Solution Architecture and Strategy
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define the long‑term BI strategy, including selecting appropriate tools and technologies.
- Design and develop data models, ETL packages, OLAP cubes, and reports utilizing Power BI, while adhering to best practices.
- Document source‑to‑target mappings, data dictionaries, and database design.
- Work with APIs and tools like Postman to build and test APIs, integrating them seamlessly into the overall architecture.
Data Modeling and Governance
- Develop and maintain reference architectures for reports based on various data sources (Data Warehouse, SharePoint, etc.).
- Ensure adherence to data governance standards, including proper data refreshes and publishing of common dataset hierarchies.
- Implement security measures to protect sensitive data.
Technical Leadership and Collaboration
- Lead technical reviews of reports and dashboards before production deployment.
- Optimize data flows by identifying areas for improvement.
- Provide hands‑on guidance to users in optimizing their data models and reports, ensuring efficient performance and usability.
Power BI Premium Capacity Management
- Manage Power BI Premium capacity, including allocation, monitoring, and optimization.
- Allocate workspaces effectively based on business needs.
- Ensure efficient utilization of resources within the Premium capacity.
User Support and Community Engagement
- Address user questions related to Power BI and other BI technologies within the organization.
- Proactively troubleshoot and fix data model issues for users when necessary.
- Organize monthly community calls to support, train, and guide citizen developers, fostering a strong BI community.