How does an Oceanographer become a recognised Power BI leader delivering reporting solutions across complex infrastructure programmes in the UK, and an international community speaker before holding a formal leadership title?

This session explores the unexpected journey from modelling ocean circulation and processing dynamic positioning data to leading Project Controls Anytics using Power BI.

Rather than focusing purely on tools, this talk highlights the technical and analytical foundations that enable scalable, decision-ready reporting: pattern recognition, data structuring, stakeholder translation, and problem-solving under pressure.

You’ll learn how transferable analytical skills, combined with hands-on Power BI experience, can accelerate progression from report developer to reporting lead, even when starting outside traditional tech pathways.

If you’re building your career in Power BI, analytics, or data platforms, this session will challenge you to think beyond features and focus on the capabilities that truly drive impact.