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Topic: Fabric for Power BI Developers: How to Get Started

Abstract:
Microsoft Fabric extends Power BI beyond report development into a broader, end-to-end analytics platform. But for Power BI developers, getting started can be challenging when faced with concepts like OneLake, Lakehouses, Dataflow Gen2 Data Pipelines, and Direct Lake.

This session provides a practical introduction to Fabric from a Power BI developer’s perspective, focusing on the concepts and capabilities that matter most when making the transition.

In this session, we will:

• Explore where Power BI fits within the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.
• Understand key Fabric concepts including OneLake, Lakehouses, Data Pipelines, and Direct Lake.
• Walk through an end-to-end analytics workflow in Fabric.
• Share a practical roadmap for Power BI developers getting started with Fabric.

Speaker: Quzeem Olamide

Profile:
Quzeem Olamide is a BI and Data Analyst with hands-on experience in the marketing industry, where he has supported operational analytics, reporting automation, and the development of decision-support dashboards. He is a Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst and Fabric Data Engineer Associate, bringing both technical expertise and practical business understanding to his analytics work.

Beyond his core analytics role, Olamide is a technical writer and educator with a passion for simplifying complex data concepts. He has authored analytics articles, delivered one-on-one coaching, and created learning resources for aspiring and practicing data professionals. He is dedicated to helping businesses and individuals harness data effectively for growth, clarity, and better decision-making.