Where Data Engineering Meets Excellence

Work with top data experts to solve real-world challenges.

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Our Approach To Data

AI, ML, DS, and DA projects are exciting, but our mission is to transition projects from the lab to real-world impact. How? By ensuring robust engineering foundations for transformative solutions. Made by engineers for engineers, SunnyData stems from the belief that great AI is built on technical excellence.

“Contrary to common belief, successful analytics and AI require a strong Data Engineering base. At SunnyData, we commit to transforming AI aspirations into reality, backed by solid engineering expertise.”

— Kai Thapa, CEO

Guiding Principles: Our Values

FIND A WAY

We focus on solutions, meeting challenges with grit and creativity.

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MOVE WITH PURPOSE

We act with urgency, stay focused on impact, and adapt quickly.

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OWN THE OUTCOME

We own both wins and misses, and treat every outcome as ours to shape.

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EARN TRUST

We show up with sincerity and integrity, communicating with respect and keeping our promises.

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WIN AS ONE

We achieve success by actively sharing knowledge, collaborating openly, and lifting each other up.

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Work With Industry Leaders

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    Brock Noland

    CHAIRMAN

    Early employee at Cloudera and Founder of phData - Snowflake’s POY (Partner of the Year) 2022 & 2023 + Fivetran’s POY 2023 + dbt ‘s POY 2023.

    He led various Apache big data projects and currently serves as the CEO of Vertical Insure (insurance tech platform).

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    Kai Thapa

    CEO & FOUNDER

    With 20+ years in software and data solutions, Kai drives SunnyData's strategic direction. His background includes successful product development and sales at Informatica, SnapLogic, and Alation, where he implemented data analytics and governance solutions for Fortune 500 companies.

    Kai brings extensive healthcare domain expertise, leading our go-to-market strategy while ensuring exceptional project delivery.

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    Santiago Carrera

    CTO & FOUNDER

    Passionate Apache Spark expert and Databricks SA Champion who built and led a team of 120+ data engineers at Montevideo Data Labs. Santiago's technical vision ensures SunnyData implementations are built on rock-solid engineering principles. His deep platform knowledge helps clients maximize their Databricks investment while creating sustainable data architectures that deliver long-term business value.

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  • Patrick Finan

    CRO

    A data-driven growth leader with deep experience scaling SaaS and B2B technology companies, Patrick has led GTM transformation initiatives across growth-stage and enterprise organizations. At SunnyData, he leads global revenue strategy and GTM execution, working closely with clients and partners to deliver meaningful outcomes and lasting business value.

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    Jeronimo Acosta

    CPO & FOUNDER

    Serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits, including data engineering company Nooka Labs (acquired by phData). Jeronimo excels at building and scaling high-performing teams across Latin America, delivering US-centric solutions with nearshore talent. His approach combines technical excellence with practical business outcomes, creating a delivery model that consistently exceeds client expectations.

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    Allen Becker

    PRINCIPAL SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT & FOUNDER

    A seasoned engineer with over a decade of experience as a Databricks architect. Allen's work with financial institutions like Bank United and American Express has given him deep knowledge of the sector's use cases and regulatory requirements. His combined technical expertise and financial services insight enable SunnyData to deliver compliant, innovative solutions for regulated industries.

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  • Emma Handler

    VP OF MARKETING

    An experienced Marketing and Communications leader, Emma has spent her career building the brand, demand, and storytelling engines that fuel high growth technology companies. Passionate about storytelling and customer case studies, she leads global marketing strategy and brand, where her skill at crafting compelling and consistent messaging helps translate deep technical expertise into clear value for clients across data engineering, AI, and analytics.

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Our Technology Stack

Why Databricks?

We chose Databricks because it has the most comprehensive and promising data platform to help customers exceed their business goals. At the forefront of addressing Data and AI needs, it's becoming increasingly vital with advancements like ChatGPT. By rapidly solving Data Engineering and AI/ML challenges, Databricks is reshaping analytics and AI into an integrated platform for future innovation. Its scalability, cloud integration, cutting-edge capabilities, and flexible pricing enable organizations to streamline operations and drive substantial outcomes.

What are the other technologies?

We've curated a powerful tech ecosystem of partners that seamlessly integrate with the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. These tools empower us to achieve ambitious targets and maximize efficiency.

Alongside Databricks, our tech stack features Fivetran, Prophecy, Montecarlo & Sigma.

How does our stack deliver value?

We help customers build a highly scalable architecture, robust Data engineering pipelines, easy data consumption layers, and, more importantly, build ML and AI applications to power their business and drive outstanding business outcomes.

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