The Challenge
The Solution
- We initially pitched two options.
We initially pitched two options – selenium-based web automation or a Power BI REST API integration. Our client leaned towards API for scalability and security, kicking off the integration project in January 2025 with the following features.
- Secure Authentication: Azure Active Directory with OAuth 2.0 or a service principal for tight access control.
- Automated Report Identification and Export: Unique report IDs mapped to workspaces for targeted data pulls.
- Scheduled Execution: Automated extractions to ditch manual work.
- Secure Storage and File Management: Reports funneled to shared folders for compliance and ease.
Collaboration with the client’s Infrastructure team in South Asia was key as they held the Power BI and Databricks credentials. We developed a dummy dataset and dashboard to showcase functionality. As credentials arrived, switching to real data took just one day, thanks to pre-built pipelines.
The client’s data team pivoted the approach midway, favoring extraction from an existing data mart over Power BI reports. We adapted fast, refining the solution to tap this richer, more accessible data source. A lean crew of a data analyst, one BI expert, and a project manager delivered this project in March of 2025.
Impact
With barriers lifted, the client gained on-demand data flow for deeper analysis and better decisions. Key wins are as follows –
- Estimated 70% reduction in manual efforts
- Enhanced data accuracy with limited manual interventions
- Instant organization-wide access to up-to-date insights
In a world where data drives decisions, our client’s leap from manual extraction to automation proves the power of simple, scalable solutions. Our integration didn’t just solve a problem, it unlocked a new gear for efficiency and insight, paving the way for them to steer confidently into the future.
About The Author
Ruhama Abedin
Manager of Global Communications & Partnerships
Ruhama Abedin is the Manager of Global Communications & Partnerships specializing in requirement analysis, solution validation, and stakeholder management. She’s previously worked as a strategist in market research and sustainable packaging industries in the UK. Ruhama holds a MA in business management from University of Nottingham and a BA in economics from Asian University of Women. She loves travelling to meet new people and explore their cultures.
