POCs & Strategic Assessments
Fast validation before full commitment
Are you evaluating Microsoft Fabric and need to understand how it works with your data? Want to validate an approach before committing to a full platform build? A two-week proof of concept gives you hands-on experience, decision-ready insights, and a clear roadmap - all with minimal risk and investment.
What You Get
Working Prototype
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Functioning Fabric environment with your real data
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Implemented use case demonstrating key capabilities
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Working pipelines, lakehouse, and reports
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Hands-on demonstration of Fabric in action
Decision-Ready Documentation
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Architecture recommendations for full implementation
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Migration feasibility assessment
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ROI analysis and cost projections
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Detailed roadmap with phases and timeline
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Technical specification for next steps
Knowledge Transfer
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Demonstration of working prototype
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Architecture walkthrough and best practices
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Q&A session addressing your specific concerns
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Clear understanding of what full implementation entails
How We Work Together
Week 1:
Planning and Setup
Kick-off Meeting:
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Introduce the project team
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Define goals and success criteria
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Outline the project plan and timeline
Requirements Gathering:
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Conduct workshops with stakeholders and prioritise use cases
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Document business requirements and technical specifications
Platform Setup:
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Configure the Fabric platform
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Set up necessary integrations
Week 2:
Development and Showcase
Prototype Development:
- Implement key features and functionalities
- Regular check-ins to ensure alignment with requirements
Testing and Validation:
- Conduct functional and acceptance testing
- Gather feedback from stakeholders and end users
Review and Adjustments:
- Make necessary adjustments based on feedback
- Ensure all deliverables meet the defined success criteria
Final Presentation:
- Showcase the developed prototype
- Present findings and discuss next steps
Timeline & Investment
Typical Duration: 2-4 weeks depending on scope
Engagement Model: Fixed-scope project with defined deliverables
Focus Areas:
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Data integrations and transformations
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Data governance and security
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Self-service BI capabilities
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Microsoft Fabric Copilot
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Process automation
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User enablement
What Affects Timeline:
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Complexity of the use case
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Data source availability and quality
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Stakeholder availability for workshops
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Integration requirements
Getting Started:
We begin with a brief scoping call to understand your use case and confirm the POC can answer your key questions.
Who This Is For
This POC service works best for organisations that:
✓ Are exploring Fabric but need proof it works for your use case
✓ Want to validate technical feasibility before full commitment
✓ Need executive buy-in with a working demonstration
✓ Are evaluating Fabric alongside other platforms
✓ Have a specific use case to validate quickly
✓ Want to understand costs and effort before scaling
This might not be the right fit if:
✗ You're ready for full platform implementation (consider Fabric Platform Build)
✗ You need extensive features beyond a single use case
✗ You don't have data or a use case ready to test
Why Choose Me
Early Fabric Expertise
I've worked with Microsoft Fabric since its private preview phase at Avanade, giving me deep understanding of its architecture and evolution from traditional BI and Azure platforms.
Design-First Philosophy
Your platform won't just be technically sound - it will be intuitive for end users. I prioritise user experience alongside architecture.
Deep Microsoft Data Platform Experience
Fifteen years building enterprise data platforms with Microsoft technologies - traditional business intelligence, Azure data services, and Power BI. As a Microsoft MVP and Fabric go-to-market lead at Avanade during private preview, I gained early access to how it unifies everything I'd been building separately. I understand what Fabric evolved from and how to bridge your current state to its full potential.
End-to-End Delivery
You get one person accountable for the entire platform, not a team of consultants with varying expertise levels.
Community-Informed
As founder of the London Microsoft Fabric User Group, I bring insights from hundreds of implementations to your project.