About Us
We use data science to surface unmet opportunities and build innovative AI systems that drive businesses forward.
Our North Star
These are our guiding principles when working on any project or initiative.
Cutting Edge,
No Bandwagon
We invent things; they're pretty cool. We don't worship them or force clients to use methods because they're fashionable. What matters to us is that your problem gets solved.
Honest
Partnership
We all have our consultant horror stories. We're going to avoid that. If we determine after reviewing your data that you don't need us any longer, we'll tell you.
AI & Data Science
for Everyone
We encourage clients to ask how the technology works and why it's the best solution, down to the brass tacks! We think data science should be approachable to everyone.
Value &
Simplicity First
We believe in delivering the fastest, most simple solution that gets you to value first. Then, iterating and expanding based on data and feedback.
What We Do
Build AI & Data Products
We develop and implement production-ready AI models, algorithms, architecture, and advanced analytics products or systems.
Surface Unmet Opportunities
We apply advanced analytics and AI techniques to uncover deep insights within your data that enable new growth and efficiency potential.
Solve Complex Business Problems
Guide Data & AI Strategy
We provide proven strategies and approaches to build data science practices and deliver scalable, innovative solutions company-wide.
Some of Our Stories
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Optimized School Schedules Using Generative AI
AI software solution that generates optimized school schedules in minutes, not months.
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Maximizing Food Bank Efficiency and Impact with AI Community Profiles
Personalizing 300+ food bank product offerings to meet diverse community needs.
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Enhancing Government Transparency with AI Meeting Insights
AI tools to help businesses stay informed on government affairs and key discussions.
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Delivering an AI-Driven Data Warehouse Migration Strategy
Leveraging AI to execute an enterprise data warehouse migration.
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Proactive Cyber Defense: Enabling Unified Vulnerability Intelligence
Delivering AI tools to help understand and guard against cybersecurity threats.
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Transforming Conversations into Insights: Delivering Advanced Reporting Capabilities
Providing apartment managers with insights to improve the renting experience.
Our Founders
Zachary Cardwell
CEO & Data Scientist
Cameron Mueller
COO
Our Story
We built this company after spending years in the tech sector, helping companies manage billions, raise millions, and deliver impact. AI and data science have enormous value, but often fail on process. Data317 was founded on the idea of real, actionable results rather than only reports and magical thinking.
We're adventurers at heart and see every project as an opportunity to learn and grow with our partners. We also are hikers (if you couldn't tell by our website) and like to take all projects with the optimism, resolve, and pragmatism you'd bring on the trail.
