This was a guided learning experience, but I made sure to go beyond just following steps — I focused on understanding how and why each component works within the full Business Intelligence lifecycle.
This project helped me connect the dots between data engineering, data modeling, and business insights.
What I worked on:
Designed a Star Schema using Fact & Dimension tables for efficient analytical queries
Built a complete ETL pipeline using SSIS
Implemented Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD Type 2) to track historical data changes
Applied Incremental Loading using Last Modified Date for optimized performance
Created an interactive Power BI dashboard to visualize:
Revenue trends
Sales performance
Top sales representatives
Tech Stack:
SQL Server , SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) , Power BI , T-SQL
What I learned:
This project gave me hands-on experience in:
Data Warehouse Design
ETL Development
Data Modeling Best Practices
Turning raw data into actionable insights