The pressure is on...2025 is almost here. Have you figured out how to align your #datastrategy with your most ambitious business goals? Consider...staff augmentation. (Translation: You bring on our experts as part of your team.) At Collectiv, we help you scale your efforts by bringing in the right talent to meet your business needs and ensure long-term success. With staff augmentation, we: → Deliver targeted expertise to fill critical skills gaps → Drive key projects forward without disrupting your existing workflows → Strengthen your team’s capabilities with tailored knowledge transfer Staff augmentation isn’t just about filling gaps—it’s about creating momentum that carries your team forward into 2025 and beyond.
Collectiv
IT Services and IT Consulting
Chicago, Illinois 4,442 followers
Your expert partner for Azure, Fabric, Power BI, Copilot, and the entire Microsoft Data Stack.
About us
As the leading Microsoft consulting firm, organizations partner with Collectiv for their most important strategic initiatives by building a strong data architecture, improving analytics, and leveraging AI. Collectiv is your expert partner in empowering informed data-driven decisions using Azure, Fabric, Power BI, and Copilot. Collectiv’s Services Data Strategy: Craft a tailored executable data strategy with expert guidance that ensures every organizational data initiative meets desired stakeholder outcomes. Data Architecture: Bring all your disparate data and systems into a unified data infrastructure to provide organization-wide scalability, adaptability, and clarity. Implementation: Implement Azure, Fabric, Power BI, Copilot, and the entire Microsoft Data Stack to streamline operations, drive efficiency, and create business impact. Planning: Implement advanced Microsoft xP&A capabilities to consolidate processes and enable flexible, accurate, real-time data-driven budgeting, planning, and forecasting. Dedicated Support: Achieve quick tactical outcomes for a specific project or general execution with an adaptive, on-demand framework where our experts support your team’s efforts. Training: Enable your team to maximize the capabilities of the Microsoft Data Stack through immersive, instructor-led courses that expand skill sets at any level. Staff Augmentation: Leverage our experts as a force multiplier for your organization when you require steady in-house talent for longer and larger data initiatives. Hear from teams we’ve partnered with and see how Collectiv’s experience and expertise will benefit your organization: https://gocollectiv.com/collection/case-studies/
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https://www.gocollectiv.com/
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- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Power BI, Power Platform, Consulting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Planning, Modeling, Power Apps, Financial Reporting, Finance, Analytics, AI, SQL Server, Data Warehouse, Azure, Microsoft, Azure Synapse Analytics, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, Data Goverance, Dashboard, and FP&A
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980 N Michigan Ave
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Chicago, Illinois 60611, US
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Anyone else a big fan of Miss Piggy as a kiddo? Because Michelle Benedicto, BSN, RN, CSM definitely was! These days, Michelle brings that same care and charm to her role as Consulting Team Lead at Collectiv, helping her team and clients achieve success every step of the way. #HappyHolidays from the #CollectivCrew!
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Enjoying our vintage holiday card series this week? Let's keep the cheer going strong with Collectiv's Head of Client Success, Dennis Carriere! Dennis' parents were huge fans of the bowl cut, which was very in back then. It’s the perfect look for this holiday throwback. 👌 Today, Dennis still stays on top of the latest trends—but now it’s all about data, analytics, and AI. Whether he’s helping organizations adopt cutting-edge tools or streamline their workflows, Dennis is always ahead of the curve. #HappyHolidays from the #CollectivCrew!
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Straight out of a Kmart holiday photo shoot, here’s 2-year-old Nick Smith looking dapper in his flannel. Nick’s been a problem-solver since day one, and that dedication shines through in his work as a Consulting Team Lead at Collectiv. From fixing holiday lights to untangling complex data workflows, Nick always delivers! #HappyHolidays from the #CollectivCrew!
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Hope you’re ready for more holiday fun, LinkedIn! It’s Day 2 of our vintage holiday card series, and today we’re featuring Liz Torres (Nieters), rocking some serious style with elastic jeans and all the holiday cheer! As a Senior Analytics Consultant at Collectiv, Liz brings the same energy and warmth to every client project. From developing innovative solutions to tackling data challenges head-on, she’s always ready to make an impact. #HappyHolidays from the #CollectivCrew!
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Darren Mende, CPA, MBA, Collectiv’s COO, is taking us back to Christmas morning with what would become his all-time favorite toy. Pictured here with his very first drum, Darren’s love of rhythm started early—and he’s still drumming today. Darren’s other amazing talent is keeping Collectiv in sync, whether it's a team effort or a client project. Stay tuned for more of these special holiday moments from the Collectiv Crew this week! #HappyHolidays from the #CollectivCrew!
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Hope you're ready for some holiday cheer this week, LinkedIn. Because the Collectiv Crew created vintage holiday cards just for you! Can you guess who this is? You’ve seen her in many of our videos, including Fabric Threads... That’s right—it’s our Sales Director, Jillian Castoldi! Rocking her red dress and iconic smile, this throwback photo perfectly captures the warmth and joy she brings to Collectiv every day. Stay tuned as we continue to share vintage holiday moments throughout the week. #HappyHolidays from the #CollectivCrew!
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BIG news for planning! Microsoft Fabric has partnered with Lumel to bring enterprise-grade planning into Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. And even more BIG news... Collectiv is officially a proud implementation partner for Lumel. You heard it here first... 2025 is the year of planning. This collaboration empowers organizations to truly achieve unified planning and analytics. Lumel’s no-code, self-service planning tools are a game-changer, seamlessly integrating planning and analytics directly within Power BI and Fabric. At Collectiv, we’re The Planning Experts. With our industry-leading experience and expertise, we’re ready to modernize your planning efforts and help you fully leverage these incredible tools. Learn more about this exciting announcement here: https://loom.ly/o9B2Bfo #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #Lumel #Planning #Budgeting #Forecasting #BusinessStrategy
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Faster, more actionable insights? Yes, please! The #MicrosoftFabric October Update introduced real-time dashboard integrations with #GitHub, bringing faster, more actionable insights to the table. In the most recent episode of #FabricThreads, Dennis and Jill explore how this feature enables developers and data teams to connect GitHub activities directly to #PowerBI dashboards. From tracking pull requests to visualizing code trends, this integration is a genuine game-changer for agile development teams.
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#PowerBI reporting just got way smarter, thanks to #Copilot! Now, you can quickly generate insightful reports using natural language—making it easier than ever to turn data into actionable insights without needing advanced technical skills. Watch this clip from our recent #FabricThreads episode for a quick breakdown with Dennis and Jill...