About DataPillars
DataPillars is a specialist data solutions company founded to make data improvement implementable, measurable and sustainable—from ownership and architecture to analytics, automation and AI.
Close to the business. Above core infrastructure. Focused on how data becomes action.
Our position
We diagnose the problem, shape the operating and technical solution, and help build the capability. A recommendation should be implementable. A technology solution should solve a measurable business problem.
From trusted data to better decisions, smarter processes and scalable AI.
Co-founders
Mike Spence and Mohamed Abdo bring senior experience across data management, governance, engineering, analytics, operating models and AI enablement.
Co-Founder
A data management and governance leader with more than 20 years of experience leading strategic data initiatives, building ownership models and embedding sustainable practices.
Co-Founder
A data enablement leader with more than 12 years of experience across data management, governance, business intelligence and AI enablement in diversified organisations.
Our practical philosophy
Priorities are set against measurable outcomes, not a preferred platform or technology trend.
Ownership, standards and controls are embedded into day-to-day work rather than left in policy documents.
We prevent poor data at source and in process, then monitor and manage the exceptions that remain.
Useful AI needs trusted data, semantic context, approved tools, validation and appropriate human oversight.
UAE & GCC orientation
We are shaped for organisations balancing ambitious data and AI agendas with existing platforms, operating processes and real adoption constraints.
Explore our capabilitiesStart with clarity
Begin with a complimentary Data Maturity & Opportunity Assessment for one selected business area.
