Transforming Analytics Efficiency with Snowflake & Snowpark

About the Client

A leading US-based firm specializing in advisory, disposition, restructuring, valuation, and auction services serves a wide range of industries, including retail, wholesale, and industrial sectors. Renowned for delivering data-driven insights, the company excels in asset appraisal and liquidation solutions tailored to client needs.

Challenges Faced

The firm encountered operational hurdles that slowed growth:

• Processing Delays: Python-based analytics on AWS resulted in processing times of 1–24 hours.
• Costly Infrastructure: Memory limitations triggered frequent, expensive upgrades, locking the firm into high fixed costs.
• Limited Flexibility: The system struggled to handle ad hoc requests and adapt to new requirements, reducing agility.

These inefficiencies hindered the firm’s ability to scale and respond to market demands effectively.

DPA Solution

Decimal Point Analytics (DPA) transformed the firm’s operations by migrating its analytics from Python on AWS to Snowpark on Snowflake. Key enhancements included:

• Script Optimization: Restructured Python scripts for seamless integration with Snowflake.
• Dynamic Scaling: Leveraged Snowflake’s warehouse capabilities to eliminate memory constraints.
• Workflow Automation: Streamlined processes for faster, more reliable outputs.

This modern analytics solution tackled inefficiencies head-on, boosting performance and adaptability.         

Results Achieved

The migration yielded impressive outcomes:

• Faster Processing: Reduced analytics runtime to under 2 hours, a 90%+ improvement.
• Cost Savings: Slashed monthly expenses from $1,400 to $300–$400 with Snowflake’s usage-based pricing.
• Scalability: Eliminated the need for infrastructure upgrades with dynamic resource allocation.
• Enhanced Agility: Enabled seamless handling of ad hoc requests and new feature integration.

These gains positioned the firm for sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Conclusion

By harnessing Snowflake and Snowpark, Decimal Point Analytics transformed the client’s analytics framework, delivering speed, cost efficiency, and flexibility. This case study highlights how innovative technology solutions can drive business success in asset appraisal, liquidation, and beyond.

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