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Esli

Meet Esli

Esli has a background in applied informatics and several years of hands-on experience in data analytics. He specializes in Power BI and Azure, building reports and dashboards from requirements through to delivery. Colleagues know him as the person who quietly gets things done, usually with a padel racket in his bag.

We asked Esli some thoughtful questions

Esli, how did you discover your passion for data?

I discovered my passion for data through a deep interest in its ability to bring about significant change. Observing how insights derived from data can influence and reshape not only individual behaviors but also corporate decision-making processes fascinated me immensely. The remarkable potential of data to initiate meaningful transformations, whether as a source of motivation in sports or as a catalyst for significant shifts in corporate strategy, has been a driving force behind my passion for this dynamic field. Additionally, my technical background has piqued my curiosity about the intricate setups and solutions that underlie the utilization of data, further fueling my enthusiasm for this exciting domain.

Why did you specifically choose Plainsight?

I decided to work for Plainsight because I have great confidence in my colleagues who started the company. They are not only skilled in their technical abilities but also really great people to work with. I also admire Plainsight's values and high standards. What further persuaded me to come on board was the opportunity to be part of this thrilling venture from the beginning. I am enthusiastic about observing the company's expansion and playing a role in Plainsight's path toward becoming a success story

If you could spend a day with any fictional character, who would it be and what would you do together?

If I had to make such a fun choice, my choice would undoubtedly be Luffy from the world of One Piece. This cheerful and spirited character is at the helm of a pirate crew where each member, despite their unique individual goals, comes together to pursue a greater collective goal: finding the “One Piece’. This camaraderie resonates with the way we work together in the world of data analytics, working toward a common goal while acknowledging our different interests in data. A day with Luffy promises nothing short of a grand celebration with epic festivities.

Articles by Esli

Will we soon just talk to our data?Data Strategy

Will we soon just talk to our data?

Conversational AI finally promises real self-service analytics. Whether talking to your data gives you answers you can trust depends less on the data agent than on the foundation beneath it. A Plainsight point of view, based on the work we are doing with our first clients.

Esli Van Acoleyen
Copilot Gives Bad Answers? Fix Your Data First.Power BI

Copilot Gives Bad Answers? Fix Your Data First.

Copilot misses the mark when your Power BI semantic model isn't prepared for AI. Two concrete steps (clean up your model and use Prep Data for AI) turn unusable answers into ones you'd happily share with your manager.

Esli Van Acoleyen
SQL Databases in Fabric: Because Life's Too Short for Database Configuration NightmaresMicrosoft Fabric

SQL Databases in Fabric: Because Life's Too Short for Database Configuration Nightmares

At the end of 2024, databases were introduced to Microsoft Fabric, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Fabric as an end-to-end data…

Esli Van Acoleyen
Reporting on Officient with Power BIPower BI

Reporting on Officient with Power BI

This guide complements the free Power BI app for Officient, available on Microsoft AppSource: Officient Reporting. It helps you quickly gain insights from…

Esli Van Acoleyen
Reporting on Odoo with Power BIPower BI

Reporting on Odoo with Power BI

How to connect Odoo's accounting data to Power BI with Plainsight's template app: what it shows, how to create an Odoo API key, and what to watch out for.

Esli Van Acoleyen
Top 5 Insights from Microsoft Fabric Community Conference You Need to KnowMicrosoft Fabric

Top 5 Insights from Microsoft Fabric Community Conference You Need to Know

At the end of September, Microsoft Fabric Community Conference took place in Stockholm. During this four-day event, numerous sessions were organized to keep…

Esli Van Acoleyen

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