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SDS Delivers What Customers Crave
Strategic Data Systems does more than provide IT services. Learn how we deliver the experiences customers truly crave, inspired by Nicholas Webb’s groundbreaking book.
Creativity in Code: What It Means to Be a Developer at SDS
Creativity isn’t limited to artists. It thrives in every line of code. At SDS, developers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, build with purpose, and shape the future with inspired technology.
How Extreme Ownership Shapes SDS Culture
At Strategic Data Systems, leadership isn’t just a title—it’s a mindset. Inspired by the powerful principles in Extreme Ownership, we expect every employee to lead with accountability, humility, and purpose.
Why Everyone at SDS Must Own the Client Experience
At Strategic Data Systems, we believe consulting is more than solving problems; it is about how we make people feel. Here’s how Unreasonable Hospitality is inspiring our team to create standout client experiences, one thoughtful moment at a time.
Design Your Destiny: How IT Professionals Can Take Charge of Their Careers
Don’t let your career cruise on autopilot. Learn how to take control of your future in IT by investing in your growth, pursuing work that excites you, and becoming a “dynamo” in your field.
Ex-FAANG Software Engineer Roasts Your Resumes: Essential Tips to Improve Your Tech Resume
Your resume is your first impression. Learn how to make it count with actionable software developer resume tips from Facebook engineer Conner Ardman, plus insights from Strategic Data Systems on formatting, content, and standing out in today’s tech job market.
Neurodiversity Is a Strength: Why SDS Is Proud to Support Fifth Third Bank’s Neurodiversity-Focused Initiative
At SDS, we believe diverse minds drive innovation. That’s why we’re partnering with Fifth Third Bank to support neurodiversity—especially individuals on the autism spectrum—through inclusive hiring, education, and outreach in the tech industry.
Microservices Design Patterns Every Developer Should Know
Microservices offer powerful advantages — but only when designed with the right patterns. In this guide, we break down the key Microservices Design Patterns every developer should know, from service decomposition to circuit breakers, sagas, and more, with practical advice on when and why to use each.
Staying Relevant as a Developer (Skills to know in 2025)
The skills that made you successful yesterday won’t guarantee success tomorrow. In this guide, we break down the essential tools, technologies, and patterns every software developer should know in 2025 to stay competitive and future-ready.
No Buzzwords, Just Results: How SDS Builds Software with You, Not for You
At SDS, Agile isn’t about buzzwords — it’s about working closely with you to deliver the right software, one step at a time, with real results you can see along the way.
How SDS Helps You Do Your Best Work (and Love It)
At SDS, we believe people thrive when they’re empowered to grow, supported by their team, and trusted to make an impact. From our Advocate Program to ongoing learning and real career opportunities, we’re not just a place to work — we’re a place to grow.
Data-Driven Decisions: Giving Mid-Sized Companies Big-Company Insights
Big companies use data to drive smart decisions — but you don’t need a Fortune 500 budget to do the same. At Strategic Data Systems, we help growing businesses collect, transform, and visualize their data, so they can move beyond spreadsheets and gut feel to insight-driven action. Make your data work for you, not against you.
Why Doers Thrive at Strategic Data Systems
There’s no shortage of companies out there offering “opportunities to grow.” But at Strategic Data Systems, growth isn’t just a bullet point in a...
What Early Adopters Are Really Doing with AI (and Why You Should Pay Attention)
Early adopters of AI are using it to gain a competitive edge by streamlining operations, enhancing customer experiences, and making smarter business decisions. From automating routine tasks in HR and finance to personalizing marketing, improving customer support, and enabling data-driven forecasting, companies across industries are leveraging AI not to replace people, but to empower them — unlocking faster, more efficient, and more innovative ways to work.
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