
Robin Abramson
Power Platform Principal - OmniData
Vancouver, Washington, United States
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Robin Abramson is an Analytics Professional with 19 years of experience in information technology. She is a FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect in Power BI, and specializes in Power BI architecture, development and design with a focus on dynamic reporting. She has worked with the Federal Government, Fortune 500 & Healthcare Companies as well as Ivy League Universities.
Ms. Abramson served on the Board of Directors of the non-profit Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) as Director of Member Products and Services for 2001 - 2002. Her experience includes all facets of Enterprise data with a focus in recent years on visualization and reporting. She has been a Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect in Power BI since 2021.
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Storytelling with Financial Data using Power BI for Effective Reports
Recent changes to Microsoft's Standard Visualizations have made it more possible than ever before to lead users to actionable data in visually compelling ways without custom visualizations. Features like an amazing new card visual, reference labels, detail customization and other options have changed the game.
In this session, we will delve into the art of storytelling through financial data using Power BI, taking full advantage of the enhanced visual capabilities. We'll explore how these changes empower you to craft narratives that resonate with your audience, making data-driven decisions a reality.
Throughout the presentation, we will discuss different visual techniques and the reasons behind implementing them. You will gain insights into the psychology of effective data communication, enabling decision-makers to explore their data more effectively.
Together, we will go through the process of creating a simple but engaging and effective report that showcases firsthand how these enhancements can transform raw financial data into impactful narratives.
Join us to discover how to engage users and drive actionable insights with these new options!
[Session is part two of two]
Deneb Lollipops: Sweet, Simple and Actionable Visualizations for Power BI
Deneb is a custom visual for Power BI that allows you to create highly customizable and interactive visualizations. It is based on the Vega-Lite language, which is a declarative language for describing graphics. This means that you can define the appearance and behavior of your visualizations beyond any native Power BI visualizations - without expensive tools.
In this presentation, we will discuss how to use Deneb to create two intuitive and actionable visualizations:
• A lollipop chart that shows the distribution of sales by product category.
• A scatter chart using custom images per category to for real visual impact!
By the end of this presentation, you will have the tools to learn and use Deneb to create powerful and interactive visualizations that will help you to communicate your data effectively and provide seriously actionable reports to users.
A pbix file with resources, examples and suggestions will be provided to all participants at the end of the session.
Financial Insights Reimagined: Leveraging Power BI’s Visual Capabilities in Dynamics 365 Reporting
Unlocking the potential of visual learning and intuitive analysis is paramount for informed decision-making. This session delves into how Power BI's new advanced visual features merge with D365 reporting, revolutionizing financial insights. Using examples from D365 Accounting and Sales modules, we'll see how the latest modern visualizations can for insights.
Learn to create clear and impactful narratives from complex financial data using Power BI's diverse visualization tools. Seamlessly navigate through financial information to spot trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement, leveraging the advantage of visual learning over traditional spreadsheets.
Discover how Power BI's latest features enhance financial analysis, empowering smarter decision-making. Explore the synergy between Power BI's visual capabilities, intuitive analysis, and D365's detailed data for more informed decisions.
Shown at Seattle DUG PNW User Meetup
Directions North America 2024 Sessionize Event
Oregon Data Community - a Data and SQL Server Community
Title: Storytelling with Financial Data using Power BI
Abstract:
Recent changes to Microsoft's Standard Visualizations have made it more possible than ever before to lead users to actionable data in visually compelling ways without custom visualizations.
In this session, we will delve into the art of storytelling through financial data using Power BI, taking full advantage of the enhanced visual capabilities. We'll explore how these changes empower you to craft narratives that resonate with your audience, making data-driven decisions a reality.
Throughout the presentation, we will discuss different visual techniques and the reasons behind implementing them. You will gain insights into the psychology of effective data communication, enabling decision-makers to explore their data more effectively.
Together, we will go through the process of creating a simple report that showcases firsthand how these enhancements can transform raw financial data into impactful narratives.
Join us to discover how to engage users and drive actionable insights with these new options.
SQL Saturday Oregon/SW Washington 2023 Sessionize Event

Robin Abramson
Power Platform Principal - OmniData
Vancouver, Washington, United States
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