Platforms
Platforms
Platforms provides the foundational infrastructure that powers Data Services. As the architectural backbone of our ecosystem, this service line enables secure, scalable access to enterprise data tools and technologies — ensuring the systems behind reporting, data warehousing, and integrations are reliable, performant, and ready to support campus needs.
Overview
Platforms is the foundation of the Data Services ecosystem, providing the tools, infrastructure, and technical environment that make enterprise data capabilities possible. While many users interact directly with reports, dashboards, or data integrations, Platforms operates behind the scenes to ensure those services are available, reliable, and secure.
As the architectural backbone of Data Services, Platforms supports and enables all other service lines — including the Data Lake environment, Data Warehouse, Reporting, and Integrations. By managing the underlying technologies and environments, this team ensures that data can move efficiently, systems remain stable, and users have consistent access to the resources they depend on. This foundational role allows other services to focus on delivering insights, analytics, and data-informed solutions to campus.
Core Responsibilities
Microsoft Data Ecosystem
Stewardship of enterprise Microsoft tools including Data Factory for data movement, Synapse Analytics for data processing and transformation, and Power BI for analytics and visualization.
Tableau Server Administration
Administration and support for Tableau Server, ensuring a secure, performant environment for enterprise reporting and dashboard delivery across the institution.
Database Provisioning & Support
Management of database provisioning, hosting, and ongoing support — enabling departments and projects to access reliable data storage and processing capabilities aligned with institutional standards.
Reliable & Scalable Infrastructure
Maintaining enterprise-grade environments with consistent standards that support growing data needs while protecting sensitive information — scaling alongside campus demand without sacrificing performance or governance.
Technology Areas
Azure Data Factory
Orchestrates and automates data movement and transformation pipelines across on-premises and cloud sources.
Azure Synapse Analytics
Unified analytics platform for large-scale data processing, transformation, and integration across the enterprise.
Power BI
Self-service and enterprise analytics and visualization platform for delivering data-driven insights across campus.
Tableau Server
Managed enterprise environment for publishing, sharing, and governing interactive dashboards and reports at scale.
Database Services
Provisioning and ongoing administration of database environments to support departmental and enterprise data needs.
Security & Governance
Consistent security standards and access controls across all platforms, ensuring data is protected and governance requirements are met.
Enabling Campus Data Services
Platforms plays a critical role in enabling analytics, reporting, and integrations across the university. By providing well-managed tools and infrastructure, the team empowers Data Services and campus partners to build, access, and use data effectively. Whether supporting enterprise reporting, data pipelines, or departmental solutions, Platforms ensures the technology foundation is in place for success.
Platforms works closely with campus stakeholders and IT partners to deliver solutions that meet evolving needs. Through collaboration and support, the team helps ensure that faculty, staff, and analysts have access to the tools and environments necessary to advance teaching, research, and operations through data.
Need Platform Support?
Contact the Platforms team to discuss database provisioning, tool access, or infrastructure needs. We work with campus partners to ensure the right technical foundation is in place for your data initiatives.