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Metadata-Driven KPI Architecture
Behind the phrase is a simple idea: the business should not have to rediscover the same definition every time a report, dashboard, or assistant is built.
By Amir Hassan · April 27, 2026
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Architecture, data platforms, Microsoft Fabric, chatbots, and observability for fashion and retail at scale.
The materials and technical choices behind modern fashion technology.
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