Data and BI

By Amr Abdel-Motaleb

Expert data management and business intelligence consulting. Specializing in data warehousing, analytics, Power BI, Tableau, and enterprise reporting solutions.

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Transforming Data into Strategic Business Assets

In today’s data-driven economy, organizations that effectively harness their data gain significant competitive advantages. At BASH Consulting, we understand that data is the lifeblood of modern businesses, driving decision-making, competitive positioning, and customer engagement. Our comprehensive data management and business intelligence solutions transform raw data into actionable insights that empower strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

With extensive experience in enterprise data architectures, financial reporting systems, and manufacturing analytics, we provide end-to-end solutions that ensure your data is accurate, accessible, and actionable across your organization.


Our Data and BI Expertise

Enterprise Data Management

Comprehensive data management solutions that ensure data quality, governance, and accessibility across your organization.

Data Architecture and Strategy

  • Enterprise Data Architecture Design
    • Conceptual and logical data modeling
    • Data flow and integration architecture
    • Master data management strategies
    • Data governance framework development
  • Data Strategy Development
    • Data maturity assessments
    • Roadmap development and prioritization
    • ROI analysis and business case development
    • Technology selection and evaluation

Database Design and Development

  • Relational Database Design
    • Normalized database structures
    • Performance optimization and tuning
    • Index strategy and implementation
    • Database security and access controls
  • Data Warehouse Architecture
    • Star and snowflake schema design
    • Dimensional modeling techniques
    • Slowly changing dimensions (SCD) implementation
    • Historical data preservation strategies

Data Integration and ETL Solutions

Seamlessly connect and integrate data from disparate sources to create unified, reliable datasets.

Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) Processes

  • Data Pipeline Development
    • Automated data extraction processes
    • Data transformation and cleansing
    • Data validation and quality checks
    • Error handling and recovery mechanisms
  • Real-Time Data Integration
    • Change data capture (CDC) implementation
    • Streaming data processing
    • API-based data integration
    • Event-driven architectures

ERP and Financial System Integration

  • Manufacturing ERP Data Integration
    • QAD data warehouse implementations
    • IFS revenue recognition data marts
    • Cost accounting and inventory analytics
    • Production planning and scheduling data
  • Financial System Data Consolidation
    • Multi-entity financial reporting
    • Chart of accounts standardization
    • Inter-company elimination processing
    • Regulatory reporting automation

Business Intelligence Solutions

Transform your data into compelling visualizations and actionable insights that drive business performance.

Enterprise Reporting and Analytics

Microsoft Power BI Solutions

  • Power BI Implementation and Optimization
    • Data model design and development
    • Interactive dashboard creation
    • Self-service analytics enablement
    • Power BI governance and security
  • Advanced Analytics and AI
    • Predictive analytics implementation
    • Machine learning model integration
    • Natural language query capabilities
    • Automated insight generation

Tableau Enterprise Analytics

  • Tableau Server and Online Deployment
    • Enterprise architecture and sizing
    • Data source optimization
    • User access and security management
    • Performance monitoring and tuning
  • Advanced Visualization Development
    • Interactive dashboard design
    • Custom chart and graph development
    • Geographic and spatial analytics
    • Real-time data visualization

Financial and Manufacturing Analytics

Specialized analytics solutions for manufacturing and financial environments.

Manufacturing Intelligence

  • Production Analytics and KPIs
    • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) dashboards
    • Production scheduling optimization
    • Quality metrics and trend analysis
    • Inventory turnover and carrying cost analysis
  • Supply Chain Analytics
    • Supplier performance scorecards
    • Demand forecasting and planning
    • Procurement spend analysis
    • Logistics and shipping optimization

Financial Performance Analytics

  • Management Reporting and Dashboards
    • Executive financial scorecards
    • Budget vs. actual variance analysis
    • Cash flow forecasting and monitoring
    • Profitability analysis by product/customer
  • Cost Accounting Analytics
    • Standard cost variance reporting
    • Activity-based costing analysis
    • Margin analysis and optimization
    • Product profitability dashboards

Data Warehousing and Big Data Solutions

Build robust, scalable data platforms that support current needs and future growth.

Enterprise Data Warehouse Development

Traditional Data Warehouse Solutions

  • Dimensional Data Warehouse Design
    • Fact and dimension table architecture
    • Aggregate and summary table strategies
    • Partitioning and archiving strategies
    • Metadata management and documentation
  • Data Mart Development
    • Subject-area specific data marts
    • Finance and accounting data marts
    • Sales and marketing analytics
    • Operations and manufacturing data marts

Modern Data Platform Architecture

  • Cloud-Based Data Warehousing
    • Amazon Redshift implementations
    • Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics
    • Google BigQuery solutions
    • Snowflake data cloud platforms
  • Data Lake and Lakehouse Solutions
    • Structured and unstructured data storage
    • Data cataloging and discovery
    • Schema-on-read implementations
    • Data quality and governance

Performance Optimization and Scalability

Database Performance Tuning

  • Query Optimization and Tuning
    • SQL performance analysis and optimization
    • Index strategy development
    • Partitioning and clustering strategies
    • Resource utilization monitoring
  • Scalability and High Availability
    • Load balancing and distribution
    • Backup and recovery strategies
    • Disaster recovery planning
    • Performance monitoring and alerting

Industry-Specific Solutions

Manufacturing Data and Analytics

Deep expertise in manufacturing data challenges and requirements.

ERP Data Warehouse Projects

  • QAD Manufacturing Analytics
    • General ledger and financial reporting
    • Accounts receivable aging analysis
    • Inventory valuation and movement
    • Cost accounting and variance reporting
  • IFS Revenue Recognition Analytics
    • Project-based revenue tracking
    • Contract performance monitoring
    • Milestone completion analysis
    • Revenue forecasting and planning

Operational Analytics

  • Production Planning and Control
    • Capacity planning analytics
    • Work order tracking and analysis
    • Material requirements planning (MRP) data
    • Shop floor performance metrics
  • Quality Management Analytics
    • Statistical process control (SPC) dashboards
    • Defect tracking and root cause analysis
    • Supplier quality scorecards
    • Customer complaint analytics

Financial Services Analytics

Risk Management and Compliance

  • Financial Risk Analytics
    • Credit risk assessment and modeling
    • Market risk monitoring and reporting
    • Operational risk indicators
    • Regulatory compliance reporting
  • Performance Management
    • Return on investment (ROI) analysis
    • Customer profitability analytics
    • Product line performance evaluation
    • Market share and competitive analysis

Technology Platforms and Tools

Business Intelligence Platforms

  • Microsoft Power Platform - Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate
  • Tableau - Desktop, Server, Online, and Prep
  • QlikView and QlikSense - Associative analytics platform
  • IBM Cognos Analytics - Enterprise reporting and dashboards
  • Oracle Analytics Cloud - Comprehensive BI and analytics

Data Integration Tools

  • Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) - ETL and data integration
  • Informatica PowerCenter - Enterprise data integration
  • Talend Data Integration - Open source and cloud ETL
  • Azure Data Factory - Cloud-based data integration
  • AWS Glue - Serverless data integration service

Database and Data Warehouse Platforms

  • Microsoft SQL Server - Enterprise database and analytics
  • Oracle Database - Enterprise-grade database platform
  • Amazon Redshift - Cloud data warehouse
  • Snowflake - Cloud data platform
  • Azure Synapse Analytics - Analytics service

Big Data and Analytics Platforms

  • Apache Spark - Unified analytics engine
  • Hadoop Ecosystem - Distributed storage and processing
  • Amazon EMR - Managed big data platform
  • Google Cloud Dataproc - Managed Spark and Hadoop
  • Azure HDInsight - Cloud analytics service

Implementation Services

Data Strategy and Planning

Data Maturity Assessment

  • Current State Analysis
    • Data architecture evaluation
    • Technology stack assessment
    • Process and governance review
    • Skills and capability analysis
  • Future State Design
    • Target architecture definition
    • Technology roadmap development
    • Implementation planning and sequencing
    • Change management strategy

Proof of Concept Development

  • Rapid Prototyping
    • Quick win identification and delivery
    • Technology validation and testing
    • User feedback and iteration
    • Business case development

Project Implementation

Agile Delivery Methodology

  • Sprint Planning and Execution
    • User story definition and prioritization
    • Sprint planning and retrospectives
    • Continuous integration and deployment
    • Stakeholder feedback and adaptation
  • Quality Assurance and Testing
    • Data quality validation and testing
    • User acceptance testing coordination
    • Performance testing and optimization
    • Security and compliance verification

Training and Knowledge Transfer

  • User Training Programs
    • Role-based training development
    • Hands-on workshop facilitation
    • Self-service analytics enablement
    • Ongoing support and mentoring
  • Technical Documentation
    • System architecture documentation
    • Data dictionary and metadata
    • Standard operating procedures
    • Troubleshooting and maintenance guides

Success Stories and Results

Manufacturing Analytics Implementations

Global Manufacturing ERP Analytics

  • Challenge: Multi-entity financial consolidation and reporting across QAD and IFS systems
  • Solution: Integrated data warehouse with automated ETL processes and Power BI dashboards
  • Results: 50% reduction in reporting cycle time, improved data accuracy, and executive visibility

Supply Chain Optimization

  • Challenge: Lack of visibility into supplier performance and procurement spend
  • Solution: Comprehensive supplier scorecard and spend analytics platform
  • Results: 15% reduction in procurement costs, improved supplier relationships, and risk mitigation

Financial Performance Management

Revenue Recognition Automation

  • Challenge: Complex project-based revenue recognition and compliance requirements
  • Solution: Automated revenue recognition data mart with real-time monitoring dashboards
  • Results: Improved compliance, reduced month-end close time, and enhanced audit preparedness

Why Choose BASH Consulting for Data and BI?

Proven Manufacturing Expertise

Over 15 years of experience implementing data solutions in manufacturing environments with deep understanding of ERP systems, financial processes, and operational challenges.

End-to-End Capabilities

Comprehensive services from data strategy and architecture through implementation, training, and ongoing support ensure successful outcomes and long-term value.

Business-Focused Approach

We combine technical expertise with business acumen to deliver solutions that truly meet business needs and drive measurable results.

Technology Agnostic Solutions

Platform-neutral approach ensures optimal technology selection based on your specific requirements, existing infrastructure, and future needs.

Rapid Time-to-Value

Proven methodologies and accelerators enable quick wins and rapid deployment of high-value analytics solutions.

Cost-Effective Solutions

Small business focus means enterprise-grade analytics solutions delivered with cost-conscious approaches that maximize return on investment.


Getting Started

Transform your data into a strategic asset that drives business performance and competitive advantage.

Initial Consultation Includes

  • Current data architecture assessment
  • Business intelligence maturity evaluation
  • Use case identification and prioritization
  • Technology gap analysis
  • Implementation roadmap development
  • ROI projections and business case

Our Engagement Approach

  1. Discovery and Assessment - Comprehensive evaluation of current state and requirements
  2. Strategy and Planning - Data strategy development and implementation roadmap
  3. Proof of Concept - Rapid prototype development and validation
  4. Implementation - Phased deployment with iterative feedback and improvement
  5. Training and Adoption - User enablement and self-service analytics
  6. Support and Enhancement - Ongoing optimization and capability expansion

Contact Information

Ready to unlock the power of your data?

πŸ“§ Email: amr@bashconsultants.com
πŸ“ž Phone: +1 (720) 352-4641
πŸ”— LinkedIn: Connect with Amr
🌐 Website: bashconsultants.com

Transform your business data into actionable insights with proven expertise in data management, warehousing, and business intelligence solutions designed for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.