CSO & CTO, Technology Services

25 Years of Experience

Previously At

Connect With Ali Now

MessageSend a Message

This is Ali’s personal WhatsApp number so please be respectful.

Technology Services/

Data Analytics/

Power BI Consulting

Power BI Consulting – Gain Insights for Real-time Decision Making

Unlock actionable insights from your data with our comprehensive Power BI consulting services. Transform complex data sets into visually compelling insights, driving informed decision-making across your organization. Benefit from customized dashboards, in-depth data analysis, and seamless integration with your systems.

Get a Free Consultation Now

Clients Served

25,000+

Vetted Professionals

20,000+

Toptal Total Projects Delivered

64,000+

Industries Served

300+

TRUSTED BY LEADING BRANDS

Our Services

Toptal Power BI Consulting Services

Maximize your insights with Toptal’s Power BI Consulting services. From infrastructure optimization to advanced interactive Power BI reports, our data experts design custom solutions, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance for actionable business intelligence.

Power BI Strategy Development

Create a tailored Power BI strategy to meet your business intelligence needs.

Custom Dashboard Design

Design custom Power BI dashboards and reports for actionable insights.

Data Modeling and Analysis

Develop robust data models and perform in-depth analysis using Power BI.

Power BI Integration Services

Seamlessly integrate Power BI with your existing systems and data sources.

Power BI Training and Support

Provide comprehensive Power BI training and ongoing support for your team.

Data Governance and Compliance

Ensure your Power BI solutions adhere to data governance and compliance standards.

Performance Optimization

Optimize your Power BI reports and dashboards for performance and scalability.

Advanced Analytics Implementation

Implement advanced analytics features within Power BI for deeper insights.

Automated Reporting Solutions

Set up automated reporting systems within Power BI to streamline processes.

Power BI Embedded Solutions

Embed Power BI reports and dashboards into your applications for enhanced business intelligence.

Migration to Power BI

Migrate your existing business intelligence systems to Power BI for improved analytics capabilities.

Security and Usage Management

Develop strategies to manage Power BI security, usage, and access control effectively.

Looking for guidance about the perfect Power BI Consulting solution for your needs?

Get a Free Consultation Now

PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS

How We Deliver Power BI Consulting

Our Power BI experts, with experience at leading companies, develop and deploy tailored Power BI solutions to meet your business needs and unique industry demands for sustainable results and long-term success.

Discover

Define

Develop

Deploy

Get a Free Consultation Now

Ali Faraj

CSO & CTO, Technology Services

Ali is an IT leader and strategist with 25+ years of experience at IBM, Verizon, Thomson Reuters, and Cognizant. He has led global teams, building and scaling multibillion-dollar annual growth. As a turnaround and strategic growth expert, he has jump-started innovation, grown revenue, and improved productivity. He has worked across verticals and across a wide range of technologies including AI/ML, cloud, ERP, CRM, ITSM, cybersecurity, and others.Ali is an IT leader and strategist with 25+ years of experience at IBM, Verizon, Thomson Reuters, and Cognizant. He has led global teams, building and scaling multibillion-dollar annual growth. As a turnaround and strategic growth expert, he has jump-started innovation, grown revenue, and improved productivity.

Previously At

CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS

End-to-End Power BI Consulting Services That Deliver Value

At Toptal, we deliver tailored, comprehensive Power BI consulting through our managed end-to-end solutions.

Managed Delivery by Toptal
On-demand Talent & Teams

Managed Delivery by Toptal

End-to-end project delivery per your specific requirements

CSO & CTO, Technology Services

Delivery Manager

Data Scientist

Power BI Developer

Data Engineer

Power BI Developer

Data Engineer

Data Scientist

Ali Faraj

CSO & CTO, Technology Services

Previously at

Technology Experience

25+ Years

Rachael Karaffa

Delivery Manager

Rachael serves as a Delivery Manager at Toptal with a focus on leading diverse global teams in developing innovative solutions for our clients. She works across multiple disciplines, including technology, marketing, and management consulting. Rachael specializes in managing people and client relationships, process optimization, and driving teams toward optimal business outcomes.

Previously Managed Client

Experience

9+ Years

Ernesto Suguer

Verified Expert in Engineering

13+ Years

of Experience

Data Scientist

Ernesto is a business intelligence professional with more than 13 years in the field. With his expertise in data warehousing, Amazon Redshift, MS SQL Server, ETL (SSIS), Tableau Desktop, and Tableau Server, he helps companies integrate and organize data from multiple sources to be used for reporting and analysis. Ernesto’s attention to detail, strategic thinking, and expertise make him a highly qualified individual for various projects.

Previously at

Davis Wei

Verified Expert in Engineering

11+ Years

of Experience

Power BI Developer

Davis is a seasoned engineer with more than 11 years of experience in data engineering and analysis. He has led several data projects involving the transformation of on-premises databases to cloud-based data lakes using Amazon Web Services and Azure. Davis has a wealth of experience designing and developing data visualizations to present complex data models to stakeholders at all levels. He holds an MBA and has experience with data mining and machine learning.

Previously at

Kevin Saul

Verified Expert in Engineering

34+ Years

of Experience

Data Engineer

Kevin is a senior data engineer and professional services consultant providing software solutions for large and complex data storage, integration, analysis, and reporting. He has more than 34 years of experience developing, delivering, and maintaining data-centric software solutions, and eight years of experience in analytical chemistry for the environmental and biotech industries. Kevin has a special interest in developing innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture and land reclamation.

Previously at

Edison Zhu

Verified Expert in Engineering

18+ Years

of Experience

Power BI Developer

Edison is an Azure BI developer, data engineer, and data architect with more than 18 years of business intelligence and data engineering experience across industries. Backed by an MCSE Azure Cloud Platform certification, he delivers high-quality business intelligence solutions using Azure Data Factory (ADF), Python, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse, Power BI, Databricks, Analysis Service, and SQL Server. Edison also excels at dimensional modeling, performance turning large data warehouses, and .NET and Angular development.

Previously at

Adam Ivansky

Verified Expert in Engineering

12+ Years

of Experience

Data Engineer

Adam has more than 12 years of experience in data engineering and data science. His tools of choice include Python 3, Spark, and SQL. His main focus areas include ETLs and machine learning marketing pipelines. Adam is able to effectively communicate with both highly technical and nontechnical specialists.

Previously at

Thomas Debray

Verified Expert in Engineering

17+ Years

of Experience

Data Scientist

Thomas has 17+ years of experience in risk modeling and causal inference and has managed over €1 million in research funds as a scientist. Since 2019, he has worked as an independent contractor for various global pharmaceutical companies and CROs. His goal is to improve data-driven decision making by adopting state-of-the-art analysis methods and delivering scientific scrutiny in a timely fashion.

Previously at

On-demand Talent & Teams

20,000+ vetted professionals, ready to deploy individually or in teams

Data Visualization Developer

Power BI Developer

BI Architect

Power BI Developer

Data Architect

Data Engineer

Data Scientist

Data Engineer

Big Data Developer

Verified Expert in Engineering

18+ Years

of Experience

Data Visualization Developer

Emilio is a computer science engineer and MBA graduate with 18+ years of experience helping businesses define and analyze their KPIs across marketing, sales, operations, and finance. He is skilled in SQL and has been working with Tableau since 2011, developing all data integration required to feed Tableau from any data source. As a Tableau consultant and trainer, Emilio can quickly interpret business needs and build insightful dashboards.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

16+ Years

of Experience

Power BI Developer

Mohammad has 16+ years of experience in building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems, data platforms, and machine learning for a variety of industries. With a master of science degree in computer science from USC, his technical understanding is deeply rooted. Mohammad has excellent communication skills and business understanding. With great interpersonal skills, it is a pleasure to work with him.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

12+ years

of Experience

BI Architect

Daphne is a highly motivated big data analytic architect and SQL/Tableau developer with strong business analytic solution delivery skills and 12+ years of progressively responsible OLTP/OLAP database development/architecture experience. She is a frequent seminar speaker and workshop trainer in business intelligence and analytic solutions. Daphne is experienced collaborating with business users in data modeling and business analytic solutions.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

6+ years

of Experience

Power BI Developer

Guillermo is a senior product data analyst who has worked with CPOs, POs, and tech leads to develop profitable and appealing digital products. Combining his technical and business skills, he unlocks a lever to make data-driven decisions. He was involved in the design and analysis of 40+ OCEs for mobile and web digital products. Having worked in ecosystems of 20+ million WAU, Guillermo knows how to put aside vanity metrics to retrieve meaningful insights and propose actions to boost OEC.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

20+ Years

of Experience

Data Architect

Hans is a senior full-stack developer with a master’s degree in computer information systems and more than 20 years of experience delivering software solutions. He is proficient in various stacks, languages, and databases, focusing on full-stack development using the JavaScript stack (React/Node.js), TypeScript, Python, and the Google Cloud Platform, including Firebase. Hans was a technical lead at startups and Fortune 500 companies like Deutsche Bank, and is a resourceful contributor to any team.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

5+ Years

of Experience

Data Engineer

Daniel is a data scientist and engineer with a strong background in data life cycle. He excels at crafting efficient data pipelines, designing databases, conducting advanced analyses, and harnessing machine learning.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

24+ Years

of Experience

Data Scientist

Denis is a senior full-stack AI engineer and data scientist, highly skilled in modern generative tech (GPT-4, Midjourney, and more), machine learning, ETL pipelines, data analysis, mathematical modeling, big data, and MLOps. He has a PhD in mathematics, and his data science expertise includes probabilistic risk modeling, revenue forecasting, geospatial data analysis, handwriting recognition, anomaly detection in time series, data engineering, and team leading.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

24+ Years

of Experience

Data Engineer

Stephane possesses an impressive 24+ years of international experience in data analytics and business process optimization. Throughout his career, he has excelled in various areas, including database design, business intelligence (BI), machine learning algorithms, big data, and predictive analytics. Stephane's expertise lies in developing solutions that automate processes, allowing clients to allocate their efforts toward value-added activities.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

13+ Years

of Experience

Big Data Developer

Hanee’ is a data expert who enjoys working on data analytics and segmentation to better target customers with campaigns. He is an experienced Java developer who has built enterprise applications that interact with millions of customers daily. Hanee’ also has experience working with big data, Spark, and Python.

Previously at

Get a Free Consultation Now Explore Managed Delivery

Reach your full Power BI potential

UNRIVALED EXPERTISE

Our Talent Has Worked With Top Companies

Having previously worked with these leading global companies, our talent brings valuable insights and expertise to deliver world-class outcomes.

WHY ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE US

Toptal in Action

Discover the cutting-edge benefits our clients enjoy from the global Toptal network.

Toptal data visualization experts build state-of-the-art application for oil and gas leader.

Precision Drilling partnered with Toptal to build Clarity, a data visualization platform that cut analysis time from months to seconds.

Challenge: Precision Drilling wanted to develop cutting-edge data visualization software that could accelerate the analysis of drilling rig performance data and provide increased value to its customers.

Solution: Toptal assembled a team to help Precision Drilling realize its vision. This team developed Clarity, a state-of-the-art data visualization platform that delivers real-time insights.

Impact: The platform serves as a central hub for real-time and historical rig fleet performance data, significantly boosting efficiency and enabling instant communication of results across the organization.

It wasn’t a customer-vendor relationship; it was more of an integrated relationship.

Shuja Goraya, CTO, Precision Drilling

OUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Explore Insights From the Power BI Consulting Field

Read the latest articles and resources to keep you current on emerging trends in Power BI.

Social Network Analysis Using Power BI and R: A Custom Visuals Guide

Microsoft’s Power BI is one of the most popular software solutions used to perform social network analysis. Here’s how to create custom Power BI visuals in R for compelling and flexible results.

Bharat Garg

Verified Expert in Engineering

Bharat is a data scientist and developer who specializes in designing and developing interactive reports and tools to facilitate decision-making. He has worked with small startups and large corporations, such as Comcast, MetLife, UnitedHealth Group/Optum, and Jefferson Health. One of Bharat’s projects delivered $6 million in revenue, and another delivered $10 million in savings.

Expertise

Data Visualization Power BI

Previously at