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Skyscanner
Data modernisation journey
across teams, domains, and use cases
The client
A leading travel search engine that helps users find deals and compare prices for flights, hotels, and car hire across millions of options.
The Challenge
Skyscanner’s business domains had been developed quickly and in isolation. As a result, data was siloed, which meant:
- Domain-specific reports and insights were not accessible across teams.
- Developing cross-domain data products was not possible.
The solution
The client needed a modern data platform that would match the business vision.
Data strategy
We started out by creating a unified strategy based on business objectives for scaling and collaboration.
Analysing each domain, we catalogued all data assets, key champions, and processes to build a comprehensive vision.
Then, we developed an end-to-end data strategy focused on driving trust and interoperability across users and domains.
Building a data platform on the modern stack
Working closely with Skyscanner’s team, we implemented a cutting-edge platform with best practices baked-in.
The client’s new, cloud-native data stack included dbt, Apache Airflow, Kafka, and AWS, carefully selected for data quality, collaboration, and scalability in the long run.
Data enablement
With centralised data tooling, the client finally had standardised data ingestion, modelling, and sharing.
Now that teams shared both the definitions and the processes, we helped them create and adopt data contracts.
Upskilling
Skyscanner’s teams were fully trained in the new technology to ensure efficient and equitable adoption across the organisation. As a result, teams are launching new data products and sharing the insights to drive impact collaboratively.
The result
Skyscanner now leverages a modern data platform that gives shared access to critical insights and facilitates collaborative work.
The robust data foundations we built give all domains seamless access to trusted insights and enable:
- New features and data products
- Experimentation
- New revenue streams
- Collaboration among engineering, data science, and product teams
Let’s walk the walk together
Our data expertise translates into cutting-edge, modular solutions that empower people and help organisations thrive in the era of AI.
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