About the Reviewers
Dmitry Anoshin is a data-centric technologist and a recognized expert in building and implementing business analytics solutions. He has a track record of successfully implementing BI/DWH projects in numerous industries, such as retail, telecommunication, finance, and e-commerce. He has in-depth knowledge of BI, ETL, DWH, and big data technologies.
Dmitry is experienced in the data integration process and is proficient in using various data warehousing methodologies. He regularly goes beyond expectations while working for various industries. Moreover, he is a certified Splunk engineer and has implemented several projects for big data analytics based on Splunk Enterprise.
In his free time, Dmitry likes to discover new technologies related to data analytics and compare similar tools among various vendors. He has reviewed Creating Universes with SAP BusinessObjects and SAP BusinessObjects Reporting Cookbook. He is also writing SAP Lumira Essentials, Learning Hunk, and SAP Data Services Cookbook. On the latter, he—as an experienced author—is helping a new author develop an outstanding book.
Sven van Leuken started his professional business career after completing his studies in 1996, securing a bachelor's degree in computer science. For the first 6 years of his career, he worked as a SAP ABAP developer. Then, he turned to SAP BI, where he nowadays combines his development and project management skills with profound BI knowledge within the broad spectrum of data extraction, modeling, architecture, and performance optimization.
Sven is a trusted advisor and has in-depth knowledge of implementing robust, sustainable data models and legitimate BI solutions.
He is a SAP-certified application associate in SAP HANA. He also has these certifications: Business Intelligence SAP NetWeaver 7.0, NetWeaver 2004s BI, Business Information Warehouse Certification 3.0, ABAP 3.x, and ABAP 4.0 Consultant. He frequently writes articles and blogs on SCN and on his own website, which can be reached at http://www.svenvanleuken.com/.
Since 2008, Sven has been working as a project manager / scrum master. In this role, he has successfully managed many projects to deliver the required (high) quality within the budget and on time. He is a certified Prince2, ITILF, and IPMA-D project manager and has also passed the Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I) and Scrum Fundamentals Certified Credential (SFC) certification tests.
His sound technical knowledge (over 19 years of hands-on SAP experience) and project management experience, combined with well-developed communication skills for coaching, motivation, and innovation, make him the ideal sparring partner.
Vinay Singh is a SAP analytics solution architect, with over 9 years of experience in the retail and manufacturing industries. He has published a number of white papers and blogs on various SAP forums. A technology enthusiast, he keeps visiting colleges and companies in Germany and the MENA region for guest lectures and workshops on topics related to SAP BI and SAP HANA.
I would like to thank my wife, Minal—who herself is a BO consultant—for her support and input on a few topics as I was reviewing this book.