About
David Kelso
Fractional technology and data advisory for professional services firms. Based in Raleigh, NC—working locally and remotely.
ODOV exists because too many professional services firms are stuck with technology that doesn't work for them. Aging practice management systems, data trapped in silos, reports that don't tell the full story.
I've spent years working inside these systems—not as a vendor selling solutions, but as someone who had to make them work. That experience shapes everything about how I approach advisory work today.
The fractional model means you get embedded expertise without full-time overhead. Strategic guidance when you need it, hands-on execution when required.
Background & Expertise
SQL Server & Databases
Management, optimization, and architecture
Practice Management
Billing, reporting, and operations
ETL & Data Engineering
Pipelines, transformations, and integration
Database Migrations
SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and more
Cloud Infrastructure
Azure-focused solutions
Workflow Automation
System integration and process automation
Professional Philosophy
Practitioner Mindset
I do the work, not just advise on it. When I recommend something, it's because I've done it before.
Understands Your Reality
Billable hours, WIP, realization rates—these aren't abstract concepts. I understand the systems that track them.
Technology Serves Goals
Technology should make your firm more effective, not create additional complexity.
Direct Communication
Clear recommendations, honest about tradeoffs. You'll know what I think and why.
Let's Have a Conversation
Tell me about your firm's challenges.
I'll tell you honestly whether I can help.
Get in Touch