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Data Architecture

Designing scalable data platforms.

The Data Detective

Just Because It Works Doesn't Mean It's Right

The report worked. The DAX returned the correct answer. Nobody questioned it until Microsoft Fabric capacity started running at more than 200% usage. This article explores why technically correct code can still be architecturally wrong, and why AI makes understanding the fundamentals more important than ever.

The Data Detective

The Million Pound Spreadsheet

Many organisations still rely on spreadsheets to make decisions worth millions of pounds. Most work perfectly until they do not. This article explores why spreadsheet-driven reporting becomes so deeply embedded, the hidden risks it creates, and how better data architecture reduces dependence without losing business flexibility.