Steve Campbell
Sunny BI Training and Consulting, Owner
London, United Kingdom
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I’m Steve Campbell.
For my job, I run Sunny BI, a Microsoft data training and consulting firm focused on analytics and reporting.
Outside of this, I love to blog on PowerBI.tips, present at conferences and webinars, and co-run the Brew City Power Platform user group. It’s a fantastic community and I recommend being a part of it!
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Upgrading Enterprise Power BI Architecture
If you're a citizen developer, business user, or rising data star that hasn't worked on large deployments, it can be difficult to understand what a well architected Power BI solution should look like.
This course is designed for users who want to learn to enhance Power BI models for enterprise deployment, creating sharing strategies, and ensure correct security. In this course, you will learn valuable tools to upgrade your semantic models to enterprise-grade solutions and take your organization's data analytics to the next level.
First, the session will review how to architect models for enterprise. It will look at configuring tables, columns, hierarchies, and measures using tools such as Tabular Editor.
Next, we’ll look at the deployment of Power BI models and how to manage the content effectively. It covers version control, DevOps, and build and deployment pipelines. We’ll cover all terminology at a introductory level so you won’t get left behind. You will learn publication options, how to configure datasets, set refreshes and monitor semantic models, plus what Fabric means for Power BI.
Then we’ll cover different sharing strategies for sharing distributing content and how to collaborate with workspaces and compare different sharing techniques. You will learn how about role-based access control (RBAC), row-level security (RLS), and security labels. We’ll learn some common data leak pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Participants should have a basic understanding of Power BI and data modeling concepts, including tables, relationships, and measures. Prior experience with Tabular Editor and DevOps is not required, but it may be helpful.
Designing Efficient Architectures: Best Practices for Governance, Security, and Sharing Policies
Drawing on real-world projects and expertise gained through collaboration with Microsoft, this session will be delivered by the owner of Sunny BI consulting, and a previous Data Analytics lead a leading consultancy firm. These are real tools used to deploy robust architectures in large companies across Europe.
As we journey through designing strategy to implementing policies, we will delve into the creation of process maps and establishing roles and responsibilities through the RACI model. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Optimized Architectures Document, which serves as a blueprint for optimizing content delivery infrastructure. Architecture will highlight asset certification and endorsement. On top, we'll see how Fabric architectures contribute and what needs to be included.
Walk away equipped with a toolkit of proven methodologies and real-world-tested frameworks. Armed with these insights, you'll be poised to not only design but also implement effective and secure content delivery architectures within your organization.
The session is for those who are responsible for, or involved in, rolling out, governing, or designing Power BI architecture, or interested in expanding their knowledge of Power BI Governance.
Using Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps Together
This session will focus on seeing how the Power Platform integrate. We'll have an overview of the different options and new features.
Power Platform integration offers some fantastic enhancements to Power BI. This can extend functionality without the need for additional costly and difficult to maintain solutions.
Then we will look at some specific examples and advances use cases. These include sharing insights, gathering feedback, and field-testing updates to your report.
Power BI Version Control App
In this session we will show you how to use and deploy the Power BI version app, offered from PowerBI.tips.
Power BI Version Control is a free, fully packaged solution that lets users apply version control, local editing and manage PBIX or PBIT files.
The solution is fully in the Power Platform and SharePoint environment. The app can give business users or smaller organizations the ability to easily implement version control for their Power BI projects.
Power BI Bookmarks Tips, Tricks and Best Practices
In this session, we will look at best practices on creating your PBIX file, assigning visual metadata and creating bookmarks and templates.
This session will not cover data visualization, storytelling, DAX or performance. Rather, it will focus on creating a well-designed PBIX file and applying bookmarks. This will allow you to easily maintain and make changes to reports in the future or hand off a report to another developer with ease.
Introduction to Version Control, GIT, and Power BI Developer mode
This session will guide you through the basics of version control, ensuring you understand its significance for efficient Power BI project management. We will introduce you to GIT, a widely used version control system, without delving into intricate code or overly technical jargon.
In just one hour, you will gain a genuine grasp of how it all works.
Key Topics Covered:
- Demystifying Version Control: We'll explain version control in plain language, emphasizing why it's pivotal for successful Power BI projects.
- An Introduction to GIT: Get a straightforward overview of GIT, without getting bogged down in technical details. Discover why it's so popular and beneficial.
- The Power of Power BI Developer Mode: Understand how the new Power BI Developer Mode simplifies development and collaboration, without diving into intricate coding.
- Version Control in Power BI: Not all users need GIT, so understand the options for all projects and different methods available.
- Practical Tips for Success: We'll share practical insights and straightforward tips for effectively using version control in Power BI.
Suitable for any data analyst, a Power BI developer, BI enthusiast, or anyone looking to understand enterprise features.
10 tips you should know to level up your data storytelling and visualizations
This session is designed for anyone from analysts to data scientists who want to improve their data visualization skills.
Does margarine cause divorces in Maine? Will I really have twelve cats by the year 2040? To answer these, we will cover tips to avoid misleading users with your visuals and common mistakes people unknowingly make.
The session will run through 10 tips including visuals design, layouts, and data storytelling. We’ll also cover how to make your visuals performant and your reports manageable. Expect a relaxed and tongue in cheek session, with some plenty of examples on what not to do.
The session will be suitable for both beginners and intermediate users and will provide practical tips that can be applied immediately to create reports that tell a story and help users to act on their data.
Improve your data storytelling: A visual design framework for impactful reports
In today's data-driven world, it's crucial to create reports that not only present data but also tell a story. Many projects fail because they don't answer users' questions We want to create reports that not only look great but tell a compelling story through data, hold narrative to create an impact, and truly drive action within your organization.
In this session, we'll explore a powerful visual design framework for creating impactful reports in Power BI. Comprising of five stages, this framework is your compass for creating reports that deliver valuable insights.
The framework will help you to map out a report, create a sensible layout, and design the visuals on the page. We will run through tips on visuals design, flow, and data storytelling. We’ll also cover how to make your visuals performant and your reports manageable.
We will then build a report layout using Figma and theme generator, covering the basics of these tools so you can get started.
Whether you're a seasoned data analyst or just starting with Power BI, this session will provide you with the tools and knowledge to create reports that are both visually stunning and effective in driving action and telling a data story. Join us to learn how to make your reports stand out and make a significant impact on your organization's decision-making.
Demystifying Microsoft Fabric: A No-code, No-jargon Introduction
Are you curious about Microsoft Fabric but find the technical jargon overwhelming? Join us for a session that breaks down Microsoft Fabric in a way that requires no prior coding knowledge or tech-savvy background.
In this engaging and accessible session, we'll unravel the complexities surrounding Microsoft Fabric, the new Microsoft platform that plays a crucial role in modern software development and cloud infrastructure. Our goal is to empower attendees with a clear understanding of what Microsoft Fabric is and how it impacts various aspects of technology and business.
Led by industry experts, this session will use simple language, relatable examples, and visual aids to explain the core concepts behind Microsoft Fabric. We'll cover concepts such as data lakes, delta and parquet, GIT and version control, and explore all the Fabric services. All without delving into intricate technical details, covering terminology at an introductory level so you won’t get left behind
Whether you're a business professional seeking to make informed decisions about adopting Microsoft Fabric, a developer curious about the evolving tech landscape, or simply someone interested in demystifying complex technology, this session is tailored for you. Prepare to gain valuable insights that will demystify Microsoft Fabric and leave you feeling confident in your grasp of this transformative technology.
Key Takeaways:
- A clear understanding of Microsoft Fabric and its role in software development and cloud infrastructure.
- Insights into how Microsoft Fabric simplifies application deployment, scalability, and resource management.
- No-code, no-jargon explanations that make complex concepts accessible to everyone.
- Increased confidence in discussing and exploring Microsoft Fabric in various contexts
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