Outcome-led services for complex London Market data programmes.

Data & Technology Consulting Delivery

From architecture to execution, delivered in fixed-term or flexible engagement models.

• Platform architecture and replatforming (Databricks/Spark, Microsoft Fabric, Azure-first ecosystems).
• Analytics and reporting modernisation (Power BI, semantic modelling, SSAS heritage estates).
• Underwriting and pricing system modernisation (front-office tooling, rules engines, and integration with finance, actuarial, and claims landscapes).
• Insurance-specific delivery including bordereaux, regulatory and finance reporting landscapes, and Phinsys-aligned implementations.
• Delivery acceleration using Azure DevOps, source control, and CI/CD discipline.
• Bespoke specialist squads assembled and led under Cherry Data governance.

Data & IT Strategy

A practical strategy you can execute, not a theoretical document that gathers dust.

• Discovery-led assessment of current data and technology estate.
• Target-state architecture and operating model recommendations.
• Prioritised roadmap with phased options and delivery sequencing.
• Programme recovery and turnaround: reset priorities, de-risk delivery, and rebuild sponsor confidence when roadmaps have stalled.
• Executive slide deck and full strategy document for sponsorship and mobilisation.

Data Governance Framework & Operationalisation

Governance designed to work inside delivery teams, not just inside policy documents.

• Governance strategy and framework design (quality, lineage, metadata, ownership).
• Reference data and metadata in BAU, including SQL Server MDS heritage estates where they anchor the control model.
• Practical role model for stewardship and accountability across functions.
• Control model aligned to compliance and decision-making confidence.
• Operational rollout plan integrated into BAU and programme delivery.

AI & Data Science Enablement

Architecture, readiness, and delivery leadership for AI initiatives in the London Market.

• AI-ready data platform design and implementation roadmap.
• Use-case triage and feasibility framing with clear business outcomes.
• Delivery governance for model lifecycle integration into production workflows.
• Access to trusted specialist partners for model build where required.

Cherry Data leads architecture and enablement, and can mobilise vetted specialists for model development.

M&A Data Integration & Separation

De-risking integration in high-pressure post-acquisition environments.

• Integration/separation strategy and practical execution planning.
• Data mapping, migration, and reconciliation oversight.
• Reporting continuity and regulatory risk management.
• Cross-functional coordination across business, technology, and third parties.

Interim Leadership & Delivery Assurance

Senior oversight for stalled programmes, recovery, turnaround, and controlled delivery.

• Programme recovery and turnaround: health checks, risk diagnosis, recovery plans, and a credible path back to green.
• Fractional Head of Data / Interim CDO / senior delivery leadership.
• Architecture and delivery decision support at executive level.
• Hands-on assurance to get critical deliverables over the line.