About DBG Labs
We build data and AI infrastructure that delivers real outcomes.
DBG Labs helps growing companies design, implement, and operate production-grade data platforms and AI systems. We combine enterprise rigor with the speed modern teams expect.
Meet the founder
David Bartolomei
Founder & Principal Engineer. David builds data platforms ready for the growth that comes next—engineering systems that work on real timelines, with real constraints.
- Led data strategy and engineering for fintech, media, and manufacturing teams scaling to millions of users.
- Operates with sleeves-rolled-up mentorship—paired sessions, training, and clear documentation for your team.
Experience
- Director of Engineering at Nave Bank: Developed a 5-year data strategy and scaled platforms handling millions of transactions per month.
- Implemented data warehousing, batch + streaming pipelines, and automated testing to support transaction growth from thousands to millions per month.
- Automated 20+ cross-department workflows, saving 200+ hours of manual effort monthly while leading a five-person engineering team.
- Senior Software Engineer at Red Ventures: Architected data infrastructure powering affiliate marketing brands with ~2M monthly visitors.
- Built and maintained data pipelines, BI models, and dashboards that kept marketing decisions grounded in fresh, reliable metrics.
- Delivered automation that reduced manual data gathering from hours to minutes and kept stakeholders informed in real time.
Expertise
Python, SQL, TypeScript, AWS, Airflow, Kafka, Kinesis, Redshift, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, PyTorch, Transformers, RAG, LangChain, dbt, Tableau, Looker.
Our Approach
Serious craftsmanship, clear communication, measurable progress.
We operate like an embedded team: collaborative workshops, rigorous engineering, and an obsession with the metrics that prove success.
High standards, always
Serious planning, thorough testing, and iteration. We build systems ready for the realities of scale.
Measure what matters
We focus on tangible indicators: reduced operational costs, time saved, revenue unlocked.
No-frills collaboration
Clear conversations centered on solving business problems—no jargon, no fluff.
Proven follow-through
Startups and enterprises trust us to deliver production systems on timelines that matter.
