In this episode of The Analytic Mind, host Sam McKay welcomes data expert Nikola Ilic, also known as the Data Mozart, to discuss the latest developments in the data world. Nikola shares his background working with traditional Microsoft business intelligence products and his current focus on Power BI and Azure Synapse Analytics. The conversation then turns to the strength of Microsoft's data platform and the integration of its various components. Sam and Nikola also explore the potential of AI technology in data analysis and productivity, citing recent advancements in PowerPoint and Power BI.

Nikola Ilic is a renowned data expert with extensive experience working with traditional Microsoft Business Intelligence stack, Power BI, and Azure Synapse Analytics. He is passionate about the Microsoft Evolution and BI stack and has identified a talent gap in the Power BI community to create highquality solutions that can cater to different business units. Nikola believes that the combination of AI and Power BI can revolutionize the way people use data to make informed decisions, leading to increased productivity and success.

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00:00 Introduction
05:24 Big Wins and Gains in Productivity and Analysis through Microsoft's Ecosystem of Tools
14:03 The Future of Power BI and AI: Automating Insights and Democratizing Data Analytics
22:55 Best Practices and Challenges in Enterprise Architecting of Power BI
35:21 Understanding the Difference Between Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Data Lake House.
45:31 The Potential of AI Overlay and Automating Analytics for Everyday Business Users
49:37 Empowering Communities Through Free Power BI Boot Camps: Scaling Up for Greater Impact
59:19 Enterprise DNA's (Not So Secret) Move to a Global Geographic Pricing Model

Connect with Nikola Ilic
Website: ⁠https://datamozart.com/⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠  / nikolailicdatamozart   ⁠
Twitter: ⁠  / datamozart⁠  

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