What Is dbt (Data Build Tool)?
dbt is an SQL-based transformation framework that runs inside cloud data warehouses. These include Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, and Databricks. While ETL often moves data to separate servers, dbt changes this pattern. It performs all transformations where your data already resides.
Your team writes modular SQL models and defines dependencies through ref() functions. dbt compiles these into an execution DAG.
- Every model supports automated tests;
- Every change goes through peer review;
- Every deployment generates full lineage documentation.
The result: tested and versioned transformation logic. No black-box ETL tools. No expensive licenses. Just SQL, Git, and the warehouse you already pay for.
When GP Solutions Deploys dbt
Logic Standardization across Distributed Teams
When different divisions use separate transformation codes, redundancy and inconsistency follow. Our specialists know how to align everything. We build centralized dbt infrastructures with shared intermediate models and team-specific data marts.
Migration from Legacy ETL to Cloud-Native ELT
Moving off SSIS or Talend takes years of transformation logic. How to help an ecosystem remain intact? GP Solutions converts pipelines into reliable dbt models, fully tested and redeployed.
dbt Mesh for Federated Data Ownership
Inter-domain collaboration is vital for the full functioning of any enterprise. It must be free of centralized limitations. To address this issue, we develop dbt Mesh architectures. In this structure, domain teams own their models. Nonetheless, they can freely exchange regulated data products.
Snowflake Cost Optimization
Full-refresh models waste compute and drive up bills. GP Solutions configures incremental strategies to cut warehouse costs by up to 30–50%. We also handle optimized materialization logic and clustering.
CI/CD Pipeline Deployment
Manual deployments are notorious for breaking things. It’s safer for analysts to carry them out in cooperation with other software. We integrate dbt with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Together, they test every pull request before merging. Failed tests block production releases.
Orchestration with Airflow/Prefect/Dagster
dbt models need planning, dependency management, and retry logic. To free analytics teams from excessive requirements, we take on these tasks. Our dbt experts create production-level orchestration. This system responds to failures and monitors SLAs.
Reusable Models for Analytics and ML Teams
Data scientists do not have to rebuild staging tables. To serve both BI dashboards and ML feature stores, GP Solutions creates model libraries. They are optimal for code reusability and performance fine-tuning.
We’ve covered the visible cracks. Your legacy architecture has its unique edge cases and undocumented dependencies. Let’s refactor the rest of your list together.
The Challenges Our dbt Development Company Fixes
Transformation Logic Buried in Tools and Scripts
Where does business logic reside? In Tableau calculations, Excel macros, and undocumented SQL files. When requirements change, no one knows what to update.
How we fix this:
GP Solutions centralizes all your business logic in version-controlled dbt models.
No Visibility into Model Dependencies
An upstream table changes — three dashboards break. Your team invests hours in tracing the impact. No results, because there’s no lineage tracking.
How we fix this:
We implement dbt to make dependencies visual and explicit.
Manual Testing That Doesn’t Scale
Your team spot-checks row counts after deployment. Occasionally.
How we fix this:
Our experts set dbt tests to run automatically on every build. When data quality degrades, they block deployments.
Inconsistent Naming and Undocumented Assumptions
Every analyst follows different conventions. Columns are renamed mid-pipeline. Grain changes without notice.
How we fix this:
GP Solutions introduces naming standards and imposes documentation requirements.
High ETL Licensing Costs Not Matching Cloud Economics
You’re paying per-core for an ETL tool while your cloud warehouse remains inactive.
How we fix this:
We don’t. dbt does. It uses the compute you already own.
dbt Consulting Services
Partner with architects, not just developers. We contextualize dbt within your specific ecosystem. Whether it’s employee training or tech implementation you ask for, we make certain your internal talent is as production-ready as the pipelines we build.
Strategic dbt Roadmapping
An action plan is where you start. To create one, we assess your current transformation models and warehouse architecture. Team capability lies in our focus as well. From there, we design a dbt implementation plan that fits your particular situation. This plan explicitly addresses orchestration complexities and governance standards.
dbt Mesh Strategy Design
For organizations with complex domain structures, we help implement dbt Mesh architecture. For that, we map clear data ownership boundaries. Our dbt experts define interface contracts between domains and set up governance policies that scale. The effect is true team autonomy without sacrificing data reliability.
Architecture and Health Checks
Already running dbt? Even if everything seems in order, we double-check every running component. Our specialists audit your models for underperformance and test coverage gaps. We also pay attention to redundant logic and cost inefficiencies. You get a prioritized remediation plan with optimization recommendations.
FinOps Guidance for Cloud Storage Optimization
Unchecked compute costs undermine your analytics ROI. We align your dbt transformations with FinOps principles to stop the budget bleed. The team analyzes your warehouse utilization. Then we optimize materialization and incremental logic. The result is significantly faster query processing and reduced cloud spend.
Governance Framework Design
Column-level lineage, role-based access control, metadata tagging, compliance-ready documentation for GDPR and HIPAA… If your ecosystem requires more, we connect every component. Our team builds governance into your dbt workflow right from the first day of its integration with your system.
Team Training and Support
Your team must own the final dbt outcome. Our priority is full knowledge transfer to your analytics engineering team. We offer workshops covering model design, testing strategies, CI/CD workflows, or production troubleshooting. With every client, we customize our training to match skill levels and specific use cases.

Tired of paying interest on legacy data debt? Let’s scope the stable dbt framework your enterprise deserves.
Why dbt Helps You Win
Version-Controlled Data Models
- Audit trail for every change;
- Rollbacks are one Git command;
- Code reviews before deployment, not after the fact;
- You know who changed what, when, and why.
Automated Testing
- Issues caught before stakeholders notice;
- Bad data never reaches production;
- Failed tests auto-block deployments;
- Problems surface during CI/CD runs.
Self-Documenting Pipelines
- Tribal knowledge becomes searchable documentation;
- Onboarding time drops to a few days;
- Documentation updates automatically with every change;
- Knowledge transfer is straightforward.
GitOps Workflows
- Analysts propose model changes via pull requests;
- Senior engineers review before merging;
- Your team discusses, approves, and traces every change;
- Higher quality through peer review.
In-Warehouse Execution
- Transformations run where the data already exists;
- No unnecessary data movement between systems;
- No network egress fees;
- No ETL server licenses.
Cost Optimization
- Only process changed rows;
- Materialize frequently-used tables;
- Cluster data for faster query performance;
- Warehouse bills drop by up to 30–50%.
dbt Technology Stack
Core Transformation
- dbt Core
- dbt Cloud
Cloud Warehouses
- Snowflake
- BigQuery
- Redshift
Orchestration
- Apache Airflow
- Prefect
- Dagster
CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab CI
- Azure DevOps
BI Integration
- Looker
- Tableau
- Power BI
Data Quality
- Great Expectations
- Monte Carlo
- dbt tests
Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
- CloudFormation
Monitoring
- Prometheus
- Grafana
dbt for Multiple Industries
Why Outsource dbt Development to GP Solutions
We conquer data chaos with a long-established process. Over 300 successful projects in our portfolio have proven its effectiveness.
dbt Expertise Across All Major Cloud Warehouses
Our stack includes 50+ technologies. When it comes to dbt, we implement it across Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, and Databricks.
20+ Years in the IT Field
Two decades of data engineering experience across enterprise architectures is a notable milestone. We’ve already worked through the same challenges you’re facing now.
Production Mindset
We design for scale, not another demo. Your pipelines get the top service: error handling, retry logic, monitoring dashboards, and documented runbooks.
Agile Implementation
Development starts within days, not months. You see working models in the first sprint, and iterative delivery adapts to changing requirements.
Framework-Driven Delivery
Our dbt accelerators include reusable staging templates and pre-built macros. Implementation time drops by up to 40%, while model redundancy — by up to 60%.
Engagement Models
Staff Augmentation
Embed dbt-certified analytics engineers in your team. They work your hours, use your tools, and follow your processes. You control priorities and direction.
Dedicated dbt Teams
Full squad, including analytics engineers, solutions architects, and DevOps engineers. We own timelines and quality outcomes. You switch focus to requirements and business priorities.
Full-Service Outsourcing
End-to-end ownership of your dbt implementation, production operations, and ongoing optimization. We take care of development, deployment, monitoring, and incident response.
Data work will never be accurate when done alone. Rely on GP Solutions for your dbt implementation and find a partner who gets you there faster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between dbt Cloud and dbt Core?
- dbt Core is open-source and runs via the command line. You manage infrastructure, scheduling, and monitoring.
- dbt Cloud is a managed service with a web IDE, job scheduler, API access, and built-in observability.
GP Solutions helps you choose between these two. We take your team size, tech capability, and governance requirements into consideration.
How long does a typical dbt implementation take?
- Small projects with 20-50 models: 4-6 weeks;
- Medium implementations with 100-200 models and CI/CD: 8-12 weeks;
- Large-scale migrations from legacy ETL: 3-6 months.
Can your dbt consulting company migrate our existing ETL pipelines to dbt?
Yes. Let’s clarify the process flow. For a successful migration, we assess your current transformation logic. After that, we map data dependencies and refactor jobs as dbt models. Finally, we check output parity and execute phased migrations.


