Full Name: João Luís Barros Current Title/Position: MCT Trainer, BI Consultant, and Founder of bConcepts Current Company/Organization: bConcepts Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Relevant Professional Experience: BI Consultant for over 10 years Awards and Recognitions: Best Student of the Year 2006 in Computer Science Microsoft Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Trainer Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Office 2019) Microsoft Certified Professional Additional Certifications: Oxford University Certification, Effective Online Tutoring Oracle BI Foundation Suite 11G Essentials SAS Visual Analytics Database and BI Microsoft Academy Trainer Distributed Systems Programming JAVA Biography: João Luís Barros is an experienced Business Intelligence (BI) Consultant, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and Founder of bConcepts. With over a decade of experience in the IT field, João has distinguished himself as a results-oriented BI developer, collaborating with large corporations in the banking, pharmaceutical, and international consulting sectors. His extensive hands-on experience allows him to develop innovative solutions and lead strategic analyses that drive effective decision-making and resource optimization. João holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and was recognized as the Best Student of the Year in 2006. His professional journey includes significant experiences across various sectors, such as IT, healthcare, education, and pharmaceuticals. He is known for his ability to deliver substantial efficiency improvements, financial returns, and increases in client acquisition, engagement, and retention. As a confident and respected leader, João brings focus and clarity to discussions, with extensive international experience including periods in Asia, Europe, and America. He offers Microsoft certified training in relational databases, analysis, and SQL language, with expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, Fabric, and Azure, focusing on data transformation tools. In addition to providing training to both technical and non-technical students, João specializes in areas such as Change Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Transformation, Process Improvement, and Stakeholder Management. His specialties include Business Intelligence, Reporting, Database Development, Power BI, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, T-SQL, Data Warehousing, SQL Server DBA, and team leadership. João's certifications include an array of Microsoft credentials as well as notable certifications from Oxford University, Oracle, SAS, and additional specialized training in JAVA programming and distributed systems. João Luís Barros is a prominent figure in the BI field, known for his ability to transform complex challenges into efficient solutions and his dedication to empowering others through specialized training.