Pedro Reis
Data & Analytics Leader, MVP, MCT, Enterprise Data Strategy
Porto, Portugal
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Leveraging 20 years of experience in managing Analytics teams and leading large-scale projects and customers across a wide range of Industries in Data & AI and enterprise-level Data Strategy and transformation.
Data Platform Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and Leader of the Fabric Power BI Portugal Community.
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Top 10 Power BI Features for Managers
As a Manager, besides having the right reports at the right time, it's important to take advantage of it's entire analytical power and many of the hidden gems of Power BI.
During this session you will learn the top 10 Power BI features you take advantage of as a Manager
Rapid Power BI Development with ChatGPT
Power BI development is evolving, and so are the tools and techniques supporting it. Dive into a comprehensive exploration of how ChatGPT can revolutionize your Power BI development process. This session offers an in-depth look into various facets, from generating sample data to crafting intricate DAX with SVG and CSS. We'll explore where ChatGPT excels and where it might require a more human touch. By the end, you'll gain a holistic understanding of integrating ChatGPT into your Power BI toolkit, ensuring more efficient, effective, and engaging report development.
Some of the themes covered:
- Sample Data Generation with ChatGPT
- Crafting Data Models, Schemas, and Deployment Scripts
- DAX and Power Query Code Generation
- JSON Theme File Creation and Adjustments
- Advanced Scripting with Tabular Editor
- Multimodal Capabilities for Graphics: Images, Banners, and More
- PowerShell Scripting and Cmdlets Integration
- Mixing DAX with SVG and CSS
Target Audience: Power BI Report Developers
Level: 200
Preferred session duration: 20 minutes
Power BI Metrics - How to track and manage goals in your organization
During this session, you will see a complete Demo of Power BI Metrics.
I will quickly walk you through the basics and deep dive into technical and report-building considerations for leveraging Metrics.
This session is fully updated with the most recent releases. I will also discuss current limitations and the roadmap.
Quickly Developing a Power BI Report in 2024 for your Portfolio
In this session, you will quickly learn the quick development process for a Power BI Report in 2024.
- Using AI to build artificial data and a data model
- Quickly Scripting your measures and calculation groups
- Using Data visualization templates and themes
- Other tips & tricks
Power BI for Kids
Let's build together your very first report! We will use animated visuals that will be a lot of fun, while showing you how to use data to make decisions.
Power BI Goals: The Ultimate Piece for Top Management
During this session, you will see a complete Demo of Power BI Scorecards.
You will quickly understand how to create, leverage its power, and a strategy for pitching to Top Management for success and adoption.
You will also get to know licensing considerations, report building considerations, current limitations, and roadmap.
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OneLake Optimization for PowerBI
Truques e dicas de Onelake para rapidamente e com eficácia criar uma fundação de arquitetura lakehouse architecture com Delta para PowerBI
Mastering Calculation Groups & Field Parameters for Interactive Reporting
In today's data-driven environment, interactivity and flexibility are paramount in reporting. Power BI offers a plethora of tools to create dynamic, interactive reports.
Lets deep dive into advanced techniques like calculation groups, and field parameters, and how to synergize them for enhanced report interactivity.
We'll demonstrate how you set up your reports to empower your users to making dynamic selections with combinations of field parameters for measures, axis and labels, and showcase calculation groups on these chosen measures.
Additionally, learn a few more tips & tricks for a seamless reporting experience.
Introduction to DAX
Love it or hate it, you just can't ignore DAX, the amazing language of Power BI.
In this session, you will learn how you can set up the foundation to learn DAX, write DAX Queries, test your code and share it with other people.
All this on the Browser, no need for any installation!
Getting Started with Power BI
In this session, you will quickly learn the key features of Power BI, from no data and a blank Report, up to a beautiful published Report and Dashboard in the cloud. All this in 5 simple steps!
Some of the things you will learn:
- Importing data from Excel and from a SQL Server Database
- Enriching your report with DAX time intelligence, Artificial Intelligence Insights, Maps and much more
- Reusing elements from other Power BI reports
- Difference between Power BI Free and Pro
- Publishing a report to the cloud
- Creating a Dashboard from your report
- Best Resources to continue learning about Power BI
Functions & Parameters in Power BI
In this session, I will teach you how to create a parameter and a function in Power BI, so that you can recursively do things like getting data from Web pages, handling data from entire folders and much more.
From Power BI to PowerPoint Presentation - Done in 5 seconds!
PowerBI Reports are widely used across organizations, but when it comes to preparing executive presentations it's still common to see someone taking screenshots from reports to PowerPoint.
With the new PPT / PBI Integration not anymore! In this session I will show you:
- How to seamlessly integrate PowerBI Reports into PowerPoint
- Preparing your report for the perfect integration
- How to save snapshots of your reports into PowerPoint or refresh your entire PPT
From Power BI to Excel - The best of two worlds
Power BI is "the" tool of the moment. But did you know that once you have Power BI Data in the cloud, you can also Analyze it in Excel? I'll show you how to do it and why.
This session will help:
- A business user who wants to have flexibility in analyzing Power BI Datasets in Excel, and learn more how to leverage both together
- An IT professional who wants to provide the best options in his model and governance for the user from the datasets he manages
In a glance, I'll show you:
- How to connect from Excel to the Data Model stored in a Power BI cloud dataset
- Which are the reasons for doing so
- Things you can do in Excel which you cannot do in Power BI
- How to do some amazing things with formulas connected to the cube by using MDX, named ranges and much more!
- How to publish charts and other elements from Excel to Power BI in the Cloud
From non IT to MVP in 6 years - The story of a career change
During this session, I will tell you my story. How I changed career and decided to step into IT, and the steps I took to improve myself as a professional and eventually become MVP.
From Excel to Power BI for Managers
As a manager very likely you commonly use Excel. It's the time to do the definitive transition to Power BI, and during this session I will show you how to do this transition in a easy and decisive way, from which there will be no turning back!
Effective use of Data Visualization for Actionable Reporting
While many areas have strict standards, data visualization stands out for its lack of clear guidelines, leading to confusion and missed opportunities.
We spotlight the International Business Communication Standards (IBCS) as a solution, offering a solid framework for turning complex data into actionable insights. With a compelling before-and-after example, we'll show you how applying IBCS can transform your reports, making them clearer and more effective for decision-making. By the end, you'll see how the right visualization techniques can turn data into a powerful tool for action, all within a concise and accessible session.
Delta Lakehouse Optimization for PowerBI
Tips & Tricks for the optimization of Delta tables to rapidly create an architectural foundation for a Fabric Delta Lakehouse sustaining a large-scale Power BI ecosystem.
Best of Data Visualization: Top Reusable Components for Power BI Reporting
In the fast-paced world of data visualization, efficiency is key. Dive into an intensive session where we showcase the crème de la crème of reusable components for Power BI. Explore top community-shared repositories brimming with high-quality chart templates, themes, scripts, and much more. Learn how to integrate these components seamlessly, ensuring rapid report development while maintaining visual brilliance.
Authoring Datasets in Power BI Service
Since December 2022, Power BI allows users to perform modeling operations in the Power BI Service. In this session, we will cover some of the operations that are enabled such as the ability to add new measures or columns to an existing dataset, edit the format strings, and edit the RLS of the model.
We will cover what is already possible in the service compared to the desktop and analyze the pros and cons of using one or the other.
Architecting a Robust Delta Lakehouse: Strategies for Fabric & Power BI
This session, steered by two seasoned professionals with a rich background in Spark, Databricks, and large-scale Power BI implementations, unveils a suite of optimization techniques for Delta tables within a Fabric Delta Lakehouse, paving the way for accelerated analytics and enhanced Power BI performance.
Here's a compact overview of the session content:
-> Delta Optimization Deep Dive: Explore techniques to enhance Delta tables for seamless Power BI integration.
-> Advanced Fabric Tactics: Uncover strategies to leverage Microsoft Fabric for practical management and improvements.
-> Power BI Synergy: Delve into how optimized Delta tables enhance data handling and visualization in Power BI ecosystems.
-> Live Demos: Witness the real-time impact of optimization techniques on Delta table performance and Power BI analytics.
-> Field Insights: Derive lessons from real-world challenges and best practices as shared by the session leaders.
-> Interactive Q&A: Engage in a lively Q&A to discuss solutions to common Delta table optimization challenges.
An Introduction to Calculation Groups in Power BI Desktop
Dive into the transformative world of calculation groups in Power BI and discover how they can elevate your data analysis. In this concise session, attendees will gain foundational knowledge about calculation groups, understanding their significance and learning how to implement them effectively. By harnessing the power of calculation groups, you can streamline complex calculations, enhance report interactivity, and drive richer insights from your data. Whether you're new to Power BI or looking to expand your toolkit, this session offers valuable takeaways for immediate application.
Key Takeaways:
.> What are Calculation Groups? A brief introduction to their role in Power BI and why they matter.
-> Setting Up Calculation Groups: Step-by-step guide on creating and managing calculation groups using Power BI and Tabular Editor.
-> Practical Use Cases: Explore real-world scenarios where calculation groups shine, from time intelligence calculations to dynamic metric selection.
Target Audience: Power BI Report Creators
Level: 100 / 200
Preferred session duration: 20 minutes
"DAX" The way to do it... Again!
Love it or hate it, you just can't ignore DAX, the amazing language of Power BI.
In this session, you will learn how you can set up the foundation to learn DAX, write DAX Queries, test your code and share it with other people.
All this on the Browser, no need for any instalation!
By knowing DAX, you can completely rethink your data models.
No more hundreds of columns and weird aggregations in the database. With the Power of DAX, you can now achieve much more sophisticated and powerful calculations, while keeping it simple at its core.
I'll show you real-world applications of DAX and lots of tips and tricks that you will be able to use quickly and with little effort!
5 Fascinating principles to get things done
In this session, I'll show you 5 principles that might be holding you back from getting things done.
Warning: Just by knowing these you might be able to relate to previous situations, recognize them and start taking action, making yourself more confident, productive, and happier.
"DAX" the way to do it
Love it or hate it, you just can't ignore DAX, the amazing language of Power BI. In this session, I'll show you it's true power and how knowing it can even make you completely rethink your data models.
No more hundreds of columns and weird aggregations in the database. With the Power of DAX, you can now achieve much more sophisticated and powerful calculations, while keeping it simple at its core.
I'll show you real-world applications of DAX and lots of tips and tricks that you will be able to use quickly and with little effort!
"DAX" for SQL guy
Love it or hate it, you just can't ignore DAX, the amazing language of Power BI.
If you know SQL, I'll show you how similar DAX can be, and how you can quickly understand the foundation of DAX, write DAX Queries, test your code and share it with others.
All this on the Browser, no need for any installation!
Mastering Rapid Power BI Development with ChatGPT: A Deep Dive
Power BI development is evolving, and so are the tools and techniques supporting it. Dive into a comprehensive exploration of how ChatGPT can revolutionize your Power BI development process.
This session offers an in-depth look into various facets, from generating sample data to crafting intricate DAX with SVG and CSS. We'll explore where ChatGPT excels and where it might require a more human touch. By the end, you'll gain a holistic understanding of integrating ChatGPT into your Power BI toolkit, ensuring more efficient, effective, and engaging report development.
Some of the themes covered:
- Sample Data Generation with ChatGPT
- Crafting Data Models, Schemas, and Deployment Scripts
- DAX and Power Query Code Generation
- JSON Theme File Creation and Adjustments
- Advanced Scripting with Tabular Editor
- Multimodal Capabilities for Graphics: Images, Banners, and More
- PowerShell Scripting and Cmdlets Integration
- Mixing DAX with SVG and CSS
Target Audience: Power BI Report Developers
Level: 200
Preferred session duration: 40/50 minutes
Global Azure Portugal 2024 Sessionize Event
SQLBits 2024 - General Sessions Sessionize Event
#PBIBRUM - March meetup
Mastering Rapid Power BI Development with ChatGPT: A Deep Dive - Presented at the Birmingham Power BI Usergroup
Power BI & Fabric Summit 2024 Sessionize Event
Cloud Data Driven User Group 2024 Virtual Sessions User group Sessionize Event
DATA BASH '23 Sessionize Event
Fabric / Power BI Portugal 2023 S2 Sessions User group Sessionize Event
Power BI Summit 2023 Sessionize Event
Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2023 - Mumbai India Edition Sessionize Event
Denmark - Power BI User Group
From Power BI to PowerPoint Presentation - Done in 5 seconds!
Microsoft 365 Live 2022 Sessionize Event
#PBIMCR September - Power BI Goals
Power BI Scorecards session at Manchester User Group
Data Platform VIrtual Summit 2022
Session presented: Power BI Goals: The Ultimate Piece for Top Management - Pedro Reis
Agenda: https://dataplatformgeeks.com/dps2022/sessions-agenda-schedule/
Gira Online Speakers LATAM 2022 Sessionize Event
SQL Saturday New Jersey 2022 Sessionize Event
Data Saturday Stockholm 2022 Sessionize Event
Global Azure Lüdinghausen 2022 Sessionize Event
Global Azure 2022 Zaragoza Sessionize Event
Power Platform Zaragoza 2022 Sessionize Event
Power BI Summit 2022 Sessionize Event
Data Saturday Portugal 2021 Sessionize Event
BizApps LATAM Summit Sessionize Event
PASS Data Community Summit 2021 Sessionize Event
Microsoft 365 Live 2021 Sessionize Event
Porto.Data #68
"DAX" for SQL guy by Pedro Reis & Susana Sousa
Bizz Summit ES Sessionize Event
A Taste of M365 Chicago! Sessionize Event
Power BI Summit Sessionize Event
Global Azure 2021-India Sessionize Event
Global Azure Lüdinghausen 2021 Sessionize Event
Global Power Platform Bootcamp - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sessionize Event
Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2021 - Canada Sessionize Event
Seattle - Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2021 Sessionize Event
Global Power Platform Bootcamp - New York Sessionize Event
Global Power Platform Bootcamp Paris Sessionize Event
Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2021 - Italy Sessionize Event
Global Power Platform Bootcamp - Barcelona Sessionize Event
Data Saturday Guatemala 2021 Sessionize Event
SQL Saturday 1010
DAX Session
SQL Saturday 1018
DAX Session
SQL Saturday 997
DAX Session
Power BI Portugal Meetup #20
"DAX" The way to do it
Porto.Data #56
Power BI - Great Custom Visuals + DAX = Amazing Reports!
Power Platform World Tour Munich
2 Sessions + Panel
Porto.Data #55
From Power BI to Excel: the best of the two Worlds
SQL Saturday 925
DAX Session
Power BI Portugal Meetup #10
From Excel to Power BI and Back
Power BI Portugal Meetup #6
Getting Started with Power BI
Pedro Reis
Data & Analytics Leader, MVP, MCT, Enterprise Data Strategy
Porto, Portugal
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