SD

From Raw Data to Revenue.

Selected outcomes

+19%GGR lift delivered
Dr. Shemal Dave, PMP — portrait

8+

Years in BI & Strategy

Credentials
  • Project Management Professional2024
  • Business Analytics2023
  • Data Science Specialization2023
  • Data Analytics Program2022

Specialization Matrix

Where doctoral statistics meets program leadership.

BI & Visualization

  • Power BI (DAX, Copilot)Mastery
  • TableauExpert
  • Semantic ModelingArchitect
  • Executive DashboardsLead

AI & Automation

  • Microsoft FabricArchitect
  • MCP Servers (Python/JS)Advanced
  • Claude AI IntegrationLead
  • Workflow AutomationExpert

Statistics & Modeling

  • K-Means ClusteringExpert
  • Multiple RegressionExpert
  • Taguchi DesignPhD
  • Predictive ModelingSenior

Data Engineering

  • SQL Server / OracleSenior
  • ETL PipelinesLead
  • KPI FrameworksExpert
  • Slot Performance ModelingSpecialist

Program Management

  • PMP CertifiedPMI
  • Agile / WaterfallHybrid
  • Risk & Change MgmtExpert
  • Cross-Functional LeadVP-Level

Leadership

  • Executive StorytellingSenior
  • Stakeholder NegotiationExpert
  • MentorshipLead
  • Change AdvocacySenior

Key Initiatives

Strategic Impact Cases

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Gaming Analytics

+19%

Revenue Lift

Pong Game Studios

GGR Optimization Engine

Redesigned slot floor performance tracking with data-driven adjustments to RTP, volatility, and hit frequency — sustaining a 19% increase in Gross Gaming Revenue and an 11% lift in player retention.

AI & Automation

20hrs

Saved Weekly

Pong Game Studios

AI-Agent BI Ecosystem

Architected a scalable Microsoft Fabric environment and engineered custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers — integrating Claude with Power BI, SQL, and Jira to reduce a full-day C-suite reporting task to seconds.

What I Offer

Four practices, one operating system for decisions.

01

AI-Augmented Business Intelligence

Next-generation BI infrastructure — not just reports, but decision engines. Microsoft Fabric capacity planning, Copilot in Power BI, and custom MCP servers wiring Claude into enterprise data sources.

Microsoft Fabric · Power BI · Claude AI · MCP (Python/JS) · SQL Server · Oracle

02

Slot & Gaming Analytics

Where every decimal in Theoretical Hold matters. Performance models balancing RTP, volatility and hit frequency to maximize GGR and player lifetime value across SQL Server and Oracle.

SQL Server · Oracle · Power BI · Player Segmentation · Bet-Level Analysis

03

Data Storytelling & Executive Dashboards

Translating complex datasets into narratives leadership can act on in under 60 seconds. Live, AI-enhanced intelligence suites that replaced static reporting cycles at two organizations.

Power BI (DAX · Copilot) · Tableau · ETL Pipelines

04

Program & Project Management (PMP)

PMP-certified delivery with a 95% on-time rate across 20+ engagements. Hybrid Agile/Waterfall governance across cross-functional teams, budgets, risk and stakeholder communications.

Jira · Agile/Scrum · Waterfall · Risk · Change Management

In Their Words

What colleagues say.

Shemal was my lead for almost two years. He is highly committed to his work and organizes tasks and responsibilities in a professional manner. He always kept the team motivated. I believe he is one of the best leads I ever had.

Dipty Jacob

Civil Engineer (EIT), Vancouver, BC

Shemal's presence will be felt by any team. An excellent subject expert demonstrated capabilities in handling content and the team. It was a pleasure working with him. He is a great fit for any organization.

Prabhu Kanagarjan

Senior Vice President, LearningMate

I have had the experience of working with Shemal for almost 7 years in two different organisations. His dedication towards the assigned tasks, technical skills and composure while working during tense situations are exemplary.

Kunal Shukla

Team Lead, Bartleby Technologies

Currently directing analytics at Pong Game Studios — open to strategic advisory and senior leadership conversations.