About Northlight
Northlight Data & AI Consulting helps organizations use data, automation, and AI in ways that are practical, maintainable, and useful in day-to-day work.
Our work spans analytics, business intelligence, data engineering, and applied AI, with solutions designed to be clear, maintainable, and connected to real business needs.
Founder Experience
Aurora Hu, Founder & President
Aurora founded Northlight Data & AI Consulting after 6+ years of professional experience in data analytics, automation, reporting, and business problem-solving across financial services, media/data, and insurance environments.
Education
- M.S. in Business Analytics
- B.A. in Economics
Technical Expertise
This section describes founder background prior to and informing Northlight — not work performed as or on behalf of Northlight Data & AI Consulting.
How We Work
A straightforward engagement process, from first conversation to handoff.
1. Discovery
We start with a conversation about the business objective, workflow, or technical challenge behind the request — not a specific tool or platform.
2. Scoping
Together we define what's in scope, what a good outcome looks like, and the engagement shape that fits — a focused project, an audit, or ongoing advisory work.
3. Delivery
We build using the right combination of SQL, Python, BI, automation, cloud data tools, and AI — with regular check-ins so there are no surprises.
4. Handoff & Knowledge Transfer
We document the work and walk your team through it, so what we build is understandable and maintainable after the engagement ends.
Why Northlight
Business-Focused
Solutions designed around business outcomes and measurable value, not technology for technology's sake.
Flexibility
Project-based and advisory engagement models that adapt to your needs, whether short-term or long-term.
Practical AI
AI adoption focused on productivity and sustainable business value, not hype.
Knowledge Transfer
Technical training grounded in real-world workflows so your team understands the solutions.
Sustainable Solutions
Everything we build is designed to be maintainable and understandable by your team.
Direct Access
You work directly with the person doing the work — no account-manager layer between you and the technical execution.
Let’s Work Together
Whether you’re looking to improve analytics, automate workflows, modernize data infrastructure, or build technical skills, we’re here to help.
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