Self-service has always been a strong idea, but most teams never see it work the way it should. If your users can’t find answers or take action without coming back to you, it’s not self-service, it’s just a slower help desk.

The real breakdown comes from platforms that don’t match how people actually work. Self-service succeeds when it aligns with how questions form, how ideas are tested, and how decisions move from discussion to action. Without that human layer, the tools slip into the same request-and-wait cycle they were meant to replace.

From this session, you’ll get a clear view of where most programs go wrong and how to turn self-service back into what it was meant to be, something people actually use.

What can you build with Sigma Data Apps in just two hours? In this friendly competition, three contestants tackle a real-world challenge: creating a rent-versus-buy calculator using Denver metro real estate data.

Each contestant was given the same dataset and requirements:

Feature data warehouse writeback to build a workflow Use a scoring model to make a clear buy vs. rent recommendation Demonstrate Sigma’s capabilities and ease of app development See the final app demos, hear direct feedback from the judges, and witness the crowning of the first-ever Sigma Data Apps Golden GOAT Champion. Whether you're a seasoned data pro or just getting started, this competition proves that with Sigma, anyone can build powerful applications—fast.

Participants Ashley Bennett Senior Associate, Spaulding Ridge Eric Heidbreder Owner & Principal Consultant, Chicago Analytics Services Katrina Menne Alliance and Tech Lead, Aimpoint Digital

Judges David Porter Head of Partner Engineering, Sigma Donny Alfano SI Partner Solutions Director, Sigma Alfonso Franklin VP of Solution Engineering, Sigma

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