamic, work ethic, and solutions-based approach.

The app has earned a significant amount of downloads since its launch. Thus far, the platform has satisfied expectations and matches the original vision. App Gurus is dedicated to the project, ensuring they’re approachable and timely in the case of issues.

App Gurus listened to client needs and ensured any technical issues were resolved quickly. The cost was higher than expected, and there was a slight staffing mishap early on, but user responses have been good.

App Gurus has delivered a functional and easy-to-use app in a timely manner. The team has ensured stellar communication and efficiently addressed the project requirements. Their receptiveness, design competencies, and innovative approach are key elements of their work.

Boasting a strong understanding of the client's needs and goals, allowing them to confidently deliver a solution that matched. The reliable team utilized Basecamp to manage the project and collaborate effectively with the client throughout. Their high-quality design and development work stood out.

Thanks to App Gurus' efforts, the client was able to establish a clear scope for a web-based solution while tailoring the apps for their target audience. The app also allowed businesses to sign up and manage their menus. Overall, the team was easy to work with and dedicated to the project.

Decided on App Gurus to save time and effort. They understood what I wanted, and I loved their enthusiasm and energy from the beginning and felt that they were the right people to work with. They provided various options and a quote that was unbeatable which was a contributing factor to my decision to work with them within a specific budget. They guided me through the processes step-by-step and I received some great advice along the way.

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Love the design of my app and very happy with the progress. Sam and his developers have gone the extra mile to give me a great product. Looking forward to launching this summer!!

I have been very happy to work with App Gurus on my project. It was a complex project, and it took time to refine it to conform to my ideas. They approached it with patience and professionalism, and I am definitely pleased with the final outcome.

My company engaged App Gurus to create a new portal linking several off the shelf software items using API. Not only was App Gurus affordable, their work was completed within timely and correctly. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sam and App Gurus for your next project.

When I was looking for a company to take on my app, most companies wanted to charge me more than my budget just to create a proof of concept. App Gurus came up with a plausible solution on how to make my idea work at our first meeting. This was my first app development project and the team walked me through the process to not only build the app, but also assisted with all things Apple and getting it on to the App Store. The result is a very professional and funky product.

Despite setting high expectations, App Gurus managed to exceed them. I had a unique job that required some out of the box thinking and App Gurus was up to the challenge. Their ongoing support was excellent - actively seeking my feedback, being patient with all my requests and prudently addressing them. I’d highly recommend their services if you’re looking for a job to be done right.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Cloud Downunder's services, process, and Australian-local approach.

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A big data consultant in Australia designs and builds the pipelines, cloud data platforms and analytics systems that turn raw data into decision-ready insight — covering data engineering, warehousing, streaming and BI. Most Australian businesses engage big data consultants either project-based, for implementation, or through an ongoing managed data services partner.

Cost depends on scope — a fixed-price data maturity assessment is the usual starting point, followed by a scoped implementation project or an ongoing managed services retainer. Most engagements are quoted after a short discovery call once we understand your current data sources and platform.

A big data implementation typically covers data pipeline build, data warehouse or lakehouse setup, ETL/ELT development, BI dashboard build, and documentation and handover to your team.

A project-based consultant suits a defined build with a clear end date, while managed big data services suit teams that need ongoing pipeline monitoring, platform administration and incident response without hiring a full in-house data team. Many Australian businesses use both.

A data warehouse stores structured, modelled data optimised for reporting, while a data lake stores raw data of any format at lower cost. A lakehouse, built on platforms like Databricks, combines both, giving you warehouse-grade reporting with lake-scale storage.

A single pipeline typically takes one to four weeks, depending on source system complexity, data volume and how many transformations are needed. Multi-source or enterprise-wide platforms are usually rolled out in phases.

Yes. Our managed big data services cover pipeline monitoring, cost optimisation, platform upgrades and incident response for Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery and Redshift environments, supported during Australian business hours.

Yes. We plan and execute cloud data platform migrations from on-premises or legacy systems to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, including a parallel-run and cutover strategy that avoids reporting downtime.

Big data consulting covers the full data estate — ingestion, storage, processing and governance — while BI consulting focuses specifically on the reporting and visualisation layer on top of that data. Most engagements need both working together.

Yes. Once your data pipelines and platform are solid, we help design, build and deploy machine learning models into production, along with the monitoring needed to keep them accurate over time.

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