Kevin Arnold

Kevin Arnold is the Founder of Arnold Analytics, overseeing software management methodologies, deployment strategy, and optimal data architectures for clients. He is a senior data architect with over 20 years’ experience, including at large-cap and SMB consultancies. His work focuses on the Modern Microsoft BI Stack including Power BI, Analysis Services, SQL Server, PowerShell, DevOps, Azure, and Power Query. He is a co-leader and frequent presenter for the Dallas/Fort Worth Power BI User Group, as well as presenting at conferences and other user groups. He has been recognized by Microsoft as a Data Platform MVP in 2022.

Sessions for 2026

Beyond Analytics - Using Fabric to Integrate Data across Systems

This session reveals a Hub and Spoke architecture that centralizes data. We'll show how UDFs house auditable logic and Notebooks/RTI provide robust orchestration across systems. This provides a blueprint for lower costs and simplified implementation.

From Tableau to Microsoft Fabric: Power BI Transformation

Thinking about moving beyond Tableau? Learn how to migrate to Microsoft Fabric with Power BI at the core. Discover strategies, best practices, and real-world lessons to future-proof your BI journey.

Introduction to Microsoft Fabric Variable Library: Simplifying CI/CD Automation

Learn how Microsoft Fabric’s Variable Library streamlines CI/CD by managing environment-specific values securely. This session covers what it is, where to use it, and best practices for efficient deployments.

Next-Level BI Development: AI-Driven Semantic Models in Power BI

Discover how GitHub Copilot and the Power BI MCP server supercharge semantic model development. Learn AI-driven techniques to build, optimize, and govern models faster and smarter.