We make data science and machine learning accessible to all, empowering businesses and organizations of every size with modern data strategies that drive equity, social impact, and innovation.
Helping the Overlooked Prosper
H.O.P. Technology Solutions is a data and machine learning (ML) engineering firm that specializes in modern data strategies—from ingestion to visualization—and data governance for both structured and unstructured data. Our core mission is to drive equity and social change through advanced data solutions that empower businesses and communities.
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Dei'Marlon "D" Scisney
Data is more than numbers; it’s a key to addressing challenges for marginalized communities. Dei'Marlon "D" Scisney, CEO of H.O.P Technology Solutions, leads data strategies that deliver insights and advance equity. H.O.P.’s mission is to democratize data science and ML technologies, empowering businesses to thrive.
As Treasurer of the CDCPDA, Dei'Marlon drives financial strategies to preserve Seattle's Central District's cultural and economic vitality. He also serves on several boards focused on equity, tech innovation, and youth development.
With a Master’s in Data Engineering, PMP certification, and 14 industry certifications in Data and AI, Dei'Marlon has led impactful projects like Seattle's $27.25M Participatory Budgeting initiative, SPU's Green Stormwater Project, and the $200M Community Reinvestment Project. Specializing in spatial equity analytics, he uses data to bridge business, community, and social change.
Dei'Marlon "D" Scisney
Data is more than numbers; it's the key to understanding and addressing challenges marginalized communities face. Dei'Marlon "D" Scisney, a data engineer and social impact advocate, is the CEO of H.O.P Technology Solutions, an 8-person data and ML engineering firm. He leads data strategies that deliver business insights while advancing equity. H.O.P’s mission is to democratize data science and ML technologies, empowering businesses to thrive.
As Treasurer of the Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA), Dei'Marlon drives the financial strategy that empowers the organization’s mission to preserve and enhance the cultural legacy and economic strength of Seattle’s Central District. He also serves on several prominent boards, including the Citizens Technical Advisory Board (appointed by the Mayor of Seattle), iUrban Teen, the athLEDA Foundation, UW’s Human Centered Design & Engineering Advisory Board, The Cannabis Alliance, and the Digital Equity Learning Network (DELN). Across these roles, Dei'Marlon is dedicated to advancing equity, fostering tech innovation, and supporting youth development.
With a Master’s in Data Engineering, PMP certification, and 14 industry certifications in Data and AI, Dei'Marlon brings extensive expertise to impactful projects like the $27.25M Participatory Budgeting initiative, Seattle Public Utilities' 700M-gallon Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project, and the $200M Community Reinvestment Project. He champions data-driven solutions to empower underserved communities, specializing in spatial equity analytics and creating technical frameworks that integrate data governance, machine learning, and geospatial insights to embed equity in decision-making. Dei'Marlon’s work bridges data, business, and community, proving that data is a catalyst for both business growth and social change.
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Strategic Data Ingestion & Management:
We prioritize participatory design to ensure that data systems are tailored to the communities they serve. Our scalable and secure data ingestion processes not only grow with your organization but also remain flexible to input from end-users, ensuring equitable data practices from the ground up.
Our robust data governance frameworks go beyond technical security—they center on inclusivity and equity. We engage stakeholders in participatory decision-making, ensuring that data is ethically managed, protected, and leveraged to empower marginalized communities. Our methodology includes Equity Indexing to continuously assess the fairness of data usage and its social impacts.
We embed equity at the heart of our analytics. Through Equity Indexing, we measure disparities and ensure that insights drawn from data are used to craft policies that directly address systemic inequities. Our approach actively dismantles barriers and amplifies the voices of historically excluded populations, driving meaningful social change.
Once data foundations are in place, we layer AI and ML technologies to derive actionable insights. By integrating participatory design frameworks, we ensure that AI solutions are co-created with communities, aligning innovations with their unique needs. These insights not only drive innovation but also promote inclusivity and long-term equity outcomes.
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Spearheaded the strategic tracking and dispersal of $200 million aimed at addressing the generational disparities caused by the War on Drugs, with a focus on communities disproportionately affected by these policies. This project involved tracking financial disbursements and ensuring they reached “by-and-for” organizations, primarily Black, Latine, and Indigenous communities.
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Community Engagement: Partnered with local organizations and community leaders to integrate participatory feedback, refining the project's scope to directly address community needs.
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Delivered vital data analytics and stakeholder engagement support for a green stormwater infrastructure project, aimed at improving environmental conditions and mitigating climate change impacts in BIPOC and immigrant communities. The program addresses urban flooding, water pollution, and community health through sustainable infrastructure enhancements.
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Supported the evaluation and management of a $30 million participatory budgeting initiative, which empowered communities to decide on critical funding allocations for projects such as mental health crisis teams, youth centers, and affordable housing. This project aimed to drive equitable resource distribution based on community-led decision-making.
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Conducted a landmark study investigating the generational health impacts of structural racism in Seattle, focusing on how systemic inequities in housing, education, and healthcare have disproportionately affected BIPOC communities. The findings informed policy recommendations to address these disparities.
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Conducted a citywide survey to assess disparities in technology access, particularly focusing on how the digital divide affects education, economic opportunities, and access to essential services in marginalized communities.
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Supported the Seattle Reparations Research Project by providing comprehensive data services, analyzing the impacts of historical injustices, and creating visualizations to support the case for reparations to African American communities in Seattle.
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Conducted an equity-focused study of Seattle’s cannabis industry, evaluating financial performance and identifying barriers faced by Black-owned and minority-owned businesses. The study aimed to propose policy recommendations and support for these enterprises.
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Developed a secure, scalable data infrastructure to optimize WDC’s reporting, governance, and data integration processes, enhancing their ability to provide workforce services to underserved populations.
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Let’s discuss how H.O.P. Technology Solutions can support your data and AI needs while driving social impact.
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