I am a Financial Analyst / Excel user that was introduced to Power Pivot in 2013, then later Power BI in 2015.
The more I learned about Power BI, the more I learned the value of data modeling, report design, culture, and data storytelling. In hindsight, each skill was instrumental in the overall success of business intelligence in our business.
Being able to quickly develop customer insights and turn data into decisions became a competitive advantage. We’ve leveraged this advantage over the entire Organization and realized improvements in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.
Story BI is a blog about sharing this journey, and empowering others through knowledge, collaboration, and results. My hope is that you find something here that takes your Power BI skills, and business to the next level.
Please take a look at the many external learning resources as well as some of my own real world situations solved using Power BI.
I look forward to sharing and hearing back from you on your Power BI journey.
Author: Mark Walter
This is long overdue Mark. I have had the chance to be someone who has benefitted first hand from Mark’s knowledge and passion for working with PowerBI. The value that Mark has brought to our working relationship with PowerBI and the tools that help us do our job better has been a game-changer for our operations and sales departments. What I most appreciate about Mark is that he doesn’t use the tools to overwhelm you with dashboards, spreadsheets, and pivot tables only. He uses these tools to communicate deeper realities and truths about our business. He uses these tools to start conversations that change perspectives and breakthrough barriers in business. Our customers are not just informed through the technology that Mark brings to the table they are invited into a dialogue that serves them in being more profitable and gives our customers better ways to serve their customers. I am personal being taught by Mark how to work with PowerBI and can’t wait to see how I can use these tools more efficiently and effectively. I am eagerly anticipating the next blog. As a friend and partner in business thank you!
Ken Kasterko
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