I’ve recently decided to have a go at vibe coding, using Lovable. After building my first application to integrate project controls reporting, I started exploring what else might be possible. Naturally, I gravitated towards a problem I’ve been talking about…
Power BI’s April (2026) update finally introduced larger canvas sizes, and the community has been buzzing about the new design possibilities. More space, more flexibility, more room to breathe. But there’s still a missing piece in the conversation, one that…
Oh, alt text. I’ve been asked about it more times than I can count. The question usually arrives with a hopeful pause, as if there might finally be a neat, universal rule that makes the whole thing simple. But alt…
Speaking about systemic barriers for women in the workplace is not new. But acting on them? That’s where the real gap still exists. Recently, I had the opportunity to share part of my journey in the MotherBoard Mums in Tech…
Accessibility is something I advocate for constantly, especially when it comes to colour contrast. Yet every time the topic comes up, there’s always someone who believes contrast is just a matter of “choosing colours that look okay together.” Apparently, it’s not “technical enough.” So this time, instead of explaining why colour contrast matters, I…
I still remember the first time I saw a demo of DAX User‑Defined Functions (UDFs) in Power BI. I was genuinely fascinated. For years, DAX has been incredibly powerful, but it has also encouraged repetition. We copy patterns, duplicate logic,…
In one of my recent sessions, “Accidental Data Lies: How Poor Visual Can Choices Mislead”, I take a deep dive into common chart crimes and the ethics of data visualisation and storytelling. One of my favourite examples is truncated axes.…
Happy 2026! If you’re still hunting for a New Year’s resolution, here’s a good one: get to know your data model like it’s your best friend! Understanding how your relationships work, especially the sneaky bidirectional ones, can save you hours of head-scratching…
When I first started my career, feedback was the part I dreaded most. I’d sit there in review meetings, smiling politely on the outside, while inside I was defensive, anxious, sometimes even furious. Every comment felt personal. A verdict on…
Let’s talk about scope creep. Or as I like to call it this time of year, the ghost that haunts your Power BI projects. You start with a sleek, elegant report, one goal, one purpose. It’s a thing of beauty. It…
