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Our Experience at IBA Probattle ‘25
Recently, Fakhurddin and I participated in IBA Probattle ‘25, organized by IBA Computer Science Society, where we took on the challenge of the Business Intelligence (BI) module. It was an amazing experience full of learning, excitement, and challenges. We were given a complex dataset and had to create an interactive dashboard using Power BI. After putting in hours of effort, we were thrilled to secure the position of runners-up!
The Dataset We Worked With
We were given a dataset from the Turkish Market Sales Dataset with 9000items, which included:
- 50,000+ Customers – Giving us insights into different customer behaviors and demographics.
- 9,000+ Items – A wide variety of products categorized under different brands.
- 81 Stores – Sales data from stores across various cities, allowing us to explore regional trends.
Our task was to analyze this data and present meaningful insights through an interactive dashboard.
Our Approach
To make the most of the limited time we had, we followed a well-structured approach:
Data Cleaning and Preparation
We started by cleaning the data to remove errors and inconsistencies. Organizing the data properly helped us get accurate insights later on.
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
We explored the data to understand sales patterns, customer demographics, and product performance. This helped us decide on the key metrics and visuals to include in our dashboard
Building the Dashboard
We used Power BI to design a dashboard that showcased:
- Sales and Profit Overview – To track revenue and profit trends.
- Customer Demographics – Analyzing sales by gender.
- Top Performing Stores – Highlighting the most profitable locations.
- Geographical Insights – Visualizing profit distribution across different cities.
Here’s a glimpse of the dashboard we designed
Our interactive dashboard, showcasing key sales trends and insights
Another view of our dashboard, highlighting geographical insights and top-performing stores
What We Learned
This experience taught us a lot:
- Effective Teamwork – Collaborating efficiently helped us overcome challenges.
- Power BI Skills – We enhanced our skills in data visualization and dashboard design.
- Connecting Insights with Actions – We learned how to link data insights with real-world business decisions Final Thoughts
- Participating in IBA Probattle ‘25 was an unforgettable experience. It wasn’t just about winning but about learning, growing, and challenging ourselves. Ending up as runners-up was a proud moment for us, but the knowledge and experience we gained were even more valuable.
The Result
Our efforts paid off as the judges appreciated the insights we gathered and the interactive design of our dashboard. Competing against talented teams, we were thrilled to be announced as the runners-up!
Final Thoughts
Participating in IBA Probattle ‘25 was an unforgettable experience. It wasn’t just about winning but about learning, growing, and challenging ourselves. Ending up as runners-up was a proud moment for us, but the knowledge and experience we gained were even more valuable
Looking back, we’re grateful for the journey and the memories we made. Would we participate again? Absolutely!