Business Problem
- Real-Time Dashboards: Consultants could instantly view up-to-date, interactive dashboards after uploading data.
- Manual Data Handling: Consultants manually managed data in spreadsheets, leading to inefficiencies and inconsistent reporting.
- Lack of Real-Time Dashboards: No easy way for consultants to upload data and instantly view customized dashboards, limiting timely decision-making.
- Fragmented Reporting: Consultants struggled to view and analyze the most up-to-date data, leading to delays in insights.
Methodology
- Frontend Development: Developed a login system and a simple interface for consultants to upload data (CSV, Excel) and view dashboards based on both current and past uploads.
- Backend Process: Data is uploaded to Azure Blob Storage, transformed in real time (within one minute), and transferred into a SQL database. Data is pushed into Power BI, where dynamic, real-time dashboards are automatically generated and available to consultants with a click.
- Optimization: Ensured rapid data processing for large datasets, maintaining speed and scalability.
Technology
- Frontend: Web interface on the Inizio Portal for data upload and dashboard viewing.
- Backend: Azure Blob Storage, SQL Database, Azure Functions for data processing, and Power BI for dashboard visualization.
Considerations
- Speed: Optimized backend processes to ensure quick data handling (under one minute).
- Security: Implemented encryption and access controls to protect sensitive data.
- User Adoption: Designed a simple, intuitive interface to minimize training and encourage adoption.
Business Impact:
- Faster Decision-Making: Consultants made quicker, data-driven decisions with real-time access to dashboards.
- Empowered Users: Consultants became more self-sufficient, reducing dependency on IT for reports.
- Increased Engagement: Dashboard usage increased by 30%, as consultants regularly used the tool to analyze data.
Results & Implementation
- Real-Time Dashboards: Consultants could instantly view up-to-date, interactive dashboards after uploading data.
- Improved Efficiency: The time to generate reports and dashboards was reduced, empowering consultants to make faster decisions.
- Enhanced User Experience: Streamlined the entire process from data upload to visualization, increasing user.