Introduction
Perficient is a global, award-winning digital consultancy supporting more than 300 Fortune 1000 clients across the U.S., Latin America and India. As part of its continued growth, Perficient set out to deliver its first enterprise Data Vault 2.0 solution: one capable of integrating complex global data sources while remaining agile, scalable and fully governed. To achieve this, the team partnered with WhereScape to automate and accelerate delivery without sacrificing control.
Pre-WhereScape Challenges
- First-time Data Vault delivery: The team had limited hands-on experience with Data Vault 2.0 methodology.
- Manual development risk: Thousands of lines of hand-written SQL and DDL slowed progress and increased error rates.
- Vendor dependency: Prior approaches reduced control over database design and execution.
- Scale and complexity: Integrating multiple enterprise systems across regions created delivery risk.
Why WhereScape?
Perficient needed a solution that could accelerate Data Vault development while preserving architectural flexibility. WhereScape 3D and RED offered proven automation for Data Vault 2.0: generating DDL, inserts, updates and documentation automatically; while still allowing the team to customize and control every aspect of the implementation.
The Solution
Automated Data Vault Execution
WhereScape automated the generation of Data Vault structures, loading logic and transformations, eliminating the need for extensive hand-written code.
Rapid Global Integration
Multiple enterprise systems, including Oracle E-Business Suite, Salesforce and Active Directory were seamlessly integrated into a unified Data Vault architecture.
Lean, High-Impact Delivery
With WhereScape automation, a two-person Perficient team delivered the full solution in under a year, something previously requiring far larger teams.
Full Architectural Control
Despite high levels of automation, the team retained complete control, tailoring processes and designs to meet Perficient’s specific requirements.
“We can operate as a much leaner and more responsive organization because we use WhereScape. I don’t need a team of 20 people on the back end.”
– Robert Cottingham, Senior Technical Architect, Perficient
Results
🚀 Accelerated Time-to-Value
- First Data Vault delivered far faster than traditional approaches.
- Reduced dependency on large development teams.
- Faster onboarding of new data sources.
🚀 Improved Quality and Consistency
- Automated DDL and load logic reduced errors.
- Consistent Data Vault patterns applied enterprise-wide.
- Easier maintenance and long-term scalability.
🚀 Greater Agility and Control
- Architecture adapts easily to changing requirements.
- Developers remain in control of design decisions.
- Faster response to new business needs.
Scaling Data Vault Globally
Delivering a global Data Vault requires balancing standardisation with flexibility. WhereScape enabled Perficient to apply consistent Data Vault 2.0 principles while adapting models and processes to different systems and regions.
Automation Without Compromise
WhereScape’s automation removed repetitive development work while preserving transparency. Developers could inspect, understand and modify generated logic; ensuring trust, performance and governance.
Enabling Lean Delivery Models
By dramatically reducing manual effort, Perficient proved that enterprise-grade data platforms no longer require large teams. Automation enabled faster delivery with fewer resources and lower long-term cost.
A Foundation for Future Growth
The Data Vault platform now serves as a scalable foundation for future analytics, integration initiatives and client engagements: positioning Perficient to deliver modern data solutions with confidence.
