Challenges

Fragmented Data Sources:

Data was dispersed across multiple sources, complicating consolidation and slowing access to key metrics.

Data Security Needs:

Ensuring secure and controlled data sharing across divisions and users was essential to maintain data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Unified Analytics Platform:

The absence of a single platform for data and analytics hindered streamlined reporting and collaborative decision-making.

Lack of Data Change Tracking:

Existing processes failed to capture and maintain historical data changes, impacting trend analysis and historical reporting.

Long ETL Processing Times:

The previous ETL process took over 7 hours, creating delays in data availability and reducing the relevance of daily reports.

Manual Reporting & Flat Files:

Many reports relied on flat files and manual processes, which were both time-consuming and error-prone.

Automated Reporting Needs:

Business divisions required automated, real-time analytical reports to make informed, timely decisions.

KPI-Based Alerts:

A process for alert notifications based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) was essential for proactive decision-making and performance tracking.

Solution

Centralized Data Warehouse on Azure Synapse:

Created a unified data warehouse by integrating data from multiple sources, allowing for centralized access and analytics.

Role-Based Access and Row-Level Security:

Implemented strict data access controls, providing tailored access based on user roles and division requirements.

Enhanced ETL for Flat Files:

Built a robust ETL process to integrate flat files into the data warehouse, eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors.

Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD):

Designed a process to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions (Type 2) to maintain historical records, enabling accurate trend analysis.

Automated Analytical Reports:

Created automated Power BI reports linked to the data warehouse, providing real-time insights for faster decision-making.

KPI-Based Alert Notifications:

Established an automated alert system to notify relevant users when critical KPIs deviated, ensuring timely action on performance metrics.

Value Delivered

Optimized Data Warehouse on Azure Synapse:

The centralized data warehouse enabled streamlined data consolidation and access, significantly improving operational efficiency.

Improved Data Security and Governance:

Role-based access controls ensured data privacy, allowing secure data sharing without compromising confidentiality.

Efficient ETL Process:

Upgraded ETL performance to complete within 20 minutes, a vast improvement from the previous 7-hour processing time.

Enhanced Data Tracking with SCD:

Implemented Type 2 SCD for accurate historical tracking, adding valuable insights into data trends over time.

Real-Time, Automated Power BI Reports:

Created a Power BI environment for automated reporting, replacing static reports with dynamic, interactive dashboards for on-demand insights.

Proactive KPI Monitoring:

Automated alert notifications allowed users to act on business performance metrics promptly, helping maintain and improve business KPIs.

Conclusion

By addressing each of these challenges, DataDrona empowered the healthcare provider with a reliable, secure, and highly responsive data ecosystem that supports informed decision-making, enhances data accessibility, and strengthens business operations across all divisions.