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Databricks Optimization Score \u2014 For Existing Customers

Are you getting the most
out of Databricks?

A 2-minute self-assessment that benchmarks your lakehouse architecture, data engineering, and AI/ML maturity against peer Databricks deployments. Instant score. Actionable report. No sales call required.

Get Your Optimization Score 100+ Databricks deployments benchmarked
~2
Minutes to complete
10
Questions across 5 dimensions
100+
Databricks deployments benchmarked
0
Sales calls required to get your report

Five dimensions.
One optimization score.

LakehouseIQ evaluates how effectively you're leveraging Databricks across architecture, engineering, AI/ML, performance, and governance \u2014 the five pillars that separate cost centers from competitive advantages.

Lakehouse Architecture
25% weight

Unity Catalog adoption, Delta Lake maturity, medallion architecture, and data governance.

Data Engineering
25% weight

Pipeline maturity, DLT usage, workflow orchestration, and streaming vs batch.

AI/ML Maturity
20% weight

MLflow adoption, model serving, Mosaic AI, and feature store usage.

Performance & Cost
20% weight

Cluster optimization, Photon adoption, serverless compute, and cost management.

Team & Governance
10% weight

Skills, training, certifications, access controls, and compliance.

Three steps.
Under two minutes.

Built for data leaders who know their Databricks stack. Every question is answerable in under 10 seconds.

1
Answer 10 Questions

One question at a time. Multiple choice. Each option describes a real state of Databricks adoption we see across organizations.

~90 seconds
2
Get Your Instant Score

Composite score from 0–100 with tier label and dimension-level breakdown benchmarked against peer organizations.

Immediate
3
Download Your PDF Report

3 prioritized recommendations with quantified expected impact. Something you can bring to your leadership team.

Yours to keep

The gap between “using Databricks”
and “optimized Databricks” is measurable.

Every organization on Databricks is paying for the platform. The ones pulling ahead are the ones actually leveraging what they're paying for.

60%
Of Databricks Spend Is Unoptimized

Most organizations leave significant value on the table — default cluster configs, no Photon, no serverless. The score tells you exactly where your optimization gaps are before you overspend for another quarter.

3x
Faster with Mature Lakehouse Architecture

Organizations with full medallion architecture, Unity Catalog, and DLT deliver data products 3x faster. If your team is still manually managing notebooks, you're paying an invisible tax on every project.

35
Average Score Across Databricks Customers

Based on our benchmark dataset. Most organizations are in the "Delta Builder" tier — solid in some areas, underinvesting in others. Knowing which dimensions to prioritize is the first step to ROI.

Partner Benefit

Databricks Success Credits

Already know you need help? As a Databricks Consulting Partner, Blue Orange Digital can help you access 20-30% service credits on your next optimization engagement. Check your eligibility in 30 seconds \u2014 no obligation.

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Databricks Consulting Partner with production deployment expertise.

  • Databricks Consulting Partner with deep expertise across lakehouse architecture, data engineering, and AI/ML.
  • Specialized in Unity Catalog migrations, DLT pipeline optimization, and Mosaic AI deployments.
  • Our benchmark data comes from real engagements, not surveys. We know what optimized Databricks looks like.
  • Outcome-aligned engagement model: our revenue is tied to the results we deliver, not the hours we bill.
Databricks
Databricks Consulting Partner
Certified expertise in lakehouse architecture, DLT, and Mosaic AI
Blue Orange Digital
Blue Orange Digital
blueorange.digital \u2014 Data & AI consulting
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FAQ

What is the LakehouseIQ assessment?

LakehouseIQ is a 2-minute, 10-question self-assessment for existing Databricks customers. It scores your organization across five dimensions — Lakehouse Architecture, Data Engineering, AI/ML Maturity, Performance & Cost, and Team & Governance — producing a composite score from 0–100 benchmarked against 100+ Databricks deployments.

Who is the LakehouseIQ assessment designed for?

LakehouseIQ is designed for CTOs, CDOs, data engineering leads, and platform teams at organizations already using Databricks who want to objectively benchmark their platform utilization and identify the highest-impact optimization opportunities.

How long does the assessment take?

The assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. There are 10 multiple-choice questions, each answerable in under 10 seconds. Your score and PDF report are generated immediately upon completion.

Is the LakehouseIQ assessment really free?

Yes. The LakehouseIQ assessment, your composite score, peer benchmarks, and the full PDF report with prioritized recommendations are all free. No sales call is required to receive your report.

How are LakehouseIQ scores calculated?

LakehouseIQ scores are calculated across five weighted dimensions: Lakehouse Architecture (25%), Data Engineering (25%), AI/ML Maturity (20%), Performance & Cost (20%), and Team & Governance (10%). Your composite score is normalized to a 0–100 scale and compared against benchmark data from 100+ Databricks deployments.

What do I get after completing the assessment?

After completing the assessment you receive an instant composite score (0–100), a tier classification (Spark Starter through Databricks Champion), dimension-level scores with peer comparisons, and a downloadable PDF report with 3 prioritized, impact-quantified recommendations specific to your lowest-scoring dimensions.

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