About the Authors
Urmisha Patel is a seasoned data analytics professional and Tableau expert based in Pennsylvania, USA, with over eight years of experience in transforming raw data into actionable insights. Passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to harness the power of data visualization, she has worked across diverse industries, helping teams unlock their data’s potential through effective storytelling and impactful dashboards.
With a background in data science and business intelligence, she combines technical expertise with a strong commitment to teaching. As a certified Tableau professional, she has conducted numerous workshops, webinars, and training sessions, mentoring professionals of all skill levels to become confident Tableau users.
In addition to her work as a practitioner, she regularly contributes to the data analytics community, sharing insights, tutorials, and solutions through blogs, forums, and YouTube channels. This book reflects her dedication to making Tableau accessible to everyone, whether a complete beginner or a seasoned user looking to deepen their skills.
Outside of work, she enjoys creating educational videos on YouTube channel, always seeking inspiration for the next visualization project. She firmly believes in the transformative power of data and is excited to help readers embark on their Tableau journey.
She pursued her post-graduation in business analytics and business intelligence, specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning from Great Lakes Institute of Management, and a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Gujarat Technological University in India.