The Fivestar* team implemented a self-service reporting portal using Power BI to enhance data accessibility and decision-making for RoboticsCareer.org. By transforming the complex database structure behind the platform into a reliable and user-friendly semantic model, they empowered site administrators to quickly and accurately analyze data without needing advanced technical expertise. To jumpstart reporting, the development team created three initial Power BI reports tailored to ARM's daily operational and strategic needs, ensuring administrators could gain immediate insights into user engagement, training availability, and search trends. Additionally, Fivestar* provided customized themes and templates, enabling consistent branding and easy expansion of future reports. After implementation, Fivestar* led several hands-on training sessions to help equip the ARM team with the skills and confidence needed to effectively use Power BI and build their own reports using the new semantic model.

With the new reporting tools in place, RoboticsCareer.org administrators gained the ability to independently build custom reports that provided valuable insights into user engagement, training program effectiveness, and industry demand.These reports were shared with stakeholders at the annual members’ meeting, demonstrating the platform’s impact and helping guide future workforce development initiatives. Fivestar* remains an active partner, continuously supporting ARM by integrating new data points into the semantic model as the platform expands. Furthermore, assist in the development of additional reports, ensuring RoboticsCareer.org stays equipped with powerful analytics tools to drive continuous improvement and long-term success.

Fivestar* used Power BI Desktop to build the reports, and Power BI Service to host the semantic model and finalized reports. Developers tracked business requirements and work status in Azure DevOps.