Hakkōda, an IBM Company

We are Hakkōda, an IBM Company, founded in 2021. We help organizations use cloud platforms and AI. Our global team uses industry expertise, data innovation, and proprietary tools to solve complex organizational needs. Our services include cloud migration, modernizing technology stacks, and data monetization to create new revenue streams.

We specialize in the Snowflake Cloud Data Platform, Data Science, Data Engineering, and developing data, analytics, and ML strategies. We also build data apps, implement data governance, and work with AWS, Iceberg, and Snowflake Cortex. Our AI consulting covers Gen AI and Machine Learning, Data Architecture, Marketing Technology, and the Modern Data Stack. We have expertise in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, supply chain, and retail data. We partner with technology companies to deliver solutions and offer a Data Innovation Journey™ calculator to help clients develop custom data strategies.

Our mission is “To ignite the power of data and embolden changemakers to create a better world.” Erik Duffield, our Founder and CEO, articulated this mission.

We live by five core values:

• People first: We champion community and human potential.
• Trust is everything: We earn customer trust through expertise, transparency, and dependability.
• Live life: We create an environment where our team and customers can live their best lives.
• Stay curious: We are creative, open to new perspectives, and excited about possibilities.
• Be the change: We strive to positively impact our employees, customers, and communities.

We are a company of 201-500 employees. Our culture promotes inclusivity, community, and expertise by providing resources, flexibility, and training for employee growth. We offer a new way of working, focusing on learning, community, and purpose. We call ourselves “Real. Data. People.” because we value curiosity, mutual investment, and a commitment to a data-driven future for our clients. We started Hakkōda to be different from traditional major firms, with a strong emphasis on passion and innovation. Our founders—Erik Duffield (CEO), Patrick Buell (VP of Consulting), Ryan Tucker (CRO), Kim Heger (Chief Talent, Culture & Wellness Warrior), and Bob Hardin (EVP Industry Solutions & Strategic Accounts)—each have 25 years of experience in data warehousing and analytics. We offer both remote and in-office work options.

We offer our employees a variety of benefits and perks.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, an onsite gym, health coaching, and an employee assistance program.
• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) and regional retirement plans.
• Rest & Recharge: Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, disability, sick leave, holidays, and wellbeing days.
• Flexible Work: We support remote and in-office work. This includes regional commuter and work-from-home reimbursement, office snacks, a game room, onsite fitness, and happy hours.
• Professional Growth: We provide certifications and skills development, structured learning pathways, and both formal and self-guided learning opportunities.