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Case Studies

Real experience. Bold ideas. Real results.

From Idea to Product: Launching ZenSense, a Mindful AI App

Startup Internal

Rapid prototyping & user testing transformed ZenSense to a Chrome extension in weeks.

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From Idea to Product: Launching ZenSense, a Mindful AI App

Solo Founder — Early-Stage Startup

The Challenge

How can AI be harnessed to enhance focus and intention rather than distraction? As a solopreneur, Dan needed to validate the concept quickly while balancing limited time and resources.

The Shift

Through rapid prototyping and user testing, ZenSense evolved from concept to functional Chrome extension in weeks. Early pilots measured real user behavior and informed future feature design.

The Outcome
  • 1,000+ hours of hands-on AI research embedded into product design
  • A functional MVP live-tested with early adopters
  • Proof of concept validating market need for mindful AI tools
Deliverables
  • AI-Backed Productivity Tracker
  • User Behavior & Engagement Dashboard
  • Early-Adopter Pilot Program
  • Future Feature Roadmap
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From Unclear AI Potential to a Practical Nonprofit Strategy

Nonprofit Client

Focused AI sprint identified high-value opportunities aligned to mission & budget.

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From Unclear AI Potential to a Practical Nonprofit Strategy

Second Harvest Northland — Regional Nonprofit

The Challenge

Leaders wanted to understand how AI could support food access and donor engagement but faced limited resources, overwhelming vendor noise, and uncertainty about where to begin.

The Shift

Through a focused AI strategy sprint, we identified the most relevant use cases for food distribution, community outreach, and reporting. Ideas were stress-tested against budget and capacity constraints, prioritizing only what could deliver real impact.

The Outcome
  • Clear roadmap of high-value AI opportunities aligned to mission
  • Confidence to avoid vendor traps and shiny-object distractions
  • Early experiments designed to scale sustainably within nonprofit limits
Deliverables
  • AI Readiness & Opportunity Assessment
  • Prioritized AI Roadmap for Nonprofit Impact
  • Executive Briefing for Board & Donors
  • Pilot Concept for AI Agent
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From Fragmented Dashboards to Scalable, AI-Powered People Insights

Tech F50 Client

Unified AI-powered analytics. Reduced time-to-insight from weeks to hours.

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From Fragmented Dashboards to Scalable, AI-Powered People Insights

Fortune 50 Technology Company — $6B Revenue | 25,000 Employees

The Challenge

The People Analytics function was buried in disconnected dashboards and reactive reporting. Teams struggled to scale insights across a global workforce.

The Shift

Dan led the design and rollout of a unified People Analytics strategy, combining advanced AI, a centralized data stack, and a new enterprise-wide intake model co-developed with the Chief Data Officer.

The Outcome
  • AI-powered insights delivered across business units
  • Global alignment on analytics priorities and governance
  • A scalable operating model for HR decision support
Deliverables
  • Unified People Analytics Playbook
  • AI-Driven Intake System
  • Enterprise Analytics Stack
  • Modern Governance Framework
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From Gut-Feel Talent Strategy to Predictive, Data-Led Engagement

E-Com F500 Client

AI-powered talent acquisition automation. Reduced manual work 60%.

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From Gut-Feel Talent Strategy to Predictive, Data-Led Engagement

Fortune 500 E-Commerce Company — $8B Revenue | 20,000 Employees

The Challenge

The company needed a faster, smarter way to understand employee sentiment, attrition risk, and hiring dynamics — at scale.

The Shift

We introduced predictive attrition models, a real-time sentiment tool, and monthly data-to-exec briefings that transformed talent decisions from reactive to proactive.

The Outcome
  • 15% lift in engagement and productivity
  • Accelerated hiring through candidate AI outreach
  • Monthly exec insights driving strategic HR investments
Deliverables
  • People Analytics Playbook
  • AI Sentiment & Attrition Tools
  • Talent Analytics Dashboard
  • Capability-Building Labs
  • AI-Supported Hiring Experiments
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From Slow Reports to Real-Time, DE&I-Driven Workforce Decisions

F&B F50 Internal

AI-powered compliance management. Automated tracking across all regions.

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From Slow Reports to Real-Time, DE&I-Driven Workforce Decisions

Fortune 50 Food & Beverage Company — $130B Revenue | 155,000 Employees

The Challenge

Lagging data systems made workforce decisions reactive and DE&I planning difficult to track in real time.

The Shift

We reengineered the analytics backbone using AWS and Cloudera, built a live Organizational Health dashboard, and introduced forecasting tools that spotlighted DE&I risks early.

The Outcome
  • 40× faster analytics delivery
  • DE&I progress tracked in real time
  • Leaders empowered with nudging-based decision tools
Deliverables
  • Real-Time State of Talent Dashboard
  • Behavioral Nudging App
  • Modernized Data Warehouse
  • Chatbot for Internal Talent Queries
  • DE&I Forecasting Tools
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What Leaders Say

Trusted by forward-thinking organizations.

Dan is one of the few leaders who can seamlessly bridge technology, business, and people. He raised the level of People Analytics with creative solutions that delivered tangible results.
⭐ Director, People Tech & Analytics
Beyond his role leading People Analytics, Dan helped shape enterprise analytics strategy. He's solution-oriented, creative, and empowers teams across the organization.
⭐ Director, Analytics, Global Tech
Dan combines deep technical expertise with clear strategic vision. He has a rare ability to translate complex ideas into inspiring possibilities that drive action.
⭐ AI & Analytics Leader
Dan is a big thinker who pushes for better processes and technologies. He's a forward-looking leader with genuine care for his people.
⭐ People Analytics Leader

These testimonials are drawn from LinkedIn recommendations by colleagues and internal clients, thoughtfully refined for clarity.