About Us

Data317 specializes in data-centric disciplines foundational to companies' growth, productivity, and efficiency.

Companies partner with us to deliver AI-powered software solutions, actionable insights, and robust backend architecture.

Our Mission: Data Science for Everyone

Full-Service

We act as your data science team from ideation to execution and implementation. Come to us with a high-level goal, idea, or curiosity. Our team will work closely with you to take care of the rest.

Scalable Code

We build data products for scalability, cost-effectiveness, and continuous improvement. Our code is written for software engineers and designed for expansion.

Accessible Pricing

Using a straightforward point-based system, we price on outcomes and results, not hours. You gain access to our whole team at about 1/3 the cost of a full-time data scientist.

Culture of Curiosity

We only use methods our team has vetted from first principles. We encourage clients to ask how the technology works down to the brass tacks! We aim to make data science approachable.

What We Do

AI & Machine Learning

From idea to implementation, we help you deliver innovative products that realize your vision and meet your customer's needs. Learn more >

Data Strategy

We immerse ourselves in your business to help map solutions and build technology to achieve your goals. Learn more >

Data Analytics

We transform data into actionable insights to inform the decisions of you and your customers. Learn more >

Data Infrastructure

We build data architecture to meet the demands of your product growth, data sources, volume, and complexity. Learn more >

Downtown Indianapolis

Meet Our Founders

Zach Cardwell

Zach Cardwell

CEO & Data Scientist

Cameron Mueller

Cameron Mueller

COO

Our Story

We built this company having spent years in the tech sector helping companies manage billions, raise millions, and deliver impact. Data Science does have enormous value, but often fails on process – Data317 was founded on the idea of real, actionable results rather than only reports.

We're adventurers at heart and see every project as an opportunity to learn and grow with our partners. We also are hikers (if you couldn't tell by our website) and like to take all projects with the optimism, resolve, and pragmatism you'd bring on the trail.

Monument Valley
Zach Cardwell in Grand Teton National Park
Cameron Mueller in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument