Design Philosophy
Clarity First
Every pixel serves a purpose. I eliminate visual noise to highlight what truly matters—insights that drive decisions.
Human-Centered
Built for the people who rely on them daily. I consider the analyst, the executive, and the field worker equally.
Actionable Design
Beyond pretty charts—dashboards that guide action. Smart filtering, drill-downs, and contextual alerts.
Process - How I Work
From stakeholder interviews to pixel-perfect Power BI implementations
Discovery & Research
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Stakeholder interviews to understand decision-making needs
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Data audit and source mapping
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Competitive dashboard analysis
Information Architecture
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KPI definition and metric hierarchy
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User flow mapping for different personas
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Wireframing and layout exploration
Visual Design & Prototyping
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High-fidelity dashboard mockups in Figma
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Design system creation for consistency
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Interactive prototyping for user testing
Power BI Development
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DAX measure optimization
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Data model relationships and performance tuning
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Row-level security implementation
Tools & Capabilities
The stack I use to bring data to life
Power BI
DAX, M Language, Premium
Figma
Prototyping & Design Systems
SQL
Complex Queries & Optimization
Excel
Advanced Analytics & VBA
ETL processes, data cleaning, automated refresh schedules, and API integrations
Data Engineering
KPI cards, trend lines, heatmaps, geographic maps, decomposition trees, and custom visuals
Visualization Types
Mobile-optimized layouts, touch-friendly interactions, and cross-device consistency
Responsive Design
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