Databricks Audit
Get more value from every dollar you spend on Databricks. Our audit helps you identify immediate savings, strengthen security, and demonstrate ROI with clear, data-driven insights.
What Databricks Audit Reveals
Databricks costs, cluster management, and compute resource optimization
Your cloud bills keep growing, but you can’t pinpoint where the money is actually going. Teams are spinning up clusters without oversight, queries run longer than they should, and resources sit idle overnight—but nobody has time to investigate. Our Databricks audit cuts through the complexity to show you exactly which workloads, teams, and processes are driving costs, and which changes will deliver immediate savings without disrupting your operations.
Databricks architecture, pipeline scalability, and workspace performance
Your leadership is planning aggressive growth, launching new products, or expanding into new markets but your data team is already stretched thin. Pipelines that worked fine six months ago are now failing or taking hours to complete. You’re worried that your current Databricks setup will become a bottleneck just when the business needs it most. Our Databricks audit analyzes your architecture against your growth plans and tells you exactly what needs to change now to avoid crisis mode later.
Databricks security, Unity Catalog, access controls, and data governance
You’re not entirely sure who has access to what data, whether your configurations meet regulatory requirements, or if you’d pass an audit tomorrow. Your team implemented Databricks quickly to meet business needs, and security controls may have been an afterthought. One data breach or compliance violation could cost you millions in fines and irreparable damage to customer trust. Our Databricks audit identifies your vulnerabilities and gives you a clear, prioritized plan to secure your platform before regulators or bad actors find the gaps.
Databricks workflows, notebook management, and job orchestration efficiency
Your data engineers spend more time fighting fires than building new capabilities. Simple changes take weeks instead of days because nobody wants to touch the fragile pipelines that “just work.” New team members struggle to understand the undocumented workarounds, and your best engineers are frustrated by the mess. This technical debt is invisible to executives but devastating to productivity and morale. Our Databricks audit documents exactly what’s broken, what’s risky, and what’s holding your team back – then prioritizes fixes that will have the biggest impact on delivery speed.
Comprehensive assessment and actionable roadmap for your Databricks platform
A comprehensive report that includes:
- Cost optimization recommendations with projected savings
- Performance improvement roadmap with quick wins identified
- Security and compliance gap analysis with risk ratings
- Architecture assessment against industry best practices
- Technical debt inventory with prioritized remediation plan
- ROI framework tailored to your business objectives
- Plain language. Actionable insights.
Databricks investment value, platform ROI, and business impact measurement
Finance is questioning your Databricks spend, executives want to know what business value they’re getting, and you don’t have concrete numbers to show them. You know your data platform is critical, but you can’t quantify the impact in terms leadership cares about. Budget renewal conversations are becoming uncomfortable, and you need credible metrics to justify continued investment. Our Databricks audit helps you build a compelling business case with clear ROI metrics – cost savings, efficiency gains, faster decision-making, and revenue impact- that resonates with the C-suite.
Clients that trusted us
What our clients say
The communication process was smooth, which assured us that Addepto was devoted to preparing a high-quality product.
Director of Machine Learning – Wealth Management Company – Wealth Management Company
The collaborative culture during the project was unique and significantly facilitated seamless implementation. Addepto has completely satisfied our requirements.
Dawid Majcherek – Nexteer Advanced Technology Engineer – Nexteer Automotive
Addepto’s flexible team reacts to tasks rapidly.
Head of IT – SMEO S.A.
Databricks Audit Process
Discovery & Assessment
Understanding your business objectives and reviewing your Databricks environment – workspace setup, cluster policies, usage patterns, and billing data. Brief stakeholder interviews identify pain points and priorities.
What you get:
Audit scope aligned with your business goals and clear timeline.
Deep Technical Analysis
Analysis of cost drivers, evaluation of pipeline performance, assessment of security configurations and Unity Catalog setup, examination of job orchestration efficiency, and identification of architectural bottlenecks and technical debt.
What you get:
Comprehensive data on your platform’s performance and risk areas.
Analysis & Recommendations
Quantifying cost savings opportunities, prioritizing security gaps by risk level, developing architecture improvements, and creating a technical debt remediation roadmap. All recommendations are prioritized by impact and effort.
What you get:
Draft report with findings and prioritized, actionable recommendations.
Delivery & Action Planning
Presentation of findings to your leadership with a comprehensive report, executive summary, and implementation roadmap: quick wins (0-30 days), mid-term improvements (1-6 months), and long-term strategy (6-12 months).
What you get:
Complete audit report, actionable roadmap, and implementation guidance.
Databricks Case Studies
At Addepto, we’ve built enterprise-scale Databricks solutions processing millions of data points daily.
1. Optimizing Aircraft Turnaround Through Practical AI
- Scalable platform leveraging Databricks to process streaming airport operations data in real time
- Delivers accurate predictions of aircraft stand availability for optimized resource allocation
- Features an intuitive dashboard interface for ground operations teams
- Combines advanced analytics with deep domain knowledge to reduce turnaround times
- Enhances operational efficiency across airport facilities
2. Real-Time Fraud Detection Platform for Renewable Energy Certificates
- Transformed fraud detection infrastructure using Databricks and cloud-native architecture
- Executes rule-based detection on renewable energy certificate transactions with millisecond latency
- Enforces transaction sequencing integrity for data accuracy
- Provides complete audit trails for transparenc/y.
- Supports long-term compliance through comprehensive data retention
3. Implementing an MLOps Platform for Seamless Transition from Concept to Deployment
- Standardized, self-service MLOps platform streamlining model development to production deployment
- Built on Databricks infrastructure for robust performance
- Provides automated deployment pipelines and environment consistency
- Includes operational monitoring capabilities
- Eliminates barriers between data science teams and production systems
- Accelerates time-to-value for ML initiatives
Why work with us
AI and Data Experts on board
Databricks certified Experts
We are part of a group of over 200 digital experts
Different industries we work with
Recognitions & awards
Databricks in Aviation
- Predictive Maintenance: Analyze sensor data from aircraft components to predict failures before they occur, reducing unplanned downtime and maintenance costs
- Flight Operations Optimization: Process real-time flight data to optimize routes, fuel consumption, and crew scheduling
- Turnaround Time Reduction: Stream airport operations data to predict gate availability and coordinate ground resources efficiently
- Safety & Compliance: Centralize incident reports, maintenance logs, and regulatory data for comprehensive safety analysis and audit readiness
Databricks in Automotive
- Connected Vehicle Analytics: Process telematics data from millions of vehicles to improve performance, predict service needs, and enhance driver experience
- Supply Chain Optimization: Track parts across global supply networks in real time, identifying bottlenecks and predicting disruptions
- Quality Control: Analyze manufacturing sensor data and defect patterns to reduce warranty claims and improve production quality
- Autonomous Driving Development: Process petabytes of vehicle sensor data to train and validate self-driving algorithms at scale
Databricks in Manufacturing
- Production Line Optimization: Monitor equipment performance in real time to maximize throughput and minimize waste
- Demand Forecasting: Combine historical sales, market trends, and external factors to optimize inventory and production planning
- Energy Management: Analyze facility energy consumption patterns to identify savings opportunities and reduce operational costs
- Digital Twin Implementation: Create virtual replicas of production processes for simulation, testing, and continuous improvement
Databricks in Engineering
- Asset Performance Management: Monitor industrial equipment health across facilities to prevent failures and extend asset lifecycle
- Project Risk Analysis: Analyze historical project data to identify risk factors and improve estimation accuracy
- Design Optimization: Process simulation results and test data to accelerate product development cycles
- Regulatory Compliance: Centralize engineering documentation, change logs, and compliance records for streamlined audits and traceability
Databricks in Aviation
- Predictive Maintenance: Analyze sensor data from aircraft components to predict failures before they occur, reducing unplanned downtime and maintenance costs
- Flight Operations Optimization: Process real-time flight data to optimize routes, fuel consumption, and crew scheduling
- Turnaround Time Reduction: Stream airport operations data to predict gate availability and coordinate ground resources efficiently
- Safety & Compliance: Centralize incident reports, maintenance logs, and regulatory data for comprehensive safety analysis and audit readiness
Databricks in Automotive
- Connected Vehicle Analytics: Process telematics data from millions of vehicles to improve performance, predict service needs, and enhance driver experience
- Supply Chain Optimization: Track parts across global supply networks in real time, identifying bottlenecks and predicting disruptions
- Quality Control: Analyze manufacturing sensor data and defect patterns to reduce warranty claims and improve production quality
- Autonomous Driving Development: Process petabytes of vehicle sensor data to train and validate self-driving algorithms at scale
Databricks in Manufacturing
- Production Line Optimization: Monitor equipment performance in real time to maximize throughput and minimize waste
- Demand Forecasting: Combine historical sales, market trends, and external factors to optimize inventory and production planning
- Energy Management: Analyze facility energy consumption patterns to identify savings opportunities and reduce operational costs
- Digital Twin Implementation: Create virtual replicas of production processes for simulation, testing, and continuous improvement
Databricks in Engineering
- Asset Performance Management: Monitor industrial equipment health across facilities to prevent failures and extend asset lifecycle
- Project Risk Analysis: Analyze historical project data to identify risk factors and improve estimation accuracy
- Design Optimization: Process simulation results and test data to accelerate product development cycles
- Regulatory Compliance: Centralize engineering documentation, change logs, and compliance records for streamlined audits and traceability
The Value of a Databricks Audit
Immediate cost reduction
Wasteful spending on Databricks is often hidden in the details – idle clusters running overnight, inefficient query patterns consuming unnecessary compute, teams duplicating workloads across workspaces. Our audit reveals exactly where your money is going and which changes will cut costs immediately.
Risk mitigation & compliance assurance
A single data breach can cost millions in fines, legal fees, and reputational damage. Are your access controls properly configured? Does your Unity Catalog setup meet regulatory requirements? Would you pass an audit today? We identify security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps that could expose your organization to significant risk, then provide a prioritized plan to address them before regulators or bad actors find them first.
Scalability confidence
Your business doesn’t stand still, and neither should your data platform. Whether you’re planning to double your data volume, launch new products, or expand into new markets, you need certainty that your Databricks environment won’t become the constraint that slows everything down. Our architecture assessment tells you what will break under increased load and what needs to change now—so you can scale with confidence instead of scrambling to fix problems under pressure.
What our clients say
I am impressed with their openness to new solutions and dedication to making the tool effective and easy to maintain.
Narayana Pappu CEO – Zendata
Addepto delivered a platform with AI models that resulted in time savings. The team addressed the client's core problem and went above and beyond to understand the client's tech stack. Their technological expertise and state-of-the-art technologies complemented their business-oriented approach.
Michelle Medeiros Sr Director of Data & ML – Western Governors University
They didn't just "do requirements", they investigated our needs and advised on the best processes to achieve our objectives. They were mindful of costs and gave suggestions that would be great long term solutions. But most of all, they felt like a part of our team!
CEO of SimpleCater
Communication with the Addepto team was easy and fast. Continuous monitoring and measurement of our workflow helped to identify areas for improvement. Their approach from the start allowed us to improve the product taking into account all our requirements. The obtained result fully satisfied our company.
CPO of KeyedIn Solutions
How is a Databricks audit different from Databricks’ own optimization recommendations?
Databricks provides automated optimization suggestions focused primarily on technical configurations and resource usage. Our audit goes deeper – we analyze your specific business context, evaluate architectural decisions against your growth strategy, assess organizational workflows and team practices, identify security and compliance gaps that automated tools miss, and provide ROI frameworks tailored to your stakeholders. We bring an independent, expert perspective that connects technical performance to business outcomes.
Will the audit disrupt our current operations or require downtime?
No. Our audit process is designed to be non-intrusive and requires zero downtime. We work with read-only access to your Databricks environment and analyze configurations, logs, and usage patterns without affecting running workloads. Your team’s involvement is minimal, and your data pipelines and business operations continue running normally throughout the entire process.
Our Databricks environment is complex with multiple workspaces and teams. Can you still audit it?
Absolutely. Complex, multi-workspace environments are exactly where audits deliver the most value. Complexity often hides inefficiencies, duplicate spending, and security inconsistencies that are difficult to spot internally. We have extensive experience auditing enterprise-scale Databricks deployments with dozens of workspaces, hundreds of users, and diverse use cases. If anything, complexity makes the audit more valuable – the savings and improvements we identify tend to be more substantial.
How quickly can we expect to see ROI after implementing your recommendations?
Many of our recommendations deliver immediate impact. Cost optimization changes like rightsizing clusters, adjusting autoscaling policies, and eliminating waste can produce savings within days of implementation. Quick wins typically account for 20-30% of total potential savings and require minimal effort. Mid-term improvements address architectural inefficiencies and workflow optimizations. Long-term strategic changes build foundation for sustained performance and scalability.
What if we don’t have the internal resources to implement your recommendations?
We understand that many organizations face resource constraints. Our audit report prioritizes recommendations by impact and implementation effort, clearly marking quick wins that require minimal resources. We can also provide implementation support—either through hands-on assistance, detailed implementation guides, or ongoing advisory services. Some clients implement recommendations themselves using our documentation, while others engage us for execution. The choice is yours, and our recommendations remain valuable either way.
Related case studies
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Optimizing Aircraft Turnaround Through Practical AI
Industry: Aviation
Solution: Highly effective, cost-efficient AI solution that prioritized operational value over technical complexity.
Building a Real-Time Fraud Detection AI Platform for Renewable Energy Certificates
Industry: Renewable Energy
Solution: Real-time fraud detection engine slashes REC validation to 15s, boosting transparency, scalability, and trust in Europe’s renewable energy markets.
Implementing an MLOps Platform for Seamless Transition from Concept to Deployment
Industry: Education
The Addepto platform streamlined the deployment process, minimized development and production environment discrepancies, and expedited the transition from concept to full-scale production. Click to discover more benefits for business!
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