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
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Requirements Gathering:
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Conduct workshops with stakeholders and prioritise use cases
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Document business requirements and technical specifications
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Platform Setup:
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Configure the Fabric platform
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Set up necessary integrations
Week 2:
Development and Showcase
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Prototype Development:
- Implement key features and functionalities
- Regular check-ins to ensure alignment with requirements
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Testing and Validation:
- Conduct functional and acceptance testing
- Gather feedback from stakeholders and end users
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Review and Adjustments:
- Make necessary adjustments based on feedback
- Ensure all deliverables meet the defined success criteria
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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
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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.