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I am Tarun Gupta, a graduate with a background in management and engineering. Throughout my academic journey, I have developed a strong passion for statistics and quantitative analysis. As a BI Developer, I have gained extensive experience in working with Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI and Tableau. The main purpose of this blog is to share my knowledge and experiences gained from hands-on experience in a professional environment in effectively utilizing BI tools. I firmly believe that sharing knowledge, similar to sharing food, brings greater joy to both the giver and the receiver. I warmly welcome your valuable comments and suggestions on my posts. Please feel free to contact me via email. Stay connected for more insightful blogs.

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