OUR PARTNERS

# Confluent Solutions Partners

Improving is 1 of Only 34 Confluent Premier Partners Worldwide

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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS

## Our Strategic Partnership with Confluent

As 1 of just 34 Confluent Premier Partners globally, Improving delivers advanced event-streaming solutions that power mission-critical systems. From Fortune 25 enterprises to emerging industry leaders, we help teams build resilient Kafka architectures and equip them with the training and tools to unlock real-time business value.

### **Comprehensive Confluent Expertise**

Proven success architecting Confluent platforms for high-throughput, real-time data streaming

### **Certified Confluent Professionals**

Skilled in stream processing, scalable pipelines, and integrating Kafka with enterprise systems and emerging AI workloads.

### **Innovative Streaming Solutions**

We design modern event-driven architectures that power real-time data and support AI infrastructure.

WHAT WE DO

## Our Confluent Services & Solutions

Leverage our comprehensive suite of Confluent services to transform your real-time data processing capabilities. As a seasoned Confluent partner, we offer end-to-end solutions ranging from Confluent consulting and strategy development to managed Kafka services and real-time data pipeline implementations, allowing you to tap into the full potential of this powerful event-streaming platform.

ArchitectureIntegrationPipelinesStreamingAI/MLManaged Services

### Event-Driven Architecture Design

Architect scalable, resilient event-driven systems that support real-time data flow and future-proof application modernization.

- Enterprise Event Mesh Design

- Domain-Driven Kafka Architecture

- Microservices Frameworks

- High Availability & Fault Tolerance

[Learn More](https://www.improving.com/partners/confluent/#contact)

### 45%

Faster System Response Times

### 60%

Fewer Integration Failures

### 3x

Scalability Across Services

### Kafka Integration & Modernization

Modernize legacy systems by integrating Kafka with your current stack, enabling real-time capabilities without full system rewrites.

- Legacy to Kafka Migration

- Confluent Connectors Integration

- Hybrid Cloud & On-Prem Integration

- SAP, Salesforce, and ERP Data Sync

[Learn More](https://www.improving.com/partners/confluent/#contact)

### 70%

Reduction in Data Latency

### 2x

Faster Integration Speed

### 40%

Lower Data Transfer Costs

### Real-Time Data Pipeline Development

Build and optimize real-time, reliable data pipelines for event ingestion, transformation, and delivery across business systems.

- ETL/ELT Pipeline Automation

- Stream-to-Lakehouse Data Movement

- Event-Triggered Data Replication

- Schema Registry & Versioning

[Learn More](https://www.improving.com/partners/confluent/#contact)

### 80%

Improved Pipeline Throughput

### 50%

Faster Data Delivery

### 65%

Fewer Operational Errors

### Stream Processing & Analytics

Leverage Kafka Streams and ksqlDB to process and analyze event data in motion, enabling instant insights and automation.

- Real-Time Aggregations

- Complex Event Processing (CEP)

- ksqlDB Stream Queries

- Custom Stream App Development

[Learn More](https://www.improving.com/partners/confluent/#contact)

### 6x

Faster Decision Making

### 90%

Less Batch Processing

### 2x

Alerting Accuracy

### AI & ML Pipeline Enablement

Enable real-time AI by integrating Kafka with machine learning tools and frameworks to build intelligent, responsive applications.

- Kafka + TensorFlow Integration

- Kafka + Snowflake ML Pipelines

- Feature Stream Engineering

- Model Inference Stream Serving

[Learn More](https://www.improving.com/partners/confluent/#contact)

### 5x

Faster Model Deployment

### 40%

More Accurate Predictions

### 3x

Improved MLOps Efficiency

### Managed Confluent Services

Offload platform operations to our team for proactive monitoring, scaling, and maintenance across your Kafka environment.

- Platform Monitoring

- Autoscaling & Resource Tuning

- Upgrades, Patching, and Backups

- SLA-Based Incident Management

[Learn More](https://www.improving.com/partners/confluent/#contact)

### 99.9%

System Uptime

### 75%

Fewer Support Tickets

### 2x

Team Productivity

CONFLUENT AI SOLUTIONS

## Real-Time AI Solutions Powered by Confluent

Deliver smarter decisions at scale with real-time AI powered by Confluent. By combining event streaming and machine learning, we help enterprises build AI systems that respond instantly to data. From Kafka-based pipelines to model deployment and monitoring, we implement architectures that make AI actionable the moment events occur.

Event Streaming for AI/ML

Leverage Apache Kafka and Confluent to stream high-velocity data directly into your ML workflows. We enable low-latency feature generation, real-time model inputs, and continuous learning from event streams.

Real-Time AI Processing Architecture

Design robust, scalable AI architectures that support inference and decision-making in real time. We connect stream processors with AI endpoints to automate critical business responses as data arrives.

Kafka-Based ML Pipelines

Build ML pipelines that integrate directly with your Kafka topics for feature extraction, model inference, and feedback loops. Our solutions support batch, mini-batch, and streaming modes for AI training and serving.

AI Model Serving with Confluent

Deploy models with scalable serving infrastructure using Kafka-native connectors and stream processors. We ensure high availability, monitoring, and A/B testing capabilities for real-time ML models in production.

CONNECT WITH US

## Partner With Us for Your Next Confluent Initiative

Whether you’re modernizing your architecture, scaling your technical team, or upskilling your staff, Improving is here to support your business goals. Connect with us to explore how we can deliver tailored Confluent solutions in software development, talent strategy, and hands-on training.

#### Need a Team?

Build a customized team to augment or manage your project.

[TALK TO RECRUITING](https://www.improving.com/contact/staffing/)

#### Building Software?

We design, build, and manage your software project from end-to-end.

[TALK TO SALES](https://www.improving.com/contact/sales/)

#### Want to Learn?

Access over 30 of our courses and workshops, public or private.

[TALK TO TRAINING](https://www.improving.com/contact/training/)

BENEFITS

## Why Choose Confluent with Improving?

Partnering with Improving for your Confluent needs ensures you receive expert guidance, tailored solutions, and seamless integration. Our team of certified professionals is dedicated to optimizing your data strategy, enhancing real-time analytics, and driving business growth. Experience reduced costs, increased efficiency, and unparalleled support with Improving's Confluent services.

### Real-Time Data Processing

Confluent enables instant data processing and analytics, providing timely insights for better decision-making and responsiveness.

### **Scalability & Flexibility**

Easily scales to handle growing data volumes and integrates seamlessly with various cloud platforms.

### Enhanced Data Integration

Confluent facilitates the seamless integration of diverse data sources, ensuring a unified and consistent data flow.

### **Improved Data Reliability**

Ensures high availability and fault tolerance, minimizing data loss and downtime for critical applications.

CERTIFICATIONS

## Certified Confluent Expertise You Can Trust

Our consultants hold industry-recognized certifications across Confluent, Kafka, and cloud-native technologies, validating their deep technical knowledge and proven ability to deliver secure, high-performance, event-driven solutions. With Improving, you're backed by a team that meets the highest standards in data streaming, system integration, and real-time architecture.

CASE STUDIES

## Real-World Success Stories with Confluent

Learn how our partnership with Confluent has empowered leading organizations to transform their data strategies. From real-time analytics to event-driven architectures, our case studies showcase measurable results and innovative solutions tailored to diverse industries and challenges.

[View All Case Studies →](https://www.improving.com/case-studies/)

### Thrivent Enterprise Integration Datastore

Improving partnered with Thrivent to develop the Thrivent Enterprise Integration Datastore (TEID), consolidating data from multiple systems to enhance accessibility, enable real-time updates, and improve user experiences across digital platforms.

#### Confluent

#### Kafka

#### AWS

[Read Full Case Study](https://www.improving.com/case-studies/thrivent/)

### DekaFlow Modernization Project

Improving helped Berkshire Hathaway Energy modernize a legacy Java Swing app into a cloud-native, microservices-based system using React, Kafka, and Azure, boosting deployment speed, scalability, and resilience while eliminating Oracle dependencies.

#### React.js

#### Java

#### Apache Kafka

[Read Case Study](https://www.improving.com/case-studies/berkshire-hathaway-energy/)

### Deployment Automation and Confluent Setup

Learn how Improving automated McKesson's Drug Serialization Repository deployment across 29 distribution centers, leveraging GitHub, Kubernetes, and Confluent Kafka to meet DSCSA compliance.

#### Confluent

#### Kafka

#### Kubernetes

[Read Full Case Study](https://www.improving.com/case-studies/mckesson/)

## Transform Your Data Strategy with Confluent

Unlock the full potential of your data with our expert Confluent services.

[CONTACT US TODAY](https://www.improving.com/partners/confluent/#contact)

OUR TEAM

## Meet Our Confluent Experts

Our Confluent team comprises certified experts dedicated to delivering innovative data solutions. With extensive experience in real-time data processing, system integration, and modern data architecture, our team is committed to helping you achieve your business goals using Confluent's powerful platform. Get to know the professionals who make your data transformation possible.

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**Claudio Lassala** Technical Director](https://www.improving.com/profile/claudio-lassala/)

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**Israel Perez** Technical Lead](https://www.improving.com/profile/israel-perez/)

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**Kevin Jourdain** Technical Director](https://www.improving.com/profile/kevin-jourdain/)

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**Matt Russell** Senior Vice President, Centralized Sales](https://www.improving.com/profile/matt-russell/)

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**Jason Russell** Technical Director](https://www.improving.com/profile/jason-russell/)

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**Scott Poulin** Vice President of Technology](https://www.improving.com/profile/scott-poulin/)

"Our partnership with Confluent allows us to deliver real-time data solutions that transform the way businesses operate. By leveraging Confluent's streaming capabilities, we help our clients stay agile, scale effortlessly, and unlock new opportunities for innovation."

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Kevin Jourdain, Technical Director](https://www.improving.com/profile/kevin-jourdain/)

TECHNOLOGY

## Explore Our Confluent Technology Expertise

Explore the comprehensive range of tools, platforms, and services we utilize within the Confluent ecosystem. Our expertise spans data streaming, integration, cloud services, security, monitoring, and development, ensuring robust and scalable solutions for your business needs.

Data StreamingData IntegrationCloud ServicesSecurity & GovernanceMonitoring & ManagementDevelopment Tools

### Data Streaming

#### Apache Kafka

#### Kafka Connect

#### Kafka Consumers

#### Kafka Partitions

#### Kafka Producers

#### Kafka Streams

#### Kafka Topics

#### ksqlDB

### Data Integration

#### Confluent Control Center

#### Confluent Hub

#### Confluent Platform

#### Confluent REST Proxy

#### Cluster Linking

#### Kafka Connectors

#### Replicator

#### Schema Registry

### Cloud Services

#### Confluent Cloud

#### Confluent Cloud CLI

#### Confluent Cloud Connectors

#### Confluent Cloud Metrics API

#### Confluent for AWS

#### Confluent for Azure

#### Confluent for GCP

### Security & Governance

#### Access Control Lists

#### Audit Logs

#### Data Masking

#### Encryption

#### Field-Level Encryption

#### RBAC

#### Schema Validation

### Monitoring & Management

#### Confluent Control Center

#### Confluent Metrics API

#### Grafana Dashboards

#### JMX Metrics

#### Prometheus Integration

### Development Tools

#### Confluent CLI

#### Confluent Developer Portal

#### Confluent SDKs

#### REST Proxy

CONFLUENT + DATABRICKS

## Maximize Your Data's Potential with Confluent + Databricks

Improving’s partnership with Confluent and Databricks combines event-streaming capabilities with cutting-edge data analytics to deliver transformative solutions. Together, these platforms empower businesses to process, analyze, and act on data in real time, enabling smarter decision-making and operational excellence.

### Confluent + Databricks

- **Seamless Integration**

- **Real-Time Insights**

- **Scalable Solutions**

- **Enhanced Collaboration**

- **Modern Data Architecture**

[Learn More](https://www.improving.com/partners/confluent-databricks/)

BUILD WITH CONFLUENT

## Empowering Real-Time Data Solutions with Confluent

Improving is a Confluent Elite Systems Integrator specializing in architecting and optimizing modern data solutions. Explore our full library of Build with Confluent use cases, focusing on real-time data processing, modern data architecture, and elevated customer experiences—all using Confluent.

**Latest Use Cases:**

- [Customer 360 Experience](https://www.improving.com/partners/confluent/bwc/customer-360-experience/)

[View All Use Cases](https://www.improving.com/partners/confluent/bwc/)

BLOGS

## Explore the Latest in Confluent Innnovation

Stay updated with the latest insights, trends, and best practices in data streaming and real-time analytics. Our Confluent Blogs feature expert articles, case studies, and tutorials to help you maximize the potential of Confluent's powerful platform.

[View All Blogs →](https://www.improving.com/thoughts/blogs/all/)

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Data **Closing the SAP Data Gap: How CHROs Turn People Data into Informed Action** \\
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Bridge SuccessFactors and S/4HANA to align CHRO and CFO with real workforce costs.](https://www.improving.com/thoughts/closing-the-sap-data-gap-how-chros-turn-people-data-into-informed-action/)

[Read Blog](https://www.improving.com/thoughts/closing-the-sap-data-gap-how-chros-turn-people-data-into-informed-action/)

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Data **Closing the SAP Data Gap: How CEOs Get Clear Business Insight** \\
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CEOs need trusted, unified SAP + operational data so AI can answer questions fast.](https://www.improving.com/thoughts/closing-the-sap-data-gap-how-ceos-get-clear-business-insight/)

[Read Blog](https://www.improving.com/thoughts/closing-the-sap-data-gap-how-ceos-get-clear-business-insight/)

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Data **Closing the SAP Data Gap: A CIO’s Guide to Clear, Connected Data** \\
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Closing the SAP data gap: clean core with BTP, connect data via Business Data Cloud, and enable AI-ready analytics.](https://www.improving.com/thoughts/closing-the-sap-data-gap-a-cios-guide-to-clear-connected-data/)

[Read Blog](https://www.improving.com/thoughts/closing-the-sap-data-gap-a-cios-guide-to-clear-connected-data/)

CONTACT US

## Let's Build Your Next Confluent Solution Together

Ready to transform your data strategy with Confluent? Our team of experts is here to help. Reach out to us today to discuss your needs, explore our services, and discover how we can drive your business forward with innovative data solutions. Let's start the conversation!

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