Systems Engineering Meets Business Intelligence
I’m Dave Gilligan—founder of Gilligan Tech. I combine systems engineering precision with an MBA mindset and a deep focus on finance, bridging the gap between complex software architecture and the bottom line.
The MBA Mindset
I don’t optimize technology in isolation—I optimize outcomes. With an MBA background and a finance-first perspective, I prioritize automation and integrations that reduce operational cost, improve reporting accuracy, and drive measurable ROI (not “tech for tech’s sake”).
- ROI-first prioritization: focus on the few changes that unlock the biggest gains.
- Finance-aware automation: design workflows that improve traceability and reduce manual entry.
- Decision-ready reporting: build data foundations that leaders can trust.
Engineering Precision
With a foundation in systems engineering, I build robust “data plumbing” that’s secure, scalable, and production-ready. I specialize in making disparate systems—ERP/CRM, document stores, internal tools, and AI—talk to each other reliably.
- Data foundations: SQL structure, integrity, access control, and audit-friendly logging.
- Integrations: clean APIs, automation pipelines, and dependable handoffs between tools.
- Operational readiness: monitoring, backups, and maintainable delivery—so systems stay healthy after launch.
Why the “Dispatch” Model?
Many businesses get stuck in long consulting cycles that produce plans—but not progress. I prefer a focused, high-signal approach: diagnose quickly, identify the true bottlenecks, and deliver a practical implementation plan you can act on immediately—remote or on-site.
The result is clarity: what to fix first, what to automate, which integrations matter, and how to move from audit to production with confidence.
Learn more about my personal projects at davegilligan.com.