Azure ETL Pipeline
Automated Azure financial cost analysis pipeline using Microsoft Fabric and SQL, reducing a 13-step monthly process from 2-3 hours to 5-10 minutes.
Architecture
Automated pipeline using Microsoft Fabric extracts Azure billing data, processes it with SQL transformations, and delivers standardized financial reports with built-in validation and error handling.
Azure Billing Data → Microsoft Fabric → SQL Transformations → Validation → Financial ReportsKey Features
Time Reduction
Reduced processing time by 95% from 2-3 hours to 5-10 minutes through automation.
Automated Workflow
Transformed 13-step manual process into automated pipeline with minimal manager involvement.
Fault Tolerance
Built-in error recovery and monitoring for reliable, repeatable financial analysis.
Data Validation
Automated validation ensures data accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.
Technical Details
Data Extraction & Processing
Built automated system using Microsoft Fabric to extract Azure billing data and SQL for transformations, handling cost categorization and departmental allocation with built-in validation and error handling.
Process Transformation
Before: 13-step manual process requiring 2-3 hours monthly with error-prone data collection.
After: Automated pipeline completes analysis in 5-10 minutes with standardized reporting and minimal manager involvement.
Impact & Results
Automated manual Azure cost analysis workflow, saving managers hours of work monthly
Key Achievements
Reduced data processing time by 95% (2-3 hours to 5-10 minutes)
Reduced manual effort for managers with automated reporting
Built fault-tolerant pipeline with error recovery and monitoring
Delivered reliable, repeatable results for financial analysis
Business Benefits
- • Enabled reliable monthly financial analysis
- • Reduced risk of human error in calculations
- • Standardized reporting format and timing
- • Presented solution at company sprint reviews