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/