Meet Your Data Goals
Welcome to MS Data Academy, where your journey into the world of Microsoft data and analytics begins. Discover our expert-led Microsoft XIAD (training in a day), all designed to meet your data learning and organisation goals.
XIAD
Explore Microsoft In a Day Workshops delivered by the MS Data Academy experts
Dashboard in a Day
Power BI Dashboards in a day (DIAD)
Fabric Analyst in a Day
Fabric Analyst in a Day (FAIAD)
Real-Time Intelligence in a Day (RTIAD)
Real-Time Intelligence in a Day (RTIAD)
Meet Your Experts
Each MS Data Academy expert runs their own business, get in touch directly.
Kathrin Borchert
Kathrin Borchert is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP specializing in Power BI and Fabric. As the founder of YoDaBI, she offers services including reporting strategy, roll-out planning, governance check-ups, monitoring and administration, environment check-ups, and training and coaching. Kathrin is also a speaker and teacher, dedicated to empowering users to harness the full potential of their data.
Andy Cutler
Andy Cutler is a Microsoft Azure Cloud & Fabric consultant, Data Platform MVP, and runs a UK consultancy Datahai. With over 20 years experience in Microsoft data technologies, Andy has worked with SQL Server, Azure Data Platform, Synapse Analytics Power BI, and Fabric.
Andy’s consultancy Datahai offers a range of services including assessments and reviews, architecture guidance, end-to-end data platform solutions, bespoke projects, training, & helps clients leverage existing technology investments, optimize costs and maximize the value of Azure, Fabric, & Power BI.
Nikola Ilic
Nikola makes music from the data! Power BI and Microsoft Fabric addict, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, O’Reilly Author and Instructor, Pluralsight Author, blogger, speaker…Interested in everything related to data – always eager to extract valuable info from raw data in the most effective way. Multi-year experience working with (predominantly) Microsoft Data Platform (Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL Server, SSAS, SSIS, SSRS). Father of 2 and a true football (and Barca) fan!
Markus Ehrenmueller-Jensen
Markus transforms raw and dirty data into savory data which makes appetite for insights. With over three decades of experience in modeling and querying relational databases and working with Power BI and it’s predecessors the PowerPivot add-in for Excel he was deep into the tech behind when Microsoft Fabric was publicly announced. Markus works as an data architect, project lead and trainer for a variety of customers of all industries. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, published author and public speaker.
Prathy Kamasani
Prathyusha (Prathy) Kamasani is the founder of Data Nova, a small business dedicated to Microsoft BI solutions. With over 15 years of experience in the data sector, Prathy prioritizes the “design first” approach. Whether developing a well-structured data platform or producing actionable, user-centric reports, Prathy’s goal is to make your organization’s data both accessible and truly impactful. From constructing comprehensive data platforms to designing interactive Power BI visualizations, Prathy skillfully blends design and data to reveal valuable insights.
Prathy is also enthusiastic about sharing knowledge through conferences and workshops, often found at the London Fabric User Group, which Prathy established in 2016.
Brian Bønk
Brian is a senior principal consultant and has worked with SQL Server for more than two decades – varying from projects on both size and complexity. He has been a part of the Power BI and analytics universe since the beginning and also knows his way around Fabric from both an engineering approach and analytics approach.
Brian is a FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect and holds several certifications related to the Microsoft Data Platform and Business Intelligence. He blogs at dcode.bi and he loves data and is always trying to glue the business and tech together using his knowledge and experience.
He is always open to meeting new people and helping them to get better tomorrow.
Stephanie Bruno
Stephanie Bruno is a Microsoft Fabric and Power BI consultant and trainer, a Data Platform MVP, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and the co-founder and Grand High Witch of Data Witches. Stephanie’s magic lies in transforming data into clear, actionable insights that make a real difference. With extensive experience working alongside businesses, non-profits, and individuals, she conjures up solutions that blend cutting-edge Microsoft technologies with the practical realities of existing data landscapes. Her approach is rooted in a deep understanding of her clients’ needs and goals, crafting solutions that don’t just work—they go above and beyond.
Shabnam Watson
Shabnam Watson is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and founder of ABI Cube, a consulting firm focused on data and AI solutions with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. She has extensive experience helping organizations build scalable analytics platforms and unlock insights through modern data strategies.
Shabnam delivers hands-on workshops including Fabric in a Day and other Microsoft XIAD sessions, with a focus on real-world scenarios and practical learning. She’s also coauthoring Analytics Engineering with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI and regularly speaks at events like the Fabric Community Conference, Power Platform Community Conference, PASS Summit, and Community Summit North America.
Denis Selimovich