Dataiku
Compass Analytics is the only true Canadian SI partner. With expertise in data engineering, machine learning, Gen AI, and app development, our firm excels in leveraging low-code and no-code platforms to deliver high-value, impactful solutions.
Dataiku consulting
Our firm is excited to bring Gen AI capabilities to everyone through the Dataiku platform.
Platform Strategy & Use Case Delivery
Technology stack evaluation & integration
Architecture design & platform implementation
Platform security & governance
Use case library creation & prioritization
Use case delivery & capture
Dataiku COE / user community creation
Legacy Platform Transitions
Migration effort assessment
Dependency mapping & workload prioritization
Automated migration support via accelerators
Migration testing & go-live readiness
Post-deployment monitoring
Training & Support
Resident Dataiku solutions expert
User cohort training & adoption sessions
Weekly office hours
On-demand troubleshooting
Solution development & upskilling
Get trained on Dataiku
Our Dataiku experts have developed five comprehensive training modules to take your organization from novice to expert.
Introduction to Dataiku DSS Prep & Blend
For beginner users, learn to create a Dataiku project, explore datasets interactively, connect & clean data, and generate new features. Import additional datasets, join them together, and optionally write code in a notebook to integrate into a visual Flow.
Dataiku for Advanced Users
For beginner users looking to upskill, learn to optimize your Dataiku Flow with variables and build modes, automate data pipelines using scenarios, and enforce rules with metrics and checks for enhanced efficiency. This module will help users earn their Advanced Designer certification.
Machine Learning in Dataiku
Build, evaluate, and tune ML models using Dataiku's visual ML tools. Deploy models from the Lab to the Flow, analyze data with interactive statistics, and earn the ML Practitioner certification. Explore LLM basics, process text with visual recipes, apply prompt engineering, and use Retrieval-Augmented Generation. This module will help users earn their Generative AI Practitioner certification.
MLOps in Dataiku
For data scientists & ML engineers, learn to prepare projects and ML models for production while avoiding common pitfalls. Learn refactoring and documentation techniques, perform batch deployments, and monitor and update projects on the Automation node. Gain skills to design, deploy, and monitor API services. This module will help users earn their the MLOps Practitioner certification.
AI Agents & Gen AI in Dataiku
For advanced users, understand the basics of how LLMs work, process text with visual recipes, and apply prompt engineering techniques. Use Retrieval-Augmented Generation to enhance Large Language Models. This module will help users earn the Generative AI Practitioner certification.
Our Dataiku expertise. Your Gen AI solutions.
We take pride in earning numerous Dataiku certifications.

Core Designer Certificate

Advanced Designer Certificate

ML Practitioner Certificate

MLOps Practitioner Certificate

Developer Certificate
Your Dataiku experts.
Meet your potential project team. Our Dataiku specialists are here to support you at every step.

Biography
Emery Dittmer is an Analytics Manager and Project Scrum Master at Compass Analytics. Emery brings close to a decade of experience with a proven track record in leading data-driven projects that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. He specializes in project management, data strategy, business intelligence, and data science. His technical expertise spans across Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Sigma, Streamlit, Python, Snowflake and Databricks to name a few. He has successfully transitioned organizations to advanced analytics platforms, unlocking significant insights and reducing time to analysis.
Based in Montreal, Emery holds a Master of Management in Analytics from McGill University. Outside of work, Emery is passionate about sports, particularly running, hiking and rock climbing, you can usually see him at the climbing gym testing some new routes, or kicking back with some friends.
Areas of Expertise
- Dashboards & Automation
- Data Science & Gen AI
- Data Literacy & Training
Industries
- Data Engineering
- Alteryx
- Databricks
Certifications
- Alteryx - Designer Advanced Certification
- Alteryx - Designer Core Certification
- Dataiku - Advanced Designer Certificate
- Dataiku - Core Designer Certificate
- Dataiku - ML Practitioner Certificate
- Microsoft - AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft - DP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
- Microsoft - PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- PMI - Certified Associate in Project Management
- Tableau - Desktop Specialist



Emery Dittmer
Analytics Manager

Biography
Ethan Pirso is a Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer based in Montreal, Quebec, specializing in healthcare analytics and pharmaceutical solutions. As an Analytics Consultant at Compass Analytics, Ethan builds data pipelines, develops web applications, and leads generative AI projects. Leveraging platforms like Dataiku, Databricks, and AWS, he creates diverse data solutions to tackle complex challenges.
Ethan holds a Master of Management in Analytics from McGill University, with a strong foundation in Neuroscience, Statistics, and Computer Science that fuels his passion for transforming healthcare in Canada. Outside of work, Ethan enjoys staying active—you'll likely find him rock climbing or cycling around Old Montreal.
Areas of Expertise
- Dataiku Technical Lead
- Data Science & Gen AI
- Data Literacy & Training
Industries
- Data Engineering
- Alteryx
- Databricks
Certifications
- Alteryx - Designer Core Certification
- Alteryx - Server Implementation
- Databricks - Azure Databricks Platform Architect
- Databricks - Generative AI Fundamentals
- Databricks - Lakehouse Fundamentals
- Dataiku - Advanced Designer Certificate
- Dataiku - Core Designer Certificate
- Dataiku - Developer Certificate
- Dataiku - Generative AI Practitioner Certificate
- Dataiku - ML Practitioner Certificate
- Dataiku - MLOps Practitioner Certificate
- Microsoft - PL-900: Power Platform Fundamentals



Ethan Pirso
Analytics Consultant
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Biography
Julien Hovan is a Data Engineer at Compass Analytics, leveraging his web development background and expertise in data science and machine learning to build scalable data solutions.
He holds a B.Sc. in Computational Biology from McGill and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Applied Data Science at the University of Michigan. Skilled in Python, SQL, and big data frameworks, he tackles complex data challenges with ease.
Outside of work, Julien is an avid chess player, enjoys skiing, stays up to date with AI research, and works on programming side projects.
Areas of Expertise
- Python
- Machine Learning/Deep Learning
- React.js
- SQL
Industries
- Data Engineering
- Alteryx
- Databricks
Certifications


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Julien Hovan
Data Engineer