About Zaro Data

Launching data-powered products and building teams that scale

We are a specialized consultancy at the intersection of Data, AI, and Engineering, founded to help innovative growth companies transform their technical capabilities. Our mission is simple: deliver hands-on technical solutions that drive real business outcomes.

Matthew Rubashkin

Founder & CEO

Data and Engineering Leader with 10+ years building teams and launching data-powered products.

Matthew founded Zaro Data to work with innovative companies at the critical intersection of Data, AI, and Engineering. His unique background combines deep technical expertise with proven leadership in scaling engineering organizations.

As a Technical Data and Engineering Executive at growth stage startups and large public companies, Matthew has led data and engineering teams at Cerebral, Ready, Insight Data Science and more. He founded LexiconAI and has over 10 years of experience as a practicing software engineer and data scientist. Matthew holds a PhD in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley and brings a hands-on approach—he doesn't just advise, he builds, deploys, and scales systems alongside your team.

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Our Guiding Principles

Pragmatic Execution & Hands-On Implementation

We believe in delivering working systems, not just strategic documents. Our engineers integrate directly with your team to build, deploy, and deliver tangible code and operational improvements.

Growth-Focused Expertise & Modern Stack Leadership

We specialize in the unique data and AI challenges of growth companies, leveraging cutting-edge, proven technologies (Snowflake, DBT, Cloud-Native) to give you a competitive edge and ensure long-term platform viability.

Collaborative Team Empowerment

Whether establishing offshore teams or augmenting existing capacity, we focus on cultural integration and knowledge transfer. Our goal is to make your team more capable, and not tied down by techincal debt, accelerating delivery and long-term growth across teams.

Strategic & Secure Long-Term Partnerships

We build relationships that support your growth trajectory, often working through multiple funding rounds. With experience leading high-growth teams, we design solutions that minimize technical risks while maintaining velocity.

Strategic Partnership: Xmartlabs

Extending Our Engineering Capacity for End-to-End Solutions

Zaro Data collaborates closely with Xmartlabs, a premier product development studio with a decade of experience building digital products that scale. This partnership allows us to combine our specialized AI and data expertise with world-class software engineering capabilities.

Why This Partnership Matters:

Proven Track Record: Xmartlabs has helped companies from startup to enterprise scale their technical capabilities.
Full-Stack Expertise: From mobile apps to backend infrastructure, they cover the complete technology stack.
Agile & Lean Methodology: They follow proven frameworks that reduce time-to-value and maximize learning.
Team That Cares™: Their philosophy of true ownership aligns perfectly with our hands-on approach.

What This Means for You:

When your project requires capabilities beyond pure data and AI—whether it's building customer-facing applications, mobile experiences, or full product development—we can seamlessly extend our services through this trusted partnership.

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"Hands-down one of the best dev teams I've worked with. For building a business you need to balance cost with quality. Xmartlabs hits that equation out of the park."
Digital Health CTO

Strategic Partnership: Fieldwork Partners

Leadership Training & Strategy for Mature Organizations and Executives

"Fieldwork provided me with the tools to solve an immediate, major challenge for my team, and gave me skills that I’ll be able to apply toward being a better data team lead."
Head of Data, Digital Media Platform

Zaro Data partners with Fieldwork Partners, specialists in executive leadership development and organizational strategy for established companies. Led by former Insight Data Science executives who built partnerships with 700+ companies and placed 3000+ specialized professionals, Fieldwork brings deep expertise in empowering technical leaders to tackle new challenges.

Executive Leadership & Organizational Strategy:

Executive Coaching: Leadership development for CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and data executives managing complex organizational challenges.
Organizational Assessments: Comprehensive evaluation of team structures, processes, and leadership effectiveness across departments.
Strategic Roadmapping: Long-term planning for established organizations navigating digital transformation and technology adoption.
Interim Leadership: Access to a global network of senior executives for critical transition periods and strategic initiatives.

What This Means for You:

Through this partnership, your organization gains access to expert guidance that empowers your existing teams and upskills your executives to confidently tackle new technical challenges. Fieldwork's approach focuses on building internal capabilities rather than creating dependencies, giving your leaders the tools, frameworks, and confidence to drive successful digital transformation. Their tailored programs help bridge the gap between technical implementation and organizational readiness, ensuring your teams can fully leverage new technologies and methodologies.

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Ready to Scale Your Technical Capabilities?

Let's Build Your Future, Together.

Whether you need strategic guidance, hands-on implementation, or team augmentation, we're here to help you navigate the complex intersection of data, AI, and engineering.

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