enhance your business intelligence skills: people to follow for tableau, qlik, and power bi

people to follow - business intelligence tools

tableau, qlik, and power bi are three of the most widely used analytics platforms. they show up year after year in gartner’s magic quadrant for analytics and business intelligence platforms and, more importantly, inside real companies doing real work. these tools let bi teams build reliable data models and clear visual stories that help people make better decisions.

learning them well takes time. following practitioners who share practical tips, mistakes, and examples can flatten the learning curve. the folks below publish tutorials, breakdowns of new features, and battle-tested advice you can use on your next dashboard or data model.

the list is in alphabetical order by name.

people

name	tool	twitter	linkedin	website	description
aaron nelson	power bi	@sqlvariant	aaron nelson	sqlvariant.com	expert in sql server and power bi with 20+ years in it. founder of the atlanta power bi user group and a frequent conference speaker. writes about power bi and the broader sql ecosystem.
adam saxton	power bi	@guyinacube	adam saxton	guyinacube.com	co-host of the guy in a cube youtube channel. publishes hands-on tutorials, clear explanations of new features, and concise answers to common power bi questions.
alberto ferrari	power bi	@ferrarialberto	alberto ferrari	sqlbi.com	consultant and trainer focused on power bi and analysis services. co-founder of sqlbi and author of foundational books on dax and tabular modeling.
alexis olson	power bi	@alexisolson17	alexis olson	olsondata.com	consultant and instructor in power bi and sql server. shares crisp content on modeling, dax measures, and productivity tips; active in community events.
ann jackson	tableau	@annujackson	ann jackson	jacksontwo.com	tableau visionary (formerly “zen master”) and co-founder of jackson two. posts tutorials, case studies, and conference talks with a focus on design and storytelling.
ben jones	tableau	@dataremixed	ben jones	dataremixed.com	founder of data literacy and author of “communicating data with tableau.” writes about visualization best practices and data literacy.
dustin ryan	power bi	@sqldusty	dustin ryan	sqldusty.com	senior bi consultant with deep data warehousing experience. blogs about power bi, sql server, and end-to-end data architecture.
eva murray	tableau	@trimydata	eva murray	trimydata.com	tableau visionary and community leader. co-author of “makeover monday” and a steady source of visualization and workflow guidance.
joshua milligan	tableau	@vizpainter	joshua milligan	vizpainter.com	tableau visionary and author of “learning tableau.” shares detailed examples of table calcs, design techniques, and real-world solutions.
jonathan drummey	tableau	@jonathandrummey	jonathan drummey	jonathandrummey.com	go-to voice on complex calculations and visualization techniques in tableau. publishes deep-dive tutorials and technical talks.
kasper de jonge	power bi	@kjonge	kasper de jonge	kasperonbi.com	principal program manager on the power bi team. shares product insights, practical tips, and behind-the-scenes context.
marco russo	power bi	@marcorus	marco russo	sqlbi.com	consultant and instructor at sqlbi, specializing in power bi and analysis services. author of several books and a regular on the conference circuit.
matt allington	power bi	@exceleratorbi	matt allington	exceleratorbi.com.au	microsoft mvp and power bi specialist. provides training and writes about dax, modeling, and best practices for real-world projects.
mike carlo	power bi	@mike_carlo	mike carlo	powerbi.tips	co-founder of powerbi.tips, with guides, themes, tools, and useful articles for the power bi ecosystem.
reza rad	power bi	@rad_reza	reza rad	radacad.com	microsoft regional director and mvp. founder of radacad, sharing content on architecture, best practices, and advanced power bi topics.
ruth pozuelo martinez	power bi	@curbalen	ruth pozuelo martinez	curbal.com	founder of curbal and microsoft mvp. on youtube, posts straight-to-the-point tutorials, productivity tips, and power bi updates.

note: links and roles as of april 20, 2023.