Connect with experts in kdb technology, data and real-time analytics
Our unique partner-led practice model makes us faster, more scalable, and more cost-effective than traditional kdb vendors; strengthened by a rich SME Partner network, global market reach and backing from kdb creators, KX.
[ VALUE PROPOSITION ]
What you can expect
PRACTICE noun (work) - an establishment where specialist services are provided by subject matter experts, in aid of achieving client-aligned objectives; utilising advanced knowledge, experience, and expertise.
Tailored expertise
Bespoke, consultative services for niche resource access: from staff augmentation to systems integration and outcome-led delivery for technology projects
Unparalleled SME access
Across all seniority levels; from front to back office, extending from first-line support to the strategic minds of Solutions Architects and Portfolio Managers
Risk mitigation
A meticulous focus on quality and expertise is twinned with governance, risk, and contingency planning – ensuring you remain in control, on time, and within budget
Strategic insights
Deep industry knowledge provided by our SMEs, internal teams, and KX partners – enabling you to make enlightened decisions and maximize the value of investments
Client-centric
Our commitment to understanding your unique needs and delivering personalised solutions sets us apart, ensuring a collaborative and mutually beneficial experience
Competitive gains
Achieved through innovative solutions that deliver business excellence, alongside benefits that come from working with the best people in kdb, data and analytics
Data & Analytics Practice
[ BUILT ON HERITAGE IN FINANCE & BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY ]
Leveraging our market dominance within kdb+ and across the mid-senior end of the talent market, our practice is meeting the ever-growing demands… for niche kdb, data, and analytics SME resources.
Utilising a consultative approach, we have alleviated resourcing challenges for 40+ clients since 2010; helping them obtain the skills and outcomes they desire, along with a preferable competitive advantage.
[ PRACTICE LEAD ]
Caspian One’s Data and Analytics Practice is led by renowned kdb skills specialist, Ben Rutter.
Since joining in 2011, Ben has become an integral part of the international kdb professionals' community. From a unique position central between clients and SMEs, Ben has empowered both groups to achieve their goals... be those personal stories of career development or successes aligned with talent acquisition and delivered outcomes.
View Ben’s profile to learn more, or contact him below.
[ BEN RUTTER - CLIENT STORY ]
One of the world’s largest asset managers approached us to decommission and replace an extensive legacy system.
To deliver on demand, we reviewed our consultant partners and crafted a team comprised of the right skillsets, such as a Lead Architect and hardcore Senior kdb+ development professionals. In short, we took the client's requirements and translated them into a ready-made team for immediate implementation.
The submitted team underwent deep scrutinization and an IKM assessment. One of our partners - an independent market leader experienced in decommissioning projects of this nature, spoke to team members individually;
verifying their technical capabilities, and ensuring high levels of confidence in the service provided to the client. Our experience of working with each team member also allowed us to provide further verification of their skillset to the client.
In two weeks, Ben was able to supply a team comprising of six consultants, capable of actioning the technology, architecture and navigation, finally delivering implementation. The project has since become a flagship for the client, rolled out across the whole organisation.
[ PARTNERS WITH KX ]
Caspian One is proud to partner as system integrators with kdb creators, KX
Answering increasing demand for real-time analytics on temporal, vector and historical data, the partnership will see Caspian One build, implement and support deployments of kdb Insights and KDB.AI across a broad range of financial services clients. Typical use cases include options pricing, transaction cost analysis, and back-testing.
“Our Data Timehouse technology enables developers, data scientists, and engineers to accelerate their data analytics, vector search and generative AI workloads for richer, faster and better-informed insights. We look forward to working with Caspian One on jointly helping clients deliver more creative and more innovative analytics that drive greater business value.”
Recent announcements from KX regarding the availability of its technology on the Azure, AWS and Snowflake platforms, and the availability of Python-first integrations of kdb+, will further enhance the ability of Caspian One to support clients with their strategic data and analytics challenges.
We see this partnership as a testament to the trust KX places in our capabilities, validating our expertise at the forefront of technological innovation.
Moreover, the partnership will enable both companies to deliver joint solutions for clients in vertical markets where each has existing expertise, enhancing our ability to support your strategic data and analytics challenges.
[ We’re working with clients on an international scale, meeting their demands across the regions of Europe, North America, US & APAC ]
Our success within kdb has come from a hybrid delivery model and our ability to blend permanent consultants with contract resources;
Giving you access to the very best kdb subject matter experts (who would not sit on a fixed bench) - as well as opportunities to acquire future kdb skills.
Practice clients include Investment Banks, hedge funds, prop trading firms, and crypto clients; with outreach into broadcast and telecommunications markets. Beyond kdb, we cover a breadth of niche and broader technologies, including but not limited to;
Snowflake, AI, KX Insights, Cloud, Java, JavaScript, C#, C++, Scala, Haskell, Kotlin, Python, Ruby, PHP, KDB, Node.JS, React, Angular, HTML, UX, DevOps, BA/PM, QA, Infrastructure and Support.
[ ACCESS SMEs ]
Your Practice journey
[ STEP ONE ]
Discovery
In conversation with the Data & Analytics Practice, you’ll share information on upcoming projects or initial requirements, ensuring challenges and expectations are highlighted.
[ STEP TWO ]
Requirements
Our Practice team will gather and review detailed specifics – so we can define terms, a suitable operating model, service levels, and costs; whilst also engaging Partners for initial availability.
[ STEP THREE ]
Service selection
With requirements defined, we’ll then identify and recommend which operating model from our service portfolio will best achieve your goals.
We offer three core service models - scroll to explore.
[ OPERATING MODEL ONE ]
Staff Augmentation
A service that augments workforces with highly skilled resources. We support our clients’ strategic initiatives by providing highly skilled resources who work alongside their in-house teams.
Clients set a maximum budget, and we adhere to a pre-agreed rate card. Our flexible teams work on a time & materials basis, under client control. We are responsible for meeting service level agreements (e.g. quality and speed) - against metrics in keeping with the client's strategy (e.g. diversity, global locations, staff conversion).
[ OPERATING MODEL TWO ]
Outcome-led Projects
A milestone-based service designed to ease the delivery of sophisticated, technically demanding, timebound technology projects.
Working to a statement of work and under the management of our central Project Hub - clients choose this service when they wish to stay in control but share accountability; objectives, risks, and rewards.
[ OPERATING MODEL THREE ]
Permanent / Contract
A service for highly specialist staffing requirements - relating to the fulfilment of either permanent or short-term capability demands.
Whilst it shares similarities, this is not a recruitment model. More akin to executive search, this service takes a refined approach to skills acquisition - made possible due to our investment in people, relationships, and our extensive global networks.
Get started
In addition to Ben, clients and partners can expect support from the greater team at Caspian One, including Senior Practice Consultant, James Morton as well as our established ‘hubs’ for project management, contractor engagement, operational excellence, SME Partners, and KX contacts.
To learn more about Caspian One’s ‘Data & Analytics’ Practice or to get started overcoming your resourcing requirements, contact us.
