The real problem
Recurring forecast updates depended on collecting source inputs, checking them, transforming them consistently, and publishing a reliable output on schedule.
Forecast automation
A controlled refresh instead of a repetitive reporting cycle.
I built automated reporting and forecasting workflows to reduce manual steps and make recurring outputs more reliable. This recreation shows a source table moving through validation, transformation, and publication into a clean forecast output.
PythonExcelSQLData validation
The workflow and all data shown here are fictional and designed for a public portfolio.
Recorded workflow
Watch the refresh run end to end.
The recording shows the same automated sequence below: source rows are extracted, checked, transformed, and written into the forecast output.
Behind the project
A recurring reporting process turned into a controlled pipeline.
What I built
I built automated reporting workflows that extract source data, validate required fields, transform the inputs, and publish standardized forecast outputs with clearer run status.
Why this version is different
This recreation uses fictional commercial inputs and a browser-based demonstration. It shows the sequence without exposing internal workbooks, systems, customers, or forecast data.
Technical focus
Extraction, validation, transformation, controlled publication, exception handling, run logs, and repeatable outputs.
Interactive pipeline
Weekly Forecast Refresh
Edit the fictional source rows or run the prepared refresh.
Source workbook
Commercial inputs
Editable before refresh
| Customer | Program | Units | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|
Automation status
Refresh pipeline
Ready to run
Extract
WaitingRead source rows and normalize fields.
Validate
WaitingCheck required fields, units, and pricing.
Transform
WaitingCalculate revenue and forecast periods.
Publish
WaitingWrite the controlled output table.
Run log
- Waiting for refresh.
Published output
Forecast table
No published rows
| Status | Customer | Program | Units | Revenue | Next period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run the refresh to publish forecast rows. | |||||