I'm John Larson.
I make data platforms work.
20+ years leading enterprise data teams. $25M+ in delivered cost savings. 4,000+ databases managed. I help organizations stabilize, optimize, and modernize their data infrastructure.
Services
Practical, hands-on expertise to stabilize, optimize, and modernize your data platforms.
Enterprise Database Administration
Design, optimize, and manage database environments at scale across SQL Server, DB2, PostgreSQL, and more.
Modern Data Stack & AI/ML
Adopt modern data platforms and integrate AI-driven automation into existing workflows.
Data Migration & Modernization
Enterprise-scale migrations from on-prem to cloud, managing risk and dependencies end-to-end.
IT Leadership & Operations
High-performing data teams with clear KPIs, agile frameworks, and measurable delivery improvements.
Cost Savings & Optimization
Infrastructure consolidation and vendor optimization that deliver measurable, recurring savings.
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Reporting solutions and dashboards using Power BI, SSRS, and Tableau that turn data into insights.
Latest Posts
Mar 13, 2026
From Wix to Astro: How Claude Code and Impeccable Built This Site
How I used Claude Code and the Impeccable plugin to migrate off Wix and build a faster, cleaner site with Astro in under two months.
Mar 3, 2026
Going on my Own
Decided to move off of Wix and host this site on a VPS with Astro
Aug 1, 2025
What's on the Horizon
Running AI locally and building automated data pipelines with orchestration tools at LuminalData
Known for his collaboration, his peers also praised his leadership, uncompromising integrity, and big heart.
Galen D. Powers Award Winner — HMS
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