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Power BI & Fabric Consulting

Expert SME support from architecture to implementation

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Sometimes you don't need a full platform build. You need someone who knows Power BI and Fabric inside out to help solve a specific problem or guide key decisions. Whether it's designing semantic models for Copilot, analyzing capacity metrics, creating branded templates, or making architectural decisions, I provide targeted expertise where you need it most.

Where I can Help

How We Work Together

How We Work Together

Day-Rate Advisory

Book me for specific challenges or decisions.

Perfect for:

  • Quick capacity audits

  • Architectural reviews

  • Model design validation

  • Template creation

  • Technical decision support

 
Short-Term Projects

Focused engagements (2-6 weeks) with defined deliverables.

Ideal for:

  • Semantic model development

  • Template and standards creation

  • Inventory assessment and recommendations

  • Specific optimization initiatives

 
Ongoing Retainer

Regular support over several months. Arrange for a set number of days per month to:

  • Provide continuous architectural guidance

  • Support multiple initiatives simultaneously

  • Enable gradual team capability building

  • Maintain strategic alignment as your needs evolve

 

Whatever the engagement model, you work directly with me throughout. No handoffs, no junior consultants, no diluted expertise.

How We Work Together

"We need to understand our Power BI capacity and optimise costs" I analyse your capacity metrics, identify optimisation opportunities, establish monitoring practices, and provide recommendations for right-sizing your environment.

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"We want to build semantic models that work with Copilot" I design intelligent models with proper relationships, clear naming conventions, and semantic layer optimisation that enables natural language queries and AI-powered insights.

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"Our reports are inconsistent and don't reflect our brand" I create branded templates, establish design standards, develop custom themes, and provide governance guidelines that ensure consistency across your organisation.

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"We're expanding into Fabric and need guidance on what to migrate" I assess your current Power BI estate, identify candidates for Fabric migration, recommend the right artefacts to use, and create a phased expansion roadmap.

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"We need architectural decisions on our Power BI solution" I provide SME guidance on data modelling approaches, workspace structure, security patterns, performance optimisation, and integration strategies.

Consulting vs Platform Build vs POC

Choose Consulting when:
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  • You need targeted expertise in specific areas

  • You have an existing Power BI environment that needs optimization

  • You want flexible engagement without full implementation commitment

  • Your team needs architectural guidance or specialized skills

  • You're solving specific challenges (capacity, models, templates, governance)​

Choose Platform Build when:
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  • You're building Fabric from scratch or doing major transformation

  • You need comprehensive lakehouse implementation

  • You want end-to-end platform with governance built in

  • You require 8-12 weeks of structured implementation

  • You need full pipeline, semantic model, and report development​

Choose POC when:

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  • You're evaluating Fabric capabilities

  • You want to test specific features with your data

  • You need proof points before a larger investment

  • You have 2 weeks for rapid prototyping

Why Work With Me

Deep Technical Expertise 15+ years across the Microsoft data stack, MVP since 2016, early Fabric access during private preview. I've solved these problems hundreds of times across industries.

 

Design-First Mindset I don't just build technically sound solutions - I create experiences that users actually enjoy. Your reports, models, and platforms will be both powerful and intuitive.

 

Practical, Battle-Tested Approaches As founder of the London Microsoft Fabric User Group and international speaker, I bring patterns and practices proven across real implementations, not just theoretical best practices.

 

Knowledge Transfer Built In I don't just deliver solutions and leave. Training your team while working is standard practice, ensuring you're capable and confident after I'm gone.

Getting started

We begin with a no-obligation conversation to understand your specific needs. I'll assess whether consulting, a platform build, or a POC makes most sense for your situation, and provide clear options with timeline and investment details.

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