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Excel and Power Query

Overview​

I use Excel as a practical problem-solving tool, not just a spreadsheet.

A lot of documentation and operations work depends on being able to sort through large data sets, find patterns, clean up messy inputs, and build reports that help people make decisions. Excel has been one of the tools I’ve used consistently for that kind of work.

How I use Excel​

My work with Excel has included:

  • managing and analyzing large data sets
  • streamlining reporting and operational workflows
  • supporting documentation planning and visibility
  • identifying opportunities for process improvement
  • organizing information in ways that are easier to review and act on

In my Documentation Manager role at Meta, I used advanced Excel skills to streamline processes and manage large data sets in support of the documentation team.

Where this fits in my work​

I do not treat data work as something separate from documentation work.

For me, Excel and related tools are part of the same broader job:

  • understanding content at scale
  • spotting bottlenecks
  • improving workflows
  • supporting better decisions
  • making complex operational work easier to manage

Excel is one part of a broader analytics and reporting toolset that also includes:

  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • SharePoint
  • structured content reporting workflows

Why it matters​

Good documentation work is not just about writing individual pages. It is also about understanding systems, tracking progress, finding patterns, and making the work easier to sustain.

That is where Excel has consistently been useful for me.