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Stop managing your organization in spreadsheets. Build a system that actually scales.

Most small organizations are running on a patchwork of disconnected spreadsheets — one for clients, one for projects, one for inventory. I design relational Airtable databases that bring everything into one place, eliminate duplicate data entry, and give leadership a clear view of what's actually happening.

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How It Works

From scattered spreadsheets to a single source of truth.

Every database I build follows a structured process — so your team ends up with something they'll actually use, not something they have to fight with.

01

Discover

I review what you're currently tracking — spreadsheets, paper forms, email threads — and map out what data you have, what's missing, and how it all connects. This shapes the entire architecture.

02

Design

I draft a relational schema showing every table, field type, and linked record relationship. You review and approve it before a single field gets created — no surprises.

03

Build

I build the base — tables, fields, views, rollups, formulas, automations, and interfaces. I also migrate your existing data and clean it in the process.

04

Hand Off

You get a working base, a data dictionary, and a walkthrough of every table and view. Your team will know how to use it and how to maintain it going forward.

What I Build

Airtable does more than most people realize.

Most organizations use Airtable like a spreadsheet. I build it like a database — with proper relationships, rollups, automations, and interfaces that make the data actually useful.

🔗 Relational Database Architecture Linked records across multiple tables so data lives in one place and references everywhere — no duplication
📊 Rollups & Formula Fields Automatic calculations that aggregate data across linked records — counts, averages, sums, and custom logic
👁️ Custom Views Grid, Kanban, Calendar, and Gallery views tailored to each team member's workflow — filtered, grouped, and sorted
Native Automations Built-in Airtable automations for notifications, record creation, status updates, and email triggers — no third-party tools required
🖥️ Interface Designer Custom dashboard interfaces that give leadership a clean summary view without exposing raw database tables
🔄 Data Migration Import and clean existing spreadsheet data into the new structure — including deduplication, field standardization, and validation
Live Example

A real Airtable base. Explore it right here.

This is Northshore Community Services — a fictional nonprofit demo base I designed and built from scratch. It has 5 linked tables, rollup fields, formula fields, and real sample data. Browse each table below to see the structure, relationships, and field types.

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★ Live data pulled from Airtable via API. This is the same base powering the Data Analysis dashboard — built once, used everywhere.

Ready to Replace Your Spreadsheets?

Let's design a database your team will actually use.

Whether you're starting from scratch or migrating a mess of spreadsheets, let's map out the right structure. Book a free 30-minute consult to start.

Hiring or Partnering?

Need an Airtable specialist for a project or part-time role?

I'm available for short-term database projects and part-time engagements — base builds, data migrations, automation setup, and ongoing maintenance without the overhead of a full-time hire.