Organizational Visualization
Interactive hierarchy visualization using D3.js for ownership clarity
The Problem Space
Large organizations struggle with clarity around data ownership. Who owns which system? Which business unit is responsible for which data? Without visualization, these questions require institutional knowledge that doesn't scale.
Working Conditions
- Complexity: Organizational hierarchies are deeply nested and constantly changing
- Usability: Non-technical stakeholders needed to navigate complex relationships
- Performance: Large hierarchies can't be rendered naively
Architectural Choices
Developed an interactive organizational hierarchy visualization using D3.js Radial Tidy Tree, providing clear ownership and business-unit mapping across teams.
Optimized for performance with virtualized rendering for large datasets.
Results
Clear ownership mapping reduced confusion and improved accountability.
Rapid delivery—completed end-to-end in 5 days.
Unlocked multiple new operational and reporting capabilities for privacy teams.