The Cost of a Workaround & Beyond | In Conversation with Injae Park

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.