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The Pro Dataviz Contest is officially underway, and we’re thrilled to introduce the powerhouse panel evaluating your creations: Ben, Kerry, and Shannon. Each brings a unique perspective on effective visualization, design best practices, and data storytelling. Together, they’ll help recognize and spotlight the outstanding work emerging from our community.

Ben Ferry

Ben is a longtime member of the community working as a Senior Analytics Consultant at Solita Germany GmbH, specializing in data visualization and storytelling in Power BI. With a background that bridges business logic and design, he focuses on helping organizations move beyond standard dashboards toward clarity, consistency, and impact in their analytics. Ben is particularly known for his deep work with Deneb and Vega-Lite, crafting custom visuals that follow IBCS principles, dynamic interactivity, and precise design control.

Alongside client work, Ben regularly delivers training sessions and conference talks under the banner of “PowerBIFerryTales”. His sessions, such as "Your Report Looks Boring and Nobody Cares" and "Deneb Dashboard in a Day", blend technical depth with practical storytelling. Ben’s goal is to make data not only insightful, but simple and elegantly communicative.

Kerry Kolosko

Kerry Kolosko is a seasoned data visualization expert and a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, recognized for her deep expertise in Power BI and her creative approach to visual storytelling. As a long-time contributor and organizer of the global Workout Wednesday challenge, Kerry has inspired thousands with her innovative weekly dataviz challenges, ranging from radial plots and Voronoi diagrams to sustainable development dashboards.

Kerry brings years of judging experience across numerous visualization contests and is known for her thoughtful insights on accessibility, color psychology, and design best practices. Kerry is also a Business Intelligence Manager and independent consultant based in Australia, where she helps organizations turn data into actionable insights. Read more about Kerry's work and play around with the templates she shares over on her website!

Shannon Lindsay

Shannon is an analyst, BI leader, and community builder dedicated to making data visualization in Power BI both engaging and inclusive. A Workout Wednesday lead and member of the Fabric Community team, she helps data professionals and newcomers alike find resources, build skills, and grow their careers within the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. Known for her passion for connecting people, she works to make data as approachable - and fun - as possible.

With experience judging thousands of visualizations for accessible design, Shannon brings a deep commitment to inclusivity to the Fabric Data Days contest.

We absolutely can't wait to see what you create!

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