Laz Gari

I’m a BI Developer and Analytics Engineer with 5+ years of experience building stakeholder-facing analytics that turn business requirements into scalable Power BI reporting. I focus on enterprise-ready semantic models, DirectQuery solutions, and DAX logic that leaders can trust for timely decision-making.

In my current role, I develop and maintain enterprise Power BI reports using semantic models, DirectQuery datasets, DAX measures, and governed Power BI workspaces. I build leadership reporting for sales and units with CY/PY, YTD, and customer/channel analysis, and I improve usability through drilldowns, bookmarks, slicer behavior, and UX refinements.

Previously, I supported Microsoft enterprise systems and controls by using Azure SQL and ETL logic to maintain data accuracy, strengthen reporting controls, and improve audit readiness. Earlier in my career, I delivered Power BI reporting for billing, profitability, and AP tracking, designed SQL-based ETL to automate budget/forecast cycles, and resolved invoicing discrepancies—improving financial accuracy by 15%.

I also drive measurable impact through cost and efficiency improvements, including a 7% YoY reduction and a 32% decrease in goods cost by analyzing cost drivers and cloud usage signals. I’m Microsoft PL-300 certified and actively expanding into Microsoft Fabric analytics engineering to help teams modernize governed analytics at scale.