Andrew Ihnativ

I help professionals—from researchers with spreadsheets to engineers with roadmaps—streamline their work through systems thinking. Whether managing waitlists in Excel or designing cloud platforms, the goal is disciplined execution connecting technical effort to business value. I offer a convergence of skills: the hands-on capability of a Data Engineer and the strategic oversight. My goal is to help you move beyond writing code to engineering compliant, high-value solutions. My Focus: The Foundation: Squeezing maximum logic out of Excel and Power BI to solve problems efficiently. The Pivot: Transitioning from reporting to automated coded pipelines and SQL architectures. The Architecture: Designing robust platforms that handle scale without breaking the bank. The Frontier: Starting with Sovereign AI and privacy-preserving workflows in sensitive industries. I Am Open To: Domain Experts (Healthcare/Ops): Seeking engineering discipline. Analysts: Pivoting to "Platform Engineering." Leaders and Founders: Architecting systems with ROI goals in mind. Mentorship Areas: 1. From Analyst to Engineer: Stop being a "report factory." I will teach you software practices (DevOps, Git, CI/CD) to map your journey from Excel → Python/Fabric → Full-Stack Engineering. 2. Architecting for ROI & Value: Ensure your code matters. We discuss designing projects that impact company valuation and baking in ROI metrics from the start. 3. Rapid Prototyping & Systems: Thinking Ship fast without technical debt. We cover how to quickly spin up prototypes that solve the problem today but scale for tomorrow. Common Questions: “How do I leverage my domain data to demonstrate maximum value?” “How do I transition from 'running queries' to architecting scalable systems?” “How do I experiment with AI safely in a regulated job?” To make the most of our conversation, bring me your "impossible" problem—the one where the data is complex, the rules are strict, and you need a path forward.