Mission
Our mission is to make data actionable, unified, and accessible.
Founding Vision
“We believe in the transformative power of data.
Shadi and Jordan first met at Cyndx, collaborating with a world-class data science team focused on delivering AI-driven insights at scale. Through this experience, they saw firsthand the challenges that data scientists face in bringing their work to life—moving from model accuracy to practical, scalable deployment requires a different set of skills and immense coordination across teams. They learned that 80% of the work in data science is actually data engineering: extraction, cleaning, and preparation. They envisioned building processes that are consistent, repeatable, and reliable, which inspired the idea for a data platform designed to simplify and streamline workflows.
Later, while serving as the Director of Data Engineering & Analytics at Lumenad, Jordan experienced the growing pains of managing diverse and voluminous advertising data. With account managers struggling to deliver timely and accurate insights due to incompatible tools and fragmented processes, he recognized the critical need for a streamlined, platform-driven approach. Similarly, at SamCart, Shadi encountered challenges as Chief Architect when discrepancies between engineering and business units led to inconsistent analytics and reporting. Without a shared system and standardized processes, even regular meetings between departments couldn't bridge the gap. These experiences underscored the need for a unified platform that could bring clarity, consistency, and reliability to data-driven operations.
Focused Experience
“We help teams stay focused on what matters most.
Our experience has shown us that marketers, analysts, and data scientists spend too much time wrestling with data—a task that pulls them away from their core goals of optimizing campaigns, uncovering valuable insights, and building impactful models. We understand that when data is easier to access and manage, teams can focus on what truly matters: improving outcomes and innovating. This insight drives our commitment to building a platform that removes the obstacles in working with complex datasets and enables users to achieve more with their data.
Evolving Landscape
“We enable businesses to adopt AI confidently, embracing innovation while ensuring security and compliance.
AI technology is transforming the business landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities while presenting significant challenges, especially in data security and governance. To stay competitive, businesses must adopt these technologies thoughtfully, ensuring compliance and security amid rapid technological advancements. Our platform is designed to help organizations navigate this evolving landscape, offering tools that support secure, compliant, and efficient data operations, so they can harness the full potential of AI without compromising on safety or integrity.
Jordan Fowler
Co-founder
Jordan has a passion for data, software, and building businesses. His love for technology began at Stanford University during a foundational summer programming camp, setting the course for his career. Since then, he has gained valuable experience working at major companies—including MySpace—and has co-founded several businesses, including a venture-backed startup.
Entrepreneurship is Jordan’s true calling, enabling him to live out his core values of freedom and creativity. With a proven track record and an unwavering dedication to leveraging AI innovations to advance data activation, workflow automation, and scalable cloud architecture, Jordan views DataKit as his personal 'White Album'—a culmination of his passions and expertise.
When he's not working, Jordan enjoys fishing, travel, and pub trivia.
Shadi Ramadan
Co-founder
Shadi’s journey into technology began at the age of 14 during a Math & Sciences summer course at Phillips Exeter Academy, igniting a passion for computer science that led him to graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in the field. His career started at AMD, where he worked on GPU drivers by day and devoted his evenings to building his first startup—a platform connecting streamers with advertisers. The startup garnered an acquihire offer and the experience cemented Shadi’s entrepreneurial spirit.
Transitioning from hardware to cloud technologies, Shadi moved to New York City, where he met Jordan at Cyndx. Together, they tackled the challenge of productionizing Cyndx’s AI search and discovery platform. Most recently, Shadi served as Chief Architect at SamCart, where he was responsible for driving the company’s technical strategy and vision.
At DataKit, Shadi channels his passion for cloud-native platforms, infrastructure, and event-based architectures to create tools that simplify even the most complex challenges. Outside of work, he enjoys backpacking, traveling, and visiting family abroad.
