About Us
In-house expertise is invaluable to businesses of all sizes — you know your systems and your business better than anyone. But sometimes it takes a experienced hand to help you take that next step. That’s what we do.
There's a better way to do IT
Too often, taking care of your computer systems involves compromises. Out-of-box systems that don’t really solve your problems, or custom software that takes time to build. Expensive specialists, or inexperienced generalists. Big consulting firms to which you’re just a number, or small contractors who may not be there the next time you need them. There has to be a better way.
We agree, and we’re building it. Our team members listen to your needs, then apply their expertise and experience to create a solution to fit your specific requirements and your budget. We follow through on our promises and get the job done right. We communicate with you every step of the way, clearly, precisely, and without technical jargon. We make sure you know how to care for your system (and even teach your team what we did). And we’ll be there to help anytime you need us, long after the job is done.
Kingfisher Data was started in 2014 with a simple mission:
Help our customers thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Today, we leverage our deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, .Net, cybersecurity, and related technologies to solve complex data problems for small and medium businesses throughout North America.
Ed's Story
Ed Leighton-Dick is a SQL Server performance and architecture specialist with nearly 30 years of experience in development, database administration, and system administration. He specializes in the Microsoft data platform, including SQL Server, .Net, and Azure.
Ed fell madly in love with code in 1983 and has been creating software ever since. His industry experience includes help desk technician, developer, development manager, system administrator, and database administrator using a wide variety of languages and platforms. Prior to launching Kingfisher Data, Ed served as the database administrator for a mid-sized company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa from 2006-2014.
Ed enjoys attending industry events of all sizes, from local user groups and webinars to regional and national conferences. He can often be found teaching sessions for Iowa Code Camp, 24 Hours of PASS, SQLSaturday events across the nation, and the PASS Global Summit, the largest SQL Server conference in the world.
Ed also volunteers his time with SQL Server user groups, including roles as Midwest Regional Mentor, President of the Iowa Data Professionals Association, and organizer of SQLSaturday Iowa City.
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The Team
Ed
Leighton-Dick
President and
Principal Architect
Ed Leighton-Dick is a SQL Server performance and architecture specialist with nearly 30 years of experience in development, database administration, and system administration. He specializes in the Microsoft data platform, including SQL Server, .Net, and Azure.
Kurt
Mergener
Solutions Consultant
Kurt Mergener is an IT industry veteran with over 30 years’ experience in analysis and design, development, project management and IT department management.
Kurt taught himself programming in the 80’s and then went on to college to learn the business side of IT. He has worked as an ERP implementation consultant, developer, systems analyst, project manager, IT department manager and IT director where he gained wide experience in databases including SQL, data storage, disaster recovery, data migration and ETL.
Kurt enjoys solving problems and developing creative solutions while helping others. When not working Kurt enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with his wife especially hiking in the mountains or kayaking down a river.
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