Steven Jacobs

Background

About Steven Jacobs

I’m a Business Intelligence leader with over 12 years of experience transforming data into actionable insights and building high-performing analytics teams. As Director of Business Analytics at CBRE, I lead a team of BI professionals—including solutions developers, Power BI dashboard designers, and database managers—focused on delivering scalable, impactful data solutions. I specialize in Microsoft’s Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), Azure cloud services, and REST API integrations. I architected a middleware solution that processed over 1.8 million webhook events in a year, enabling real-time automation and reporting across SaaS platforms. My approach to dashboard design is rooted in data storytelling—I believe in simplicity, intentional use of color, hierarchical layout, and intuitive user interaction to make data not just accessible, but meaningful. Beyond the tech, I’m passionate about team development. I introduced Power Platform tools to my team and led a structured upskilling initiative to elevate their capabilities, drive innovation, and align their growth with business goals. Whether I’m building a data pipeline, mentoring a team member, or presenting insights to senior leadership, my goal is the same: turn data into decisions.