Making Data Work|Ben Becker

The innovationyou need isalready here.

Breakthrough results won't come from buying another tool—they'll come from unlocking value in what you already have.

A blueprint that delivers:

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    Focus on outcomes over technologyPrioritize business results rather than technical complexity
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    Find hidden value in current assetsUnlock potential now, validate what works, use early wins to fund real innovation at scale
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    Forge adaptability, not future-proofBuild composable ecosystems that make your organization agile and ready for change
Ben Becker
Ben Becker
Twenty years of making data and systems work for marketing, digital, commercial and operations. When complexity stalls progress, I help executives simplify, align and deliver results from technology.
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Making Data Work is a Challenge

Organizations invest millions in data technology but struggle to translate that investment into tangible business outcomes.

Many companies find themselves in a cycle of continuous technology investment without realizing proportional returns. The focus on acquiring new tools often overshadows the potential of existing systems.

I transform complexity into clarity, helping leaders find the hidden value in systems they already have.

By focusing on strategic simplification and clear business outcomes, I help organizations extract maximum value from existing investments before adding new technology.

Guiding Principles

Outcomes Over Technology

Prioritize business results over technical complexity

  • Tie data initiatives directly to P&L impact instead of technical capabilities
  • Create enterprise-aligned business cases with clear financial outcomes
  • Focus on value realization before adopting trendy technologies
  • Measure success through business metrics, not technical KPIs
  • Align data initiatives with strategic business objectives

Value From What You Have

Extract untapped potential from current systems to fund future innovation

  • Find hidden capabilities in existing platforms to avoid unnecessary spending
  • Convert efficiency gains into funding for new data capabilities
  • Shift organizations from "not enough data" to "not enough data people"
  • Use live pilot projects to creating CFO-trusted justifications for strategic investments in data
  • Establish quick wins that build momentum for larger transformation

From Complexity to Clarity

Foster adaptability, don't future-proof

  • Own—don't rent—your data.
  • Create plug-and-play architectures for best-of-breed solutions
  • Reduce point-to-point integrations through common services
  • Establish clear boundaries and interfaces between systems
  • Enabling rapid experimentation and innovation through modular design

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Measurable Results

Data working to deliver financial outcomes and business success

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ROI delivered within 4 months on commercial data transformation
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in annual savings with 6-day project payback with unified data
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conversion lift through advanced personalization
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reduction in payment abandonment and 20% revenue lift through API-modernization

Success Stories

Real results from making data work for organizations

Value from Existing Assets

Premium Economy Revenue Optimization

$100M
Annual Revenue Unlocked

Optimized pricing strategy for premium seating without new technology, uncovering massive revenue potential from existing systems.

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Outcomes Over Technology

Digital Payment Transformation

52%
Reduction in Abandonment

API-first architecture modernized payment flows while maintaining stable core systems, dramatically improving conversion.

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Value from Existing Assets

Fuel Efficiency Data Integration

$10M+
Annual Savings, 6-Day Payback

Real-time operational data integration generated massive fuel savings by connecting existing systems rather than buying new tools.

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Outcomes Over Technology

Marketing Cloud Implementation

675%
Conversion Rate Increase

Unified marketing platform enabled sophisticated personalization and automated customer journeys for competitive advantage.

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From Complexity to Clarity

Commercial Data Layer Unification

$7M
Revenue + 10x ROI in 120 Days

Integrated forecasting and revenue data to improve accuracy and shift organization from "not enough data" to "not enough data people."

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Value from Existing Assets

Marketing Attribution Forensics

7 Figure
Ad Spend Optimization

Fixed foundational analytics flaws causing revenue duplication and attribution errors, restoring trust between marketing and finance.

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From Complexity to Clarity

Partner Revenue Integrity

$Millions
In Billing Errors Eliminated

Automated Partner Data Hub eliminated revenue leakage and simplified reconciliation across complex partnership networks.

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Trusted to Make Data Work for

Companies Ben Becker has worked with including Hawaiian Airlines, Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Aeromexico, IBM, Avelo, Accelya, Direct Energy, Porter, Arajet, United, and Continental Airlines

Ready to Make Your Data Work?

Let's uncover the hidden value in your existing systems and turn it into measurable outcomes.

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