Learn vital Power BI data modeling fundamentals including Star Schema, fact and dimension building, relationships, role-playing tables, and calculation groups, bypassing complexities.
Everything in Power BI is more complicated if you don’t build a good data model. Business Intelligence consultants spend an entire career learning how to build data models, but NOT you! Understanding the fundamentals of dimensional modeling (Star Schema) can get you very far in Power BI. During this session, you will learn what a Star Schema is, building facts and dimensions, understanding relationships, role-playing tables and calculation
groups.
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Learn with the Nerds - Data Modeling
Everything in Power BI is more complicated if you don’t build a good data model. Business Intelligence consultants spend an entire career learning how to build data models, but NOT you! Understanding the fundamentals of dimensional modeling (Star Schema) can get you very far in Power BI.
Mitchell Pearson is a Solution Architect, Consultant, and Trainer with 14 years of experience at Pragmatic Works helping organizations modernize their data and analytics platforms using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric. He specializes in designing scalable, enterprise-ready data solutions that align technical architecture with real business outcomes.
Mitchell is known for helping organizations navigate some of the most complex aspects of modern data platforms. Whether guiding customers through Fabric implementations, data modernization initiatives, or enterprise analytics strategies, he has a unique ability to break down sophisticated concepts into practical, understandable frameworks. From Lakehouse architecture and data engineering to medallion architecture design and governance strategies, Mitchell helps teams understand not only what to build, but why it matters and how to implement it successfully.
As a Solution Architect, Mitchell works closely with customers to design both consulting engagements and training programs that accelerate adoption and ensure long-term success. He helps organizations create clear roadmaps for Azure and Fabric implementations, balancing technical best practices with business priorities. His experience spans data platform modernization, analytics strategy, cloud migration, AI readiness, governance, and enterprise reporting solutions.
A recognized author, speaker, and educator, Mitchell has written books on SQL Server, Power BI, and the Power Platform and regularly shares insights on modern data architecture and analytics. His technical expertise includes Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, Power BI, and the broader Microsoft data ecosystem. Customers value his ability to make complex technologies approachable, helping technical and business teams align around a common vision and confidently move forward with modern data solutions.
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