Building Dashboards with Power BI & DAX
Key Takeaways:- Learn how to create interactive dashboards using Power BI.
- Understand how to use DAX to calculate fields and manipulate data.
- Explore techniques for building advanced visualizations with Power BI and DAX.
Description
Creating impactful dashboards with Power BI requires not just an eye for design but also a strong understanding of how to manipulate data and build dynamic visualizations. By mastering Power BI and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), you can unlock advanced functionality to create dashboards that are not only interactive but also deeply insightful. For analysts, these skills are critical for turning raw data into actionable insights.
In this hands-on code-along session, Shannon Lindsay, a Senior Program Manager for Power BI at Microsoft, and Stephanie Bruno, a Business Intelligence Architect at iLink Digital, will guide you through the process of building interactive dashboards using Power BI. You’ll learn how to calculate fields and manipulate data with DAX, as well as create sophisticated visualizations that bring your data to life. This session is perfect for data and business analysts looking to level up their Power BI skills and deliver dashboards that drive impact.
Presenter Bio
Shannon loves helping people find their place in the data world. Her journey began with an introduction to Power Query in Excel, sparking a lasting passion for Microsoft BI tools. Now, whether collaborating with the Workout Wednesday team, participating in user groups, or connecting with others, Shannon focuses on making data feel less intimidating.
Shannon is dedicated to building a welcoming community where data professionals and newcomers alike can learn, grow, and connect—driven by empathy and a passion for bringing people together. Shannon writes about data at data-witches.com.
Stephanie is a business intelligence expert with over a decade of analytics experience. Stephanie’s magic lies in transforming data into clear, actionable insights that make a real difference. With extensive experience working alongside businesses, non-profits, and individuals, she conjures up solutions that blend cutting-edge Microsoft technologies with the practical realities of existing data landscapes. Her approach is rooted in a deep understanding of her clients’ needs and goals, crafting solutions that don’t just work—they go above and beyond.
Stephanie’s dedication to the data community and her expertise in Fabric and Power BI have earned her the prestigious Microsoft Data Platform MVP award. She shares her knowledge on her blog, through Power BI tools on GitHub, and by presenting at community events and Microsoft conferences. Known for her clear, approachable style, Stephanie’s superpower is teaching, learning, and building connections within the data community.