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13 Leading Qlik Consultants

qlik consultants - 13 Leading Qlik Consultants

Qlik’s success as a data analytics powerhouse owes much to a passionate, global community of experts who push the platform’s capabilities every day.

This includes pioneering developers from Qlik’s early days, open-source champions building vital tools and extensions, leading consultants who train and support enterprise teams, and thought leaders shaping how we understand and use QlikView and Qlik Sense. Below is a curated list of the most influential and active Qlik consultants worldwide — each selected for their sustained impact, technical contributions, community leadership, and innovation within the Qlik ecosystem.

  1. Henric Cronström
  2. Ralf Becher
  3. Rob Wunderlich
  4. Brian Booden
  5. Steve Dark
  6. Bill Lay
  7. Barry Harmsen
  8. Göran Sander
  9. Karl Pover
  10. Donald Farmer
  11. Matthew Crowther
  12. Lech Miszkiewicz
  13. Richard Pearce

Now, let’s delve deeper into their profiles and contributions.

Henric Cronström

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Nationality: Swedish

Henric is a Qlik legend who joined the company at its 1993 founding and was instrumental in architecting QlikView’s core.

After nearly 25 years at Qlik (ultimately as VP Product), Henric became an independent Qlik expert in 2021. Renowned for his deep theoretical knowledge (he has a PhD in physics) and practical know-how, he authored hundreds of posts on Qlik’s Design Blog and is often the final word on complex Qlik syntax and engine behavior. As a luminary figure (literally a Qlik Luminary Alumni), Henric now consults and teaches Qlik best practices outside the corporate environment. He frequently speaks at Qlik events and user groups, where his presence is akin to a “Qlik oracle” for the community.

Ralf Becher

Nationality: German

Ralf is an internationally recognized Qlik expert and a long-standing Qlik Luminary. With 25+ years in IT (and a focus on BI/big data architecture), he has been a principal consultant melding Qlik with emerging tech.

Ralf founded ORION (formerly RalfoRION) and later orionbelt.ai, leveraging his Qlik experience in the era of AI. He has developed innovative Qlik Sense extensions and integrations – for example, he worked on graph analytics integrations (Linkurious/Ogma) and contributed to projects like Vizlib during its early days. A frequent presenter at Qlik Dev Group meetups, Ralf is known for pushing Qlik’s capabilities (like bringing D3.js visuals into Qlik). His GitHub features dozens of Qlik-related repositories, reflecting his ethos of sharing and experimentation.

Rob Wunderlich

Rob Wunderlich - 13 Leading Qlik Consultants

Nationality: American

An independent Qlik consultant since 2006, Rob is famed for his QlikView Cookbook blog and for founding the QlikView Components (QVC) open-source scripting library.

He’s a Qlik Luminary and Community MVP who has spent 15+ years solving complex QlikView/Sense challenges. Rob actively shares best practices – from automated testing of Qlik apps to migration tools – reflecting his passion for community knowledge exchange. He has contributed utilities like Document Analyzer and QVC (available on GitHub) that are widely used by Qlik developers.

Brian Booden

Qlik’s Agentic Experience enhances Qlik Answers to seamlessly handle both structured and unstructured data in one unified conversational experience.

Nationality: British

Brian is a 7-time (now 8-time) Qlik Luminary who founded DataGlow IT in 2017 to offer Qlik consulting on his own terms.

Based in the UK, he has 10+ years in BI and made his mark by developing the Radar Chart that was incorporated into Qlik Sense Feb 2019 release. Brian exemplifies community leadership: he runs The Data Mix (a Qlik analytics podcast/newsletter) and even built a “WhatsApp for Qlik” integration to bring BI alerts into messaging apps. An Edinburgh native, he leads the local Qlik Dev Group chapter and was an official media partner at Qlik’s global conference. Brian’s blend of technical innovation and evangelism (he’s also a Qlik Partner Ambassador) makes him one of Qlik’s most visible independent influencers.

Steve Dark

Steve Dark - 13 Leading Qlik Consultants

Nationality: British

Founder of Quick Intelligence in the UK, Steve is a 20+ year BI veteran and one of the first Qlik Luminaries and Community MVPs.

He remains a hands-on developer (“Sensei”) who leads Qlik Sense and QlikView implementations end-to-end – from data modeling to UI design. Steve’s influential blog and tutorial site has made him an esteemed Qlik authority, and he’s known for serving as technical editor on several Qlik books. A Qlik Luminary alumnus and frequent speaker, Steve emphasizes empowering clients through training and best practices.

Bill Lay

Nationality: American

Dr. Bill Lay is the founder and principal of The William Lay Group, a Los Angeles-based analytics consultancy.

A veteran Qlik consultant and trainer, Bill co-launched the Masters Summit for Qlik in 2013 along with Rob, Barry, and Oleg. He’s recognized for his deep academic approach (he holds a PhD) combined with real-world pragmatism in Qlik solution delivery. Bill has contributed forewords and technical reviews for Qlik books (notably Creating Stunning Dashboards with QlikView), emphasizing the importance of data visualization and storytelling. Previously a CTO and BI practice lead, he now focuses on his independent practice, advising enterprises on Qlik strategy and developing advanced QlikView/Sense dashboards.

Barry Harmsen

Barry Harmsen - 13 Leading Qlik Consultants

Nationality: Dutch

Barry is the co-author of the seminal book “QlikView 11 for Developers” and a long-time Qlik Luminary (2014–2020).

As CEO of Bitmetric (a boutique Qlik consultancy he co-founded), he combines technical excellence with leadership. Barry’s popular QlikFix blog is known for its insightful and sometimes lighthearted take on Qlik development. He actively contributes to the Qlik ecosystem: from developing tools like SenseTheme for custom Qlik Sense theming, to training at international events like the Masters Summit for Qlik. A former BI architect with big-firm experience, Barry remains a hands-on Qlik coder and a Qlik Partner Ambassador recognized for his expertise.

Göran Sander

Nationality: Swedish

Göran, known online as “mountaindude,” runs Ptarmigan Labs as a one-man Qlik consulting powerhouse.

A Qlik Luminary for five years (2016–2020) and now a 4-time Qlik Partner Ambassador, he exemplifies the tech-savvy Qlik influencer. Göran is the creator of numerous Qlik Sense open-source tools – notably the Butler family for Qlik Sense administration – sharing them on GitHub for the community. With a background as a hacker/maker, he blogs technical deep-dives (e.g. Qlik Sense APIs, automation) and has been interviewed on the Qlik Branch blog. Göran’s “Sensei” reputation comes from his ability to push Qlik beyond its limits (from IoT integrations to Qlik cloud extensions) while openly sharing his methods.

Karl Pover

Nationality: American-Mexican

Karl is the author of “Learning QlikView Data Visualization” (Packt Publishing, 2013) and a recognized Qlik Luminary since 2014.

He founded Pover Consulting in Mexico and later served as a Solutions Architect at an international analytics firm, all while maintaining his independent voice through his blog “Harvesting Wisdom”. Karl co-organized Qlik Dev Group events in Mexico City and has been a Vizlib Legend for his work on Qlik Sense extensions. With 50+ Qlik clients in his portfolio, he’s adept at bridging enterprise needs with Qlik’s capabilities, often advocating agile development methods. Karl’s contributions also include speaking at Qlik Qonnections and crafting dynamic data storytelling demos, reflecting his belief in the power of visualization.

Donald Farmer

Donald Farmer - 13 Leading Qlik Consultants

Nationality: Scottish

Donald is an independent analytics strategist who led product innovation at Qlik (VP of Product, 2010s) and Microsoft’s BI team before that.

Now heading his own firm TreeHive Strategy, he advises organizations on data culture and BI implementation – often with Qlik at the center. With 30+ years in data (and a Scottish wit), Donald is a revered thought leader in the BI community. He’s a frequent keynote speaker and has written several books/blogs on data management and innovation. While not a developer in the traditional sense, Donald’s impact on Qlik is profound: he helped shape Qlik Sense’s early direction and evangelized Qlik’s associative approach globally. Today he consults independently, helping startups and enterprises alike “see the possibilities” in their data, earning him the nickname “Qlik’s Data Whisperer.”

Matthew Crowther

Nationality: British

Matt is the co-founder of the global Qlik Dev Group community (launched 2014) which now spans 40+ cities.

An independent consultant, he directs Visual Analytics Ltd. and was a Qlik Luminary from 2017 to 2020. Matt authored the “QV Design” blog, focusing on making QlikView applications beautiful and user-friendly. He’s widely respected for his front-end design chops – like using innovative UI/UX techniques in Qlik – as well as for fostering knowledge-sharing via Dev Group meetups. With a background in enterprise BI, he’s led Qlik projects across industries and championed best practices for Qlik Sense adoption. Matt’s community spirit (e.g., organizing hackathons and sharing open-source extensions) has helped countless Qlik developers worldwide.

Lech Miszkiewicz

Lech Miszkiewicz - 13 Leading Qlik Consultants

Nationality: Polish-Australian

Lech is a Qlik Sense expert currently based in Australia, known in the community for his detailed solutions and performance tuning advice. He has been a Qlik Community MVP multiple years and is a Qlik Partner Ambassador (2024–25).

Lech serves as a Senior Qlik Consultant at Inside Info (a boutique Qlik partner) but is also involved in independent projects. With 8+ years of Qlik experience, he’s attained every Qlik certification (Architect, Administrator, Developer). Lech is especially passionate about server-side topics – he has written about Qlik Sense clustering, shared persistence, and scripted deployment automation. On forums and LinkedIn, he often shares quick tips (sometimes under the hashtag “#QlikManiac”) and even short videos demonstrating solutions. His contributions earned him recognition directly from Qlik’s evangelism team (as evidenced by shoutouts in Qlik’s official posts).

Richard Pearce

Nationality: British

Richard is a Qlik Luminary Alumni (2017–2020) and an extension development expert who co-founded the Qlik Dev Group in London.

A former Qlik consultant at Direct Line Group and Narrative Science, he now freelances as a Qlik Sense developer with a penchant for custom APIs and mashups. Richard created and maintains Qlik-CLI (a command-line tool for Qlik Sense administration), showcasing his open-source contributions to the Qlik ecosystem. He also runs QlikCentral – a blog for advanced Qlik tips and brainteasers – and has tutored many Qlik enthusiasts through community forums (earning him Qlik MVP status). Whether it’s building extensions or scripting complex ETL, Richard’s technical breadth and eagerness to share make him a top independent Qlik resource.

Wrap Up

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