Bringing together diverse talents to drive impact

Our team is dedicated to using our skills for good, helping social impact organizations achieve their goals.

About Us

Data Propulsion Lab was founded in 2014 after hearing over and over again that schools needed better software to meet their unique needs but they lacked the budget to get or build it. The light-weight solutions we built proved to us that an opportunity existed to solve technical challenges without breaking the bank.

Since then we've helped clients build right-size solutions. From organizations with only one staff person to 1,000+ teachers in a school district, we find a solution to meet your need and budget.

Our approach is to lead with curiosity to get a deep understanding of an organization's needs. We build equity into the product and process. We are committed to learning through constant experimentation and feedback.

Meet Melvin

Melvin Freeman, the founder and CEO of Data Pro Lab, brings a unique blend of technical expertise and non-profit management to the table. A passionate leader, Melvin is driven by the potential of data and technology to unlock opportunities and create a positive impact.

His academic background in Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering (Morehouse College & Columbia University) instilled in him a deep understanding of complex systems. After starting his career in investment banking building new features for investment portfolio analytics tools, Melvin found his true calling in data-driven change management in education.

He's led data initiatives and teams at K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, and non-profit organizations. Melvin's portfolio includes developing data dashboards, architecting data warehouses, and building low-code applications (AirTable, QuickBase, Salesforce, etc.) for unique needs.

Melvin is excited by the opportunity to partner with social change makers to turn their technical visions into reality.

Data Propulsion Lab is committed to creating tools that bring about more social good
Data Propulsion Lab was created out of a need to bring more modern technology and data infrastructure to nonprofits and social impact organizations.

Our clients are driving change in education, wellness, financial access, and many other social areas. We measure our success by how those clients go on to change the communities we live in.

We believe in centering the voices of our clients and their beneficiaries. We build fast and test everything. We deliver products that move the needle.
500K+
People served by clients
100%
Satisfied clients
10+
Years of experience