A Journey from Analyst to YouTuber
In this episode of AI or DIE, Artur talks with Injae Park, a Microsoft MVP and successful Power BI YouTuber. Injae shares how he started as an analyst and began posting content on LinkedIn and YouTube in 2022 during a work slowdown. Despite joining the game late, he grew his channel to over 30,000 subscribers by focusing on in-depth, authentic tutorials. They also discuss Injae’s talk, The Cost of a Workaround, which he presented at a conference. The session highlights the risks and long-term costs of workarounds in Power BI, particularly with custom visuals, page-level security, and Power Query scripts. Injae emphasizes the importance of balancing innovation with maintainability and avoiding unnecessary complexity.
Injae Park is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP who combines his technical expertise with a passion for teaching by sharing his insights and practical tips through his YouTube channel @PowerBIPark. Injae's content ranges from beginner tutorials to advanced techniques, and as part of the Power BI Core Visual Representatives - he aims to bridge the MS Developer team with the Power BI community. His education in psychology and economics as well as his experience in consulting gives him a well-rounded perspective on the Power BI Developer experience, making his tutorials both engaging and accessible.
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