Automated Project Metrics Template

Background

  • Role: Business Analyst, API Data Acquisition

  • Objective: To revolutionize how enterprise teams access and analyze project metrics by creating a user-friendly, automated solution.

  • Duration: 1 month

  • Key Responsibilities: None; This was a side project which I completed outside of my job duties.

Overview

  • Issue Identification: Recognized a critical gap in accessible data analysis tools, particularly for teams lacking specialized data analysis skills.

  • Methodology: Crafted an innovative Excel workbook template that seamlessly interfaces with Azure DevOps, automating the extraction and visualization of complex project metrics.

  • Challenges: Tackling the complexity of Azure DevOps data to create a simple yet powerful Excel-based template that can be adopted across teams. Focused on ensuring ease of use to cater to a broad range of technical proficiencies and project settings.

  • Impact: Dramatically transformed the landscape of project metrics analysis. Enhanced visibility and understanding of project progress across all teams, fostering a culture of informed decision-making and proactive problem-solving.

Skills and Tools

  • Skills: Advanced Data Integration, Simplified User Interface Design, Dashboarding, Agile Project Management, Strategic Innovation, Effective Communication.

  • Tools: Azure DevOps for backend data sourcing, Microsoft Excel for frontend processing and presentation, alongside sophisticated data visualization techniques for enhanced user engagement.

Features

  • Customizable Setup

    Tailored to meet diverse team needs, this feature allows users to personalize the interface and settings. It ensures that the tool aligns with specific project requirements and user preferences, making data analysis more intuitive and relevant.

  • Automated Dashboard

    The heart of the workbook, providing real-time, automated updates of project metrics. It transforms complex data into easily digestible visual formats, enabling quick insights and decision-making.

  • Planning Templates

    A suite of diverse, template-based worksheets designed to enhance various aspects of product management. These templates are invaluable for tasks such as road mapping, prioritization, identifying bottlenecks, and conducting 'what-if' scenarios. They are tailored to assist teams in efficiently organizing and managing their product development processes, ensuring thorough and strategic planning.