Guided Project | Microsoft Power BI + Maven Analytics
This project was part of a guided learning experience through Maven Analytics, where I built an interactive sales dashboard using Microsoft Power BI and the AdventureWorks dataset.
It’s a hands-on example of how I take raw data and turn it into something people can actually use to answer questions, spot trends, and make smarter business decisions.
🧠 What I Worked On
- Power BI for the full BI workflow — from connecting raw CSVs to designing clean, interactive visuals
- Data modeling — built relationships between customers, products, sales, and regions
- DAX measures — used time intelligence and custom calculations to dig deeper into the data
- Visual storytelling — designed intuitive dashboards with slicers, KPIs, drill-throughs, and more
🔍 What You’ll Find in the Dashboard
- Sales Overview
Track revenue, profit, and order trends across time and categories. - Top Customers & Regions
See who’s buying the most, and where they are. - Customer Insights
Break down demographics and buying behavior to spot patterns. - Product Performance
Discover what’s selling, what’s not, and where there’s room to grow. - Decomposition Tree & Key Influencers
Dive into what’s driving sales and what factors are influencing customer decisions.
💡 Why It Matters
This dashboard gives a well-rounded look at sales and customer behavior, helping teams make better calls on where to focus, what’s working, and where they can improve.
For me, it was a great chance to sharpen my Power BI and DAX skills while building something that tells a clear story with data. I love these guided projects, as they usually can help me apply a specific skill or visual to my personal projects.
