From Oracle to Empathy | Alexander Arvidsson

Power BI? Just a tool.

Fabric? A beast with hidden risks.

In this expert episode, Alexander Arvidsson breaks down why data without context is dangerous, how culture shapes insights, and what makes governance actually work. A must-watch for data pros and curious minds.

00:00 Intro & Alexander’s Unusual Start

06:00 Data Storytelling, Trust & Misleading Visuals

12:30 Culture Clash in Reporting Styles

19:00 Tech vs. Usability: Power, Pain & the Business Perspective

25:00 Learning Curves & Shadow IT

30:30 Fabric: Revolutionary or Risky?

36:00 Minimum Viable Governance in Practice

42:00 AI, Copilot & the Myth of No-Code Dashboards Alexander Arvidsson has seen it all – from hardcore Oracle backends to the latest in Microsoft Fabric. In this episode of Daten-WG podcast, he shares why technical skills are not enough to make data impactful.

He talks openly about the cultural differences in data communication (think Germany vs. Sweden), warns against blind tool enthusiasm, and explains why trust matters more than pristine data quality.

His take on Fabric is especially compelling: powerful, yes – but dangerously unfiltered in the wrong hands.We discuss why governance must be practical, not bureaucratic, and how “minimum viable governance” can be a key to adoption.

Alexander also reflects on his own journey – from someone who disliked people to someone who teaches how to make data matter.

This conversation is loaded with sharp insights and honest takes – ideal for anyone who wants to move from just building dashboards to actually driving decisions with data.

All views expressed in this episode reflect the personal opinions of the guests and hosts.

Alexander Arvidsson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderarvidsson/

Artur König: https://www.linkedin.com/in/datakoenigartur/