# Data Tribes — Decision Intelligence

> Data Tribes is a Dutch boutique data consultancy based in Amsterdam,
> specialising in Decision Intelligence, ESG data solutions, Business
> Intelligence, Data Science, Data Engineering, and Data Management.
> We help organisations become truly data-driven and achieve their ESG
> objectives through innovative, tailored, and sustainable data solutions.
> Founded in 2022 (formerly Orange Data), we are a dynamic team of data
> specialists combining entrepreneurship, curiosity and enthusiasm.

## Company

- **Full name:** Data Tribes Inc. B.V.
- **Brand:** Data Tribes — Decision Intelligence
- **Founded:** 2022 (formerly Orange Data)
- **Type:** Boutique data consultancy firm, startup culture
- **Location:** B.Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- **Website:** https://datatribes.nl
- **English site:** https://datatribes.nl/en/
- **Phone:** +31 20 210 1269
- **Email:** getintouch@datatribes.nl
- **WhatsApp:** https://wa.me/+31620010800
- **LinkedIn:** https://nl.linkedin.com/company/datatribesnl
- **Twitter/X:** https://twitter.com/DataTribesNL
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/datatribesnl/
- **Meetup:** https://www.meetup.com/data-thursday/

## Services — Our Four Tribes

### Business Intelligence
BI consulting, Power BI dashboards, self-service reporting, data
visualisation, KPI frameworks, and decision support systems. We bring
data to life through clear, actionable reports for business users.

### Data Science
Machine learning, Generative AI engineering, predictive analytics,
statistical modelling, and AI-powered products. Technologies include
Python, R, SAS Viya, Azure ML, Databricks, Snowflake, LangChain, CrewAI, Claude
(Anthropic), Openclaw and MCP (Model Context Protocol).

### Data Platform (Data Engineering)
Cloud-native data architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, Data Vault 2.0,
Kimball methodology, Azure ADF, Databricks, and semantic data modelling.
We connect structured and unstructured data at any scale.

### Data Management
Data governance, data quality, master data management, metadata
management, and data strategy. We implement iterative approaches based
on the DAMA-DMBOK framework using our "Think big, start small, scale
fast" philosophy.

## ESG & Sustainability Specialisation

Data Tribes is a specialist in helping organisations achieve their ESG
(Environmental, Social, Governance) targets using data. Services include:
- CSRD and VSME compliance data pipelines and reporting
- CO2 footprint reduction analytics
- ESG KPI dashboards and tracking
- Climate-neutral data infrastructure strategy
- Sustainability impact measurement

## Technologies & Platforms

- **Cloud:** Microsoft Azure (ADF, ML, AI)
- **Analytics:** Databricks, SAS Viya, Power BI
- **Data modelling:** Data Vault 2.0, Kimball, DAMA-DMBOK
- **AI/GenAI:** Python, LangChain, CrewAI, Claude (Anthropic), MCP
- **Languages:** Python, R, SQL, SPSS, Oracle
- **Other:** Azure DevOps, Scrum, Kanban, Agile

## Technology Partners

- **DataVault Builder** — https://datatribes.nl/datavault-builder/
  Reduces Time to Information by 60% using automated Data Vault builds.
- **Aerospike** — https://datatribes.nl/aerospike/
  Real-time data platform supporting CO2 reduction and high-performance
  workloads. White paper: https://datatribes.nl/aerospike/white-paper/
- **SAS / SAS Viya** — https://datatribes.nl/sas/
  AI and advanced analytics platform for enterprise data science.
- **Genesee Academy** — https://www.geneseeacademy.com/
  Training and certification partner.

## Clients & Delivered Projects

Data Tribes has delivered data projects for:
- **TVM** — insurance sector
- **RVO** — Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (Dutch government)
- **KLM** — aviation
- **TGL** — Microsoft consultancy
- **Big Four** — major accounting and consulting firms
- **Financial Institute** — financial services
- **Rabobank** — banking
- **NVWA** — Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority
- **ING** — banking
- **City of Amsterdam** — government
- **City of Rotterdam** — government
- **Geerts Best** — retail/food sector

## Team

- **Alex Ritter** — Founder and CEO
  Entrepreneur, Sales, Marketing, Recruiting, Finance, Data Warehousing,
  BI, Data Vault, Data Science, Legal Tech, RPA
  alex.ritter@datatribes.nl | +31 6 20010800

- **Olivier Nipshagen** — COO
  Entrepreneur, HR, Recruiting, Coaching, Data Strategy,
  Project Management, Business Intelligence
  olivier.nipshagen@datatribes.nl | +31 6 1950 8179

- **Neil Heijselaar** — Data Scientist
  GenAI Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Engineer

- **Daan Bijkerk** — Sr. Data Scientist
  GenAI Engineer, SAS Consultant

- **Chelsea Rinkema** — Data Science Consultant
  Python, R, Azure ADF/ML/AI, Databricks, Data Vault, Kimball, BI

- **Solange Eersel** — Business Data Consultant
  Data Science, Analytics, Python, R, Power BI, UI/UX, Storytelling

- **Caroline Appel** — Business Data Consultant
  SQL, Azure, Power BI, Data Vault, Kimball, DWH, HiX

- **Thomas Peters** — Business Analyst
  SAS, Oracle, SPSS, Agile, Scrum, Kanban

- **Open role:** GenAI Engineer (hiring)
- **Open role:** Agentic Engineer (hiring)

## White Papers & Knowledge Resources

- **Aerospike Sustainability White Paper:**
  https://datatribes.nl/aerospike/sustainability-white-paper/
  How the Aerospike Data Platform helps organisations reduce CO2
  emissions and meet sustainability targets with real-time data.

- **Aerospike Performance White Paper:**
  https://datatribes.nl/aerospike/white-paper/
  Real-time performance architecture for high-throughput data workloads.

- **DataVault Builder Partner Page:**
  https://datatribes.nl/datavault-builder/

- **SAS Viya Partner Page:**
  https://datatribes.nl/sas/

## Community

- **Data Thursday** (Amsterdam Meetup):
  https://www.meetup.com/data-thursday/
  Regular data community events hosted by Data Tribes in Amsterdam.
  Open to data professionals, students, and organisations.

## Hiring

- Careers page: https://datatribes.homerun.co
- Currently hiring: GenAI Engineer, Agentic Engineer (Claude, Python,
  MCP, LangChain, CrewAI, Azure, Databricks, AI-Native)

## Press & Media
- Emerce (2023): https://www.emerce.nl/wire/data-tribes-benoemt-olivier-nipshagen-tot-coo-versterkt-daarmee-positie-markt-duurzame-data-consultancy
- Emerce (2022): https://www.emerce.nl/wire/4511597
- Emerce (2022): https://www.emerce.nl/wire/orrange-data-gaat-verder-data-tribes
- Persberichten (2022): https://www.persberichten.com/bedrijf/8344/Data-Tribes

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What does Data Tribes do?**
Data Tribes helps organisations become data-driven by delivering BI,
Data Science, Data Engineering, and Data Management consulting services,
with a specialisation in ESG and sustainability data solutions.

**Where is Data Tribes based?**
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, at the B.Amsterdam innovation campus.

**What sectors does Data Tribes serve?**
Food and Agriculture, Banking and finance, insurance, aviation, logistics, government,
healthcare, retail, and professional services.

**What makes Data Tribes different?**
A boutique team combining deep technical expertise (Data Vault, GenAI,
SAS, Databricks, Snowflake) with business understanding. Entrepreneurial culture,
agile delivery, and a genuine focus on sustainable impact.

**How can I contact Data Tribes?**
Phone: +31 20 210 1269 | Email: getintouch@datatribes.nl
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/+31620010800
Book a demo: https://datatribes.nl/#contact

**Does Data Tribes work with AI and GenAI?**
Yes. Data Tribes has GenAI Engineers and Agentic Engineers working with
Claude (Anthropic), LangChain, Openclaw, CrewAI, MCP, Python, Azure, Snowflake and
Databricks to build AI-native data products and agentic workflows.

## Contact & Engagement

- **Book a demo:** https://datatribes.nl/#contact
- **Call:** +31 20 210 1269
- **Email:** getintouch@datatribes.nl
- **WhatsApp:** https://wa.me/+31620010800
- **CEO direct:** alex.ritter@datatribes.nl | +31 6 20010800

## Pages

- [Home](https://datatribes.nl/): Decision Intelligence — Creating data driven organisations that make a difference
- [White Paper — Aerospike Sustainability](https://datatribes.nl/aerospike/sustainability-white-paper/): How Aerospike supports CO2 reduction with real-time data infrastructure
- [White Paper — Aerospike Performance](https://datatribes.nl/aerospike/white-paper/): Real-time performance architecture for high-throughput workloads
- [DataVault Builder](https://datatribes.nl/datavault-builder/): Reduce Time to Information by 60% with automated Data Vault builds
- [SAS / SAS Viya](https://datatribes.nl/sas/): AI and advanced analytics platform partnership
- [Aerospike Partnership](https://datatribes.nl/aerospike/): Make a difference — reduce footprint, grow business
- [Careers](https://datatribes.homerun.co): Join our Tribe — open roles in GenAI and Agentic Engineering

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