Brandon Herrington
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Experienced Power BI Architect & Data Engineering Leader with expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise-level BI solutions. Proven track record of architecting scalable Power BI ecosystems integrated with Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and IoT platforms. Skilled in implementing best practices for data modeling, governance, performance tuning, and Row-Level Security (RLS). Passionate about empowering organizations with data-driven decision-making.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Intelligence Developer
Marmon Group
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented a scalable Power BI architecture integrated with Microsoft Fabric, ADLS, and Synapse Analytics, enabling enterprise-wide data accessibility and performance optimization.
- Architected BI solutions for 50+ manufacturing companies, integrating IoT data streams with Azure-based platforms to drive real-time analytics and decision-making.
- Developed and optimized incremental data refresh pipelines in Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse, ensuring efficient data processing and improved reporting performance.
- Implemented enterprise-grade Row-Level Security (RLS) to enforce data governance, role-based access, and secure reporting across multiple organizational levels.
- Led training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance team capabilities in Power BI adoption, dashboard navigation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Automated manual reporting workflows by developing dynamic Power BI tools, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing manual effort.
Power BI Developer
Cerrowire
Hartselle, AL
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Led the design and enterprise-wide implementation of Microsoft Power BI, establishing a centralized, scalable BI architecture for improved reporting and analytics.
- Designed and deployed 20+ custom data models, enabling data-driven decision-making across multiple business units by implementing optimized star schema designs and performance-tuned DAX measures.
- Developed and delivered advanced analytics solutions, including Paginated Reports, interactive dashboards, and Power BI reports, to provide monthly insights and real-time monitoring.
- Integrated Power Apps write-back functionality, allowing dynamic KPI tracking, data entry, and real-time business process adjustments directly within Power BI.
- Optimized SQL, DAX, and Power Query pipelines, improving query performance, reducing data load times, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
BI Developer/Analyst
Newmark & Company Real Estate Inc.
New York, NY
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Automated 15+ live dashboards, enhancing data visibility and executive decision-making.
- Collaborated on ETL pipeline development, ensuring data integrity and stability.
- Delivered tailored insights for clients, resulting in measurable cost savings and improved performance.
Technical Delivery
SiteREADY
Tampa, FL
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed IT project delivery, including a $1.5M IT refresh project across 50+ locations.
- Conducted software compatibility testing, impacting 9,000 users and 14,000 devices.
- Developed support documentation and tested new product offerings prior to release.
Technical Sergeant
United States Air Force, USAF
Nashville, TN
05.1997 - 05.2013
- Held various roles, including Avionics Craftsman and Quality Assurance Inspector.
- Provided leadership in maintenance operations, achieving numerous accolades for excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Science/Informatics
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TNAssociate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2009
Skills
- Power BI Architecture – Enterprise BI strategy, security, governance
- Data Modeling & DAX Optimization – Star schema, performance tuning
- Azure & Microsoft Fabric – Data Lake, Synapse, ADLS, Delta Tables
- ETL & Data Engineering – SQL, Dataflow, Pipelines, Automation
- Row-Level Security (RLS) – Role-based access, security governance
- Business Intelligence Strategy – KPI standardization, dashboarding
- Power BI Deployment & CI/CD – ALM Toolkit, automation, version control
- IoT & Manufacturing Analytics – Real-time data, machine telemetry
Accomplishments
- 2018 Bravo Innovation Annual Award
- Golden Eagle Award, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
- Air Force Commendation Medal (2x)
- Outstanding Support Systems Performer of the Year
Timeline
Business Intelligence Developer
Marmon Group
05.2023 - Current
Power BI Developer
Cerrowire
04.2021 - 05.2023
BI Developer/Analyst
Newmark & Company Real Estate Inc.
01.2018 - 04.2021
Technical Delivery
SiteREADY
01.2016 - 05.2018
Technical Sergeant
United States Air Force, USAF
05.1997 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Data Science/Informatics
Lipscomb University
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force