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Database Development
Database Development
We design, build and optimise databases that power products and operations. From data modelling and migrations to high-availability, integrations and Business Intelligence (BI) — we help you turn data into dependable capability.
Data modelling & schema design
Performance & indexing
Backups & data governance
Integrations & data pipelines
Our four-step database delivery process
A clear path from messy data to reliable performance.
Plan
Audit current data, defining entities and relationships, non‑functional needs and data governance. Produce documentation and migration plans.
Build
Implement schemas, constraints, stored logic and pipelines. Automate migrations and seed data. Integrate with applications and services.
Test
Performance tests, query plans, indexing strategy and failover/back‑up drills. Validate data quality and lineage.
Support
Ongoing monitoring, capacity planning, cost optimisation and change management — with backups, retention and compliance controls.
Examples of our database work
Four projects showing how we turn scattered data into reliable, queryable systems…
University of Nottingham
Research data was stored across multiple systems, making collaboration and validation slow
We developed a centralised database architecture for research projects, linking datasets with controlled vocabularies and validation routines to improve data integrity, lineage tracking and reporting efficiency.
Hero built a transformative solution that revolutionised our operations and improved efficiency across the organisation.
Brampton College
Student data was fragmented across spreadsheets, causing duplication and reporting issues
We created a secure relational database to consolidate all student information into a single, reliable system. Automated imports and validation rules reduced manual entry errors, while reporting views gave staff quick access to performance and attendance insights.
Hero delivered us a management system, under complex circumstances, helping us improve routines and efficiency across the College.
ITinStock
Inventory and order data was inconsistent across multiple sales channels
We implemented a transactional database schema linking products, orders and fulfilment workflows. Indexed tables and summary views improved query performance, while automated exports synchronised with sales and marketplace systems.
Hero automated manual processes, saving hours of work and empowering teams with instant access to data.
Kingsman Thermal Insulation
Manual purchase orders were slow and error-prone across multiple projects
We built a centralised database to manage purchase orders, linking job data with suppliers, materials and approvals. This replaced paper trails with structured digital workflows, improving accuracy and speeding up reconciliation.
Hero’s PO system streamlined purchasing, ensured complete details, reduced errors and saved significant time.
Ready to make your data work harder?
We’ll design a robust model, streamline pipelines and tune performance — so your teams can trust the data and move faster.