Yves Mulkers

7wData

7wData operates at the intersection of data strategy and digital thought leadership. As founder, I lead our dual-focus approach:

1. Data Strategy & Implementation
   • Data Management & Governance
   • AI Strategy & Deployment
   • Advanced Analytics & Insights
   • Enterprise Data Architecture

2. Digital Thought Leadership
   • Content Strategy for Tech Brands
   • Influencer Marketing in Data & AI
   • Industry Analysis & Trend Forecasting

Our unique position as both practitioners and industry analysts allows us to:
• Deliver vendor-neutral, future-proof strategies
• Provide insights based on hands-on experience and market trends
• Amplify our clients' voices in the crowded tech space

We guide organizations from data assessment to implementation, while simultaneously elevating their market presence. Our clients benefit from:
• Customized data roadmaps and digital marketing strategies
• Expertise in Data Strategy & Integration, Cloud and Digital Transformation
• Recognized thought leadership in tech and sustainability

Partner with 7wData to transform your data practices and digital presence. Let's build your data-driven future and amplify your market voice.
When you work with us, our firm provides exposure and visibility to niche omnichannel audiences and creates company-specific content to better market your brand. All numbers and information is provided so that you know how to best allocate your budget. We pride ourselves on honesty, transparency, and commitment to personal growth.

Founder

Data Strategy GuRu's Podcast

I help companies set up their data strategy and find out where they struggle. 
Struggle on technology level, process level, team set up, best practices, or need help in defining use cases and the vision of how data and technology can help your company become more competitive and the differentiator in your market? 

Typically we define a plan so your company can gradually evolve into THE company driven by data where I bring in more than 20 years expertise as a data management practitioner and a strong network with all major vendors and industry analysts in the data landscape. 

This networks allows me to stay on top of the newest development in dataland. 

We are supported by our tech research partner, with market research, case studies, white papers, workshops, best practices and industry benchmark reports. 
This unique position makes sure we give the best and the most practical advice to make your company more digital and data-driven.

Leading Data Strategist

7wData helps vendors creatively market their products through custom-tailored content creation best suited for each particular brand. 

Services include keynotes, live support, viewership and SEO reports, analytics, and high-frequency organic amplification to niche omnichannel audiences through authenticity and establishing authority and trust.

7wData consistently delivers hard numbers so that clients receive the most accurate information and know how to best allocate their content budget.

CREATIVE THOUGHT LEADER MARKETING AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS for B2B Tech Brands

Avoid the pitfalls you make when you start as a freelance and let us take away a lot of uncertainties when you do take the step.

Our Experience bundled in a practical, actionable plan for your success and earn those top rates!

BECOME THE #1 TECH FREELANCER MASTER CLASS

Data Architect for IDMP implementation

M-team

Business Intelligence Analyst

Colruyt Group

Philips

Data Management, Sector FP&A Healthcare, CoE Cross BMC

Immoweb

Data Expert

Essent

Business Intelligence Consultant

McKinsey New Ventures (part of McKinsey & Company)

Data Modeler & ETL expert

🎯 Who I Am:
I am a Data Strategist and Thought Leader in the realm of data and analytics. With a background in chemistry and operational industrial environments, I've navigated my way through various technical terrains—from the early days of Commodore 64 and database development to object-oriented programming. Today, I'm engrossed in the exciting advancements in data management, analytics, machine learning, Large Language Models and artificial intelligence.

📈 What I Do:
I specialize in helping digital marketers, particularly those working in fast-growing scale-ups, to drive business impact through data. As the Data Strategist at 7wData and host of the Data Strategy Guru's Podcast, I use my deep understanding of vendor and scale-up solutions to provide tailored advice. My holistic approach to architecture ensures that you make future-proof technology choices on your journey to becoming data-driven.

🔥 Why I'm Different:

Tech for Good Advocate: I believe in the power of technology to make the world a better place and am a vocal defender of tech for good.
Dual Proficiency: I excel at both the technical and strategic levels, offering a balanced viewpoint that few can.
Holistic View: I bring a comprehensive understanding of architecture, ensuring all pieces of your data puzzle fit together seamlessly.
Quick Learner: New tech excites me, and I quickly incorporate it into solutions for my clients.

🎙️ Content Creator:
Through my blog, 7wData, Newsletter (220k subscribers) and my podcast, I evangelize what you can do with data and how to do it. I engage in panel discussions, write articles, and amplify your company message, helping you achieve thought leadership, brand awareness, and lead generation.

🎧 Personal Interests:
In my downtime, you'll find me immersed in music or personal development and leadership books. I'm an omnivert, adapting my energy based on the people and situations around me.

🤝 Let's Connect:
If you're a digital marketer striving to make your brand data-driven and future-proof, struggling with budgets, or looking to extend your reach, let's talk. I turn Data Pains into Business Gains!

Feel free to reach out for collaborations, speaking engagements, or just a good ol' fashioned chat about the latest in data and tech.

Consultancy

From Manual Testing to Project Management with a flavor of Product Management and Business Analysis thrown in. Mostly large global transformations or roll outs of ERP solutions.

Bretmand Consultancy

Ai Worx Global

AI Worx Global specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate and optimize ERP implementations using private agents. We focus on automating key aspects of ERP delivery, from configuration and data migration to testing and first-line support, ensuring faster, more efficient, and cost-effective transformations.

Why Using AI to Accelerate ERP Deliveries is Key

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations are complex, time-consuming, and prone to errors due to manual processes. Traditional ERP deployments often face delays, cost overruns, and quality issues in configuration, data migration, testing, and support. AI-driven automation transforms ERP delivery by improving speed, accuracy, and efficiency, making AI a game-changer in ERP transformations.

Accelerating Delivery

With Ai we can pre deliver 40% of your project before the Si starts. Get all the hard work finished with less risk. 

ERP Configuration Automation
	-Implement AI-driven tools to automate ERP system configuration.
	-Develop AI-powered scripts and models to optimize ERP setup based on business requirements.
	-Work with functional teams to reduce manual configuration efforts.

2. Data Migration & Quality Assurance
	-Use AI and automation to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from legacy systems into ERP platforms.
	-Implement AI-based data validation and cleansing processes to ensure high-quality migration.
	-Enhance master data using AI-driven anomaly detection.

3. AI-Powered Testing
	-Develop automated testing frameworks to validate ERP configurations, workflows, and integrations.
	-Implement AI-based test case generation and self-healing test automation.
	-Reduce regression testing efforts and improve defect detection.

4. AI-Enhanced First-Line Support
	-Use Ai Agents to provide automated first-line ERP support.
	-Implement AI-driven ticket triage and resolution to improve response times.
	-Analyze support data to continuously enhance AI-driven self-service solutions.

Ai ERP Accelerator

Data Worx Global

We are a focused on providing complete ERP project assistance. This incudes SoW review, Project Delivery, Data & Testing. We ensure your transformation is delivered on time and more cost effective. We envision ourselves as a soon to be leading, regional solutions provider with a proven obsession in ensuring your SI doesn't run off and not deliver.

Powered by an ability to react and scale at speed whilst at competitive rates, we deliver business-critical projects, combined with resilience and innovation to our clients. This will include Ai and we advise on how to implement these to help your project and to help grow your business when the project team leave. For instance Ai Project Assistants that can be used as SME Assistants after project.

With a management team that has a combined 50 years in the delivery of safety, mission and business-critical projects, including 12 SAP ECC to Hana transformations, Data Worx can be your trusted partner of choice!

Partner with us to ensure your ERP programme is delivered on time and under budget. We ensure your SI is the right one for the right busness reasons for you to succeed.

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Senior ERP Consultant

ERP Solutions

Accelerating testing on ERP projects. Getting excellent data quality to use in testing and transformations. Helping projects in trouble and bringing them back inline and in budget.

ERP Programme Test Manager

US Air Force Reserve

Called back up where I was tasked to set up AF Aircraft operations for the first US installation.

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Called up back to active duty to monitor the perimeter of the initial landing party for the takeover.

Marksman for Perimeter Security

United States Air Force

I worked as an Aircraft Flight Control Engineer. I performed various high level repairs to F-15, F-16 and various other US aircraft. I was privilaged to be on the Crash Recovery Team that was dispatched to all major incidents with military aircraft in Europe.

Due to my technical knowledge, excellent PR reviews and accomodations, I was asked to be part of the Thunderbird Aerial Demonstration team. This involved a load of travelling and lots of practice.

After doing my short tour I was put in charge of 6 F-15E's where I was in charge of ensuring these aircraft were looked after and well maintained.

Sgt (DV Cleared)

Data and Test Rescue! SAP Hana and ECC sites. 35 transformations and 12 ECC to Hana. I'm now looking to hire a recruiter to find me projects requiring very affordable resources. We cover 24/7 testing and data migration.

Helping Businesses Unlock AI-Powered Efficiency & Automation

I deliver AI solutions tailored to your business, helping you optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. Whether it’s data profiling, transformation, migration, or AI automation, I provide practical, cost-effective strategies that fit your business needs.

AI Training & Workshops – Built for Your Business - Bespoke

I offer hands-on, in-person AI training designed specifically for your company. Before the session, I provide a pre-training survey to identify your team's biggest AI challenges and opportunities. This ensures the training is 100% focused on your business’s unique goals and not a general course that may not register with your business.

🔹 Onsite AI Training (Starting at $3,500) - All are welcome
A 4-hour interactive workshop to help your team:

✅ Master Prompt Engineering – Learn to craft AI prompts for content, videos, emails, training material, social media, and automation.

✅ Leverage AI Automations – Identify and automate repetitive tasks, boosting productivity while cutting costs.

Why In-Person Training?

Live training allows me and my team to provide real-time feedback, correct mistakes on the spot, and ensure your employees gain practical AI skills they can use immediately. The more team members involved, the bigger the impact on your business’s efficiency and innovation.

💡 What You Get:
✅  Access to 200,000+ AI prompts & 75+ pre-built AI Assistants
✅  Lead generation tools & over 150 AI LLMs & LSMs
✅ An Ai Automation Library Template to get started
✅ Optional AI tool suite – First month free, then $199/month for all users (valued at $1,500/month)

AI Automation – Custom Solutions for Your Business

We specialize in low-cost AI automation to streamline operations. Our AI developers can automate nearly any process using N8N, Make, and Zapier, starting at $300/day.

If you're ready to integrate AI into your business with training or automation, let's connect! 

Let's start with a free consultation call to see what we can help you and where you need to focus.

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