Lee‑Anne is a Senior Specialist for Data & AI at Microsoft, helping organizations across Africa turn BI into business outcomes by designing AI‑ready architectures and embedding responsible AI practices. Lee‑Anne focuses on practical playbooks that move teams beyond descriptive dashboards to predictive, prescriptive, and real‑time decisioning. Lee‑Anne is passionate about making advanced analytics approachable and actionable. Driving adoption and measurable ROI from BI and AI excites Lee‑Anne—especially when teams shift from “rear‑view reporting” to insights that shape decisions in the moment. When not helping businesses unlock data value, you’ll find Lee‑Anne cheering from the sidelines—either at a rugby field supporting the future Bomb Squad made up of 12‑year‑olds or a netball court backing her 17 year old all rounder. Off the field, Lee‑Anne dedicates time to mentoring young women aspiring to build careers in tech.
Session Overview
From Dashboards to Decisions: 5 Plays to Move BI Beyond Descriptive in 90 Days
Most BI teams excel at reporting what happened—but the real competitive edge comes when organizations can anticipate what will happen and act in the moment. In this practical, insight-packed session, Lee-Anne James will share five proven plays to help you move beyond descriptive dashboards and unlock the power of predictive, prescriptive, and real-time analytics in just 90 days.
We’ll start by exploring why so many analytics programs stall at “rear-view reporting” and what it takes to break through that barrier. From there, you’ll discover a repeatable playbook that combines business alignment, modern architecture, and adoption strategies to deliver measurable impact fast. Expect actionable guidance on how to:
Prioritize high-value use cases that deliver ROI in weeks, not years
– Design an AI-ready BI architecture without creating cost or governance chaos
– Operationalize models with lightweight MLOps practices your team can actually run
– Embed insights into everyday workflows so decisions happen where work happens
– Build a culture of data literacy and champions to sustain momentum
We’ll also cover Responsible AI guardrails to keep innovation safe and compliant, plus a 30/60/90-day roadmap you can take back to your organization immediately. Whether you’re a BI leader, data strategist, or business decision-maker, this session will equip you with practical steps to transform dashboards into decisions—and deliver business value at speed.
Three Tangible Learnings
1. A repeatable playbook to evolve from descriptive BI to predictive, prescriptive, and real-time analytics.
2. A 30/60/90-day roadmap for delivering measurable ROI and driving adoption across the business.
3. Practical guardrails for Responsible AI to ensure innovation remains ethical, explainable, and compliant.
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Lee‑Anne is a Senior Specialist for Data & AI at Microsoft, helping organizations across Africa turn BI into business outcomes by designing AI‑ready architectures and embedding responsible AI practices. Lee‑Anne focuses on practical playbooks that move teams beyond descriptive dashboards to predictive, prescriptive, and real‑time decisioning. Lee‑Anne is passionate about making advanced analytics approachable and actionable. Driving adoption and measurable ROI from BI and AI excites Lee‑Anne—especially when teams shift from “rear‑view reporting” to insights that shape decisions in the moment. When not helping businesses unlock data value, you’ll find Lee‑Anne cheering from the sidelines—either at a rugby field supporting the future Bomb Squad made up of 12‑year‑olds or a netball court backing her 17 year old all rounder. Off the field, Lee‑Anne dedicates time to mentoring young women aspiring to build careers in tech.
