Yusuf Alkac
Houston,TX
Summary
With over 9 years of experience as a Senior Power BI Developer, I specialize in converting complex data into clear and actionable insights. My strengths lie in being a skilled Data Storyteller and Business Intelligence Strategist, using Power BI to lead impactful projects across various industries. Through my technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and strategic mindset, I am dedicated to utilizing data to make informed decisions, streamline operations, and empower teams for exceptional business achievements. Let's connect and discover how we can leverage the power of data to revolutionize your organization's success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Data Analyst
Anywhere Real Estate
06.2024 - Current
- Design and develop detailed financial reports that incorporate advanced custom calculations and logic, enabling a comprehensive view of business performance and financial health
- Leverage Power BI and SQL for deep data analysis, transforming raw financial data into structured, actionable reports that support decision-making for key stakeholders
- Collaborate with financial and operational teams to define KPIs, metrics, and data sources, ensuring that reporting frameworks align with strategic objectives
- Implement data validation and quality assurance processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability across financial dashboards and reducing discrepancies in financial reporting
- Automate recurring financial reports and optimize refresh rates using Power BI Gateway, reducing report turnaround time and ensuring up-to-date information for end-users
- Apply row-level security (RLS) to ensure data compliance and access control, customizing data views based on user roles
- Customized analytics dashboards for executive leadership, providing real-time insights that informed critical business decisions.
- Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
Lead Power BI Developer
Hallmark
06.2018 - 05.2024
- Led the development of over50 dynamic dashboards and visualizations, empowering business units with real-time data insights to drive strategic decisions and improve operational performance
- Managed end-to-end BI projects, from requirements gathering to deployment, consistently delivering high-quality solutions that align with business needs and improve data accessibility
- Integrated Power BI with a variety of data sources, including SQL Server, Azure Data Lake, Salesforce, and Google Analytics, creating efficient ETL processes that streamlined data flow
- Conducted extensive Power BI training sessions for over200 employees, fostering a self-service BI culture and significantly increasing data literacy across departments
- Championed the migration from legacy BI tools to Power BI, including data cleansing, ETL optimization, and report redesigns, which resulted in cost savings and improved report performance
- Developed custom connectors for proprietary systems, enabling seamless integration and enhancing data accessibility for specific business processes
- Utilized Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks to automate ETL processes, reducing data processing times and enabling real-time data availability in Power BI dashboards
- Optimized report performance by implementing best practices in data modeling, which improved load times by60% and enhanced user experience
- Integrated predictive analytics and machine learning models using Python and R within Power BI, offering advanced insights and supporting proactive decision-making
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
- Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
Senior Power BI Developer
Cerner Corporation
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive suite of Power BI reports and dashboards, incorporating complex data models, advanced DAX calculations, and custom visualizations to support strategic goals across multiple departments
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to define key metrics and KPIs, translating complex requirements into technical solutions that aligned with Cerner's strategic priorities
- Spearheaded data model optimization initiatives, employing advanced data shaping, DAX, and query optimization techniques, resulting in enhanced report performance and scalability
- Automated data refreshes, report generation, and distribution using Power BI Gateway and Dataflows, improving data accuracy and availability for decision-makers
- Introduced custom JavaScript visuals within Power BI, adding unique interactive features that improved user engagement and data exploration capabilities
- Played a pivotal role in a project that won the "Innovative Use of BI Tools" award in2017, recognized for creating an impactful data visualization platform
- Led cross-functional teams in data migration projects, ensuring seamless integration of new data sources and minimizing disruptions to ongoing reporting processes
- Established and enforced Power BI development standards, including best practices for code quality, report design, and performance optimization, improving consistency across BI solutions
Power BI Developer
DST Systems
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Contributed to the development of20+ Power BI reports and dashboards, applying Azure data services to enhance data accuracy, performance, and user engagement
- Led a supply chain management dashboard project that leveraged Power BI and Azure AI capabilities to streamline processes, significantly improving efficiency and decision-making
- Performed rigorous data analysis and validation using SQL and Power Query, ensuring data integrity and reliability in reports
- Integrated Power BI with multiple data sources, including ERP and CRM systems, providing a unified view of business operations and facilitating better decision-making
- Conducted user training sessions and created detailed documentation to improve engagement and proficiency in Power BI, increasing user confidence and report adoption
- Actively participated in Agile development processes, using Azure DevOps to manage sprints and maintain high delivery standards
- Supported data governance initiatives by implementing Azure Purview for establishing data usage, security, and quality standards within Power BI environments
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
Education
Supply Chain Management
University of Missouri Kansas City
Skills
- Advanced Power BI Development
- Data Integration and ETL, DAX, Power Query M, Custom Visualizations, Agile Project Management, Python and R for Data Analytics
- Machine Learning Integration
- SQL Server
- Azure Data Lake, Salesforce Integration, Row-Level Security, Data Modeling, Performance Optimization, Data Cleansing, Data Warehouse Solutions, Team Leadership
- Time management
- End user support
- Team collaboration
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
Timeline
Senior Data Analyst
Anywhere Real Estate
06.2024 - Current
Lead Power BI Developer
Hallmark
06.2018 - 05.2024
Senior Power BI Developer
Cerner Corporation
05.2016 - 05.2018
Power BI Developer
DST Systems
04.2015 - 04.2016
Supply Chain Management
University of Missouri Kansas City
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