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Why AI Fails Without Clean Data

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How do you translate data between teams that call the same thing by different names? Harley Webster explains his “Babelfish approach” to data modeling and why building common language is crucial before any analytics project can succeed. What’s your data translation challenge?

🔴 What You Will Learn:

What if the key to unlocking AI’s full potential isn’t more algorithms—but better data? In this episode, Harley Webster, founder of Amagi and Power BI lead, shares how his journey from geologist to data strategist shaped his obsession with clean, actionable data. From managing petabytes of oilfield data in Qatar to helping modern businesses unify fragmented systems, Harley reveals why data quality is the real foundation of AI success—and how Microsoft Fabric is changing the game. If you’re navigating the intersection of business, AI, and data engineering, this conversation is a must-listen.

🔑KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ Data Quality is Non-Negotiable for AI: Harley emphasizes that without clean, governed, and well-modeled data, AI outputs are unreliable—no matter how advanced the model.
✅ Microsoft Fabric is a Game-Changer: Fabric’s unified platform simplifies data engineering, enabling real-time pipelines, medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold layers), and seamless integration with Power BI.
✅ Start with Business Outcomes, Not Data Inventory: Harley’s approach is to define the top KPIs first, then trace back to the data sources—ensuring focus and ROI from day one.
✅ Common Language is Critical in M&A: When merging data from different systems or companies, aligning terminology and definitions is essential to avoid misinterpretation and ensure accurate reporting.
✅ ROI from Data Projects is Tangible: From automating manual reporting to protecting market share, Harley outlines how to quantify the business value of data initiatives—even in complex environments.

🔴 For full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/699

✅ Find Harley Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harley-webster-772a033b/

🧰Resources Mentioned:
👉 Microsoft Fabric – Unified data platform for engineering, analytics, and visualization: https://fabric.microsoft.com
👉 Power BI – Business intelligence and data visualization tool: https://powerbi.microsoft.com
👉 Dataflow Gen2 – Web-based data transformation tool in Microsoft Fabric
👉 `Natasha’s Foundation – UK charity supporting food allergy awareness: https://www.narf.org.uk
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How do you translate data between teams that call the same thing by different names? Harley Webster explains his “Babelfish approach” to data modeling and why building common language is crucial before any analytics project can succeed. What’s your data translation challenge?

🔴 What You Will Learn:

What if the key to unlocking AI’s full potential isn’t more algorithms—but better data? In this episode, Harley Webster, founder of Amagi and Power BI lead, shares how his journey from geologist to data strategist shaped his obsession with clean, actionable data. From managing petabytes of oilfield data in Qatar to helping modern businesses unify fragmented systems, Harley reveals why data quality is the real foundation of AI success—and how Microsoft Fabric is changing the game. If you’re navigating the intersection of business, AI, and data engineering, this conversation is a must-listen.

🔑KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ Data Quality is Non-Negotiable for AI: Harley emphasizes that without clean, governed, and well-modeled data, AI outputs are unreliable—no matter how advanced the model.
✅ Microsoft Fabric is a Game-Changer: Fabric’s unified platform simplifies data engineering, enabling real-time pipelines, medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold layers), and seamless integration with Power BI.
✅ Start with Business Outcomes, Not Data Inventory: Harley’s approach is to define the top KPIs first, then trace back to the data sources—ensuring focus and ROI from day one.
✅ Common Language is Critical in M&A: When merging data from different systems or companies, aligning terminology and definitions is essential to avoid misinterpretation and ensure accurate reporting.
✅ ROI from Data Projects is Tangible: From automating manual reporting to protecting market share, Harley outlines how to quantify the business value of data initiatives—even in complex environments.

🔴 For full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/699

✅ Find Harley Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harley-webster-772a033b/

🧰Resources Mentioned:
👉 Microsoft Fabric – Unified data platform for engineering, analytics, and visualization: https://fabric.microsoft.com
👉 Power BI – Business intelligence and data visualization tool: https://powerbi.microsoft.com
👉 Dataflow Gen2 – Web-based data transformation tool in Microsoft Fabric
👉 `Natasha’s Foundation – UK charity supporting food allergy awareness: https://www.narf.org.uk
👉 VWS Software – Waste management software provider in the UK: https://www.vwssoftware.com

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✅ Recommended Playlist: Power 365 Show. Hear the latest from Senior Microsoft Staff – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqyy0tYMOozNcXsEdVn4sqh

✅ All our Microsoft Business Applications Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkr6hhBH1cT4E3E8ceQt1S_z

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I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 13 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.

This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge (https://www.90daymc.com/)

We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!

Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)

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Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith

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