Ralph Kimball

Ralph Kimball is a prominent figure in the field of data warehousing and business intelligence. He is best known for developing the Kimball methodology, which emphasizes a user-friendly approach to organizing and analyzing data. This methodology encourages creating data warehouses that are easy to understand for end-users, using a dimensional model based on facts (quantitative data) and dimensions (descriptive data). Kimball's work has significantly influenced how organizations structure their data systems to support effective decision-making, making complex data more accessible and actionable for businesses.