Power Bi Senior Data

Frank Adjei-Banin Cranford, NJ +1-862-***-**** *******@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/fbanin/

SUMMARY

Senior Data & Analytics Professional with 15+ years of experience designing scalable data solutions and delivering actionable insights. Specialized in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Synapse Analytics with proven success in cloud architecture, end-to-end BI strategy, and enterprise reporting. Expert in DAX, data governance, and advanced analytics.

Core Focus Areas:

Data Architecture & Engineering: Scalable data pipelines, cloud migration, semantic modeling, governance, CI/CD

Business Intelligence & Analytics: Power BI consulting, DAX optimization, dashboard UX, storytelling with data

CERTIFICATIONS

Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (Microsoft 2024)

Azure Data Engineer Associate (Microsoft 2024)

Generative AI for Business with Azure OpenAI (Microsoft-Great Learning 2024)

Technology Specialist (Microsoft)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Power BI Microsoft Fabric Synapse Analytics SQL Python DAX R Databricks SSAS SSRS SSIS SQL Server Event hubs CI/CD DevOps GitHub Spark Azure AWS PowerShell Snowflake

KEY PROJECT

•Energy Finance Platform (Bloomberg): Developed and deployed Power BI reports and dashboards new Fabric architecture.

•Health Dashboard (USAID): Embedded Power BI into a caregiver app to monitor maternal and migrant health.

•Insurance BI Platform (Cover-All Technologies): Led BI and Analytic Framework architecture.

•Enterprise BI for Client Retention (Merrill Lynch): Built and deployed BI dashboards supporting $500M in assets.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT 01/2025 – Present

Power BI & Fabric Consultant – Multiple Clients

•Advised mid-sized enterprises and startups on transitioning to scalable Power BI environments on Microsoft Fabric.

•Developed executive dashboards and modular semantic models.

•Led Fabric Proof of Concept implementations and cost optimization strategies.

•Published articles on SQLServerCentral and LinkedIn on DAX, Power BI, and Fabric architecture.

•Developed guides and templates for BI enablement.

POWER BI ARCHITECT/Data Architect, (Bloomberg) INSIGHT ENTERPRISES INC., NEW YORK 07/2024 – 12/2024

Led a successful implementation of a scalable and secure Power BI solution as part of Bloomberg’s New Energy Finance tools. This hybrid architecture seamlessly integrated various data sources for internal and subscription-based analytics reports and dashboards leveraging Azure Fabric and Power BI Report Server.

BI AND ANALYTICS ENGINEER, SOFTNET, NEW YORK 01/2022 – 07/2024

•Led the development of a comprehensive analytics solution for a client, utilizing Synapse Analytics and Power BI. Achievements included redesigning star schema data and optimizing DAX measures, resulting in a 50% improvement in performance and efficiency during data processing and Power BI reporting refresh cycles.

•Applied UI/UX principles and Data Visualization are best practices, in conjunction with advanced Power BI features and DAX Patterns, to create compelling and user-centric data narratives that drive informed decision-making.

SENIOR TECHNICAL LEAD, BROADBEACH, REMOTE 05/2017 – 12/2021

Spearheaded a 5-year USAID initiative utilizing Microsoft on-premise and Azure BI stack, along with other innovative digital technologies, for data collection, management, and evidence-based decision-making. Key achievements included:

•Embedding interactive Power BI dashboards and actionable reports into an interoperable cross-border mobile solution for migrant health caregivers.

•Developing and implementing improved regional semantic data models and complex DAX measures to scale disease tracking, outbreak alert reporting, and dashboarding

Solution Architect, MICROSOFT, EMEA 12/2015 – 04/2017

•Galvanized strategic customer initiatives on the Microsoft Data Platform, leading the implementation of Azure and Power BI Platforms for clients.

•Led the conceptualization and implementation of the inaugural Azure and Power BI Platforms for a regional bank, driving innovation and efficiency within the organizationLed deep technical architecture discussions with senior customer executives to drive cloud adoption and deployments.

Senior BI Consultant, DUCK CREEK TECHNOLOGIES, NEW JERSEY 11/2014 – 06/2015

•Led agile software engineering and development life cycle on core parts of the data management software.

•Led business in integrating predictive models into insurance for new market opportunities and claim fraud.

•Design member of BI ETL framework.

Senior BI Consultant, BUSINESS & DECISION, PENNSYLVANIA 01/2013 – 12/2013

•Design and implementation of end-to-end enterprise BI and advanced analytics solutions, including implementation of data warehouse, data mart, and ETL architecture for Flushing Bank.

•Pre-sales and sales efforts demonstrations, business requirements gathering, technical architecture specification, and daily project management.

•Develop customer value propositions and technical sales presentations with Account Managers

Senior BI Architect, COVER-ALL TECHNOLOGIES, NEW YORK 07/2008 – 08/2012

•Key designer of the Insurance Analytic Framework (IAF), which became the organization's leading BI software.

•Contributed to a start-up's growth from 2million to 7 million in 3 years through architectural expertise.

•Supported data warehouse management, cube development, report generation, and ETL implementation for high-profile clients.

•Led and mentored a team of SQL, ETL, and application developers, promoting successful project execution and continuous learning.

Assistant Vice President, MERRILL LYNCH, NEW JERSEY 05/2005– 04/2008

-Implemented an enterprise Business Intelligence (BI) system to support over $500 million in campaign-related assets for Institutional Plans. The solution encompassed the creation of compelling storytelling dashboards customized for global private clients.

-Implemented Six Sigma systems, achieving a 70% reduction in data processing time and a 90% decrease in human errors through automated ETL, data quality audits and Paginated mailing reports leading to the retention of a $400 million portfolio.

EDUCATION

•MSc. Predictive Analytics, Northwestern University, Chicago (2016) – GPA 3.6/4.0

•Graduate Studies, Civil Engineering, DTU / Purdue University

•BSc. Physics and Geology, University of Ghana

PUBLICATIONS

Highly rated peer-reviewed technical articles with over 340k readerships. http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Authors/Articles/Frank A._Banin/626010/

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