Microsoft MVP | AI & Fabric Specialist for Business Transformation | Helping Enterprises Unlock ROI with Azure, Copilot & Power BI | Forbes Tech | Keynote Speaker | CEO, Onyx Data

Strategic Data & AI Leader | Microsoft MVP | Oxford AI Strategist 

I bridge the gap between technical complexity and Board-level strategy. With nearly 15 years of experience, I have delivered over £93M in revenue growth for global enterprises by transforming data estates into high-velocity strategic assets.

Global Authority & Scalable Insight: 

LinkedIn Learning Instructor: Author of "How to Build and Execute a Successful Data Strategy," an industry-standard framework used by 10,000+ global learners (4.5/5 rating). 
Industry Recognition: Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Forbes Technology Council member, and Gartner Community Ambassador. 
Academic Rigor: Currently calibrating enterprise AI risk and leadership at the University of Oxford (Saïd Business School).

The "Onyx Methodology" in Action:  I help organisations move past "AI Hype" to achieve Operational Utility. Whether leading a global practice of 60+ consultants or advising the C-suite on £200TB+ migrations, my focus is on de-risking technology investments to drive EBITDA.

Core Specialisms:  AI Strategy & Governance (Purview) | Microsoft Fabric & Databricks Architecture | Data Monetisation | High-Performance Team Scaling.

Let’s connect,  I’m focused on the intersection of AI Ethics, Enterprise Strategy, and high-stakes Data Leadership. Always open to discussing the future of our industry with fellow Partners and Architects.

Leon Gordon

Think of your Fabric Capacity like a Train. 

Licensing is the #1 confusion point I see with Microsoft Fabric.

You bought a capacity, but your team still gets "Upgrade to Pro" prompts. 

Why?

It helps to visualise it like a Commuter Rail System:

🎫 The Small Train (F2 - F32): Everyone needs an individual ticket (Pro License) to board and look out the window (view reports). It doesn't matter if you own the train; the passengers still need to pay.

🚄 The High-Speed Rail (F64+): This train is so large that the "Venue" subsidises the cost. Standard Pass holders (Free Users) can ride for free just to look out the windows. This is the "F64 Magic Number."

👮 The Conductor Rule: Regardless of the train size, you always need a special license (Pro) to actually drive the train or manage the passengers (share content/workspaces).

I created this cheat sheet to break down the 3 building blocks of Fabric licensing:

1. Capacity (The Engine): Your computing power.
2. Per-User (The Driver): The Pro/PPU seats.
3. The F64 Rule: When free users can finally see content.

Save this image. It will save you from overpaying for Pro licenses you might not need.

#MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #DataStrategy #DataArchitecture #Azure

Microsoft MVP | Oxford AI Strategist | Interim Technical CDO / Head of AI & Data | Architecting Sovereign Governance & £93M+ ROI for Global Enterprise

Ugochukwu Nwasuruba

Build a data visualization report by joining the FP20 Analytics Challenge 34 with Zoomcharts.

Data Analyst | Operations Strategist | Unleashing Data-Driven Insights for Operational Excellence

Join this hands-on Power BI workshop to explore a real-world data governance dataset, learn best practices in modeling and storytelling, and build interactive Power BI reports! 🛡️

In this live workshop, Aivis Pavlovs and Federico Pastor to guide you through building a data visualization report focused on enterprise data governance, data quality, and compliance.

Using the FP20 Analytics Challenges Group dataset for the ongoing Challenge 34, you’ll work with realistic governance data covering data ownership, quality metrics, audits, compliance risks, and financial exposure across business domains. The session focuses on practical techniques you can immediately apply to your challenge submission and real-world reporting scenarios.

Who should attend:

All level Power BI developers, data analysts, BI managers, and executive managers who want to explore better ways to analyze data governance and communicate insights effectively.

📅 Date: 21st January
📍 Streaming live on: LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook

Gyanankur Baruah, Md Mizanur Rahman Nayan and 34 other connections attending

Building Impactful Data Governance Reports in Power BI - LIVE Workshop

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