Shapeways

Intern – Metabase Governance & Optimization Project

Shapeways

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Eindhoven • 🇳🇱 Netherlands

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Job Level

Entry Level

Tech Stack

SQL

About the role

  • Analyze & Audit
  • Inventory all Metabase dashboards, questions, and models.
  • Identify duplicates, unused dashboards, and owners.
  • Map dependencies between dashboards and database tables.
  • Design Governance & Structure
  • Define a folder structure for dashboards by department.
  • Establish naming conventions for dashboards, models, and metrics.
  • Propose roles and permissions (e.g., who can create vs. who can approve).
  • Optimize Data Models
  • Identify the most used queries and convert them into Metabase Models.
  • Ensure models have clear documentation, field descriptions, and filters.
  • Standardize metrics (e.g., Revenue, Active Customers, Conversion Rate).
  • Implement Request & Review Process
  • Create a lightweight BI Request Intake workflow, e.g.:
  • Google Form / Notion / Jira board for new dashboard requests
  • Clear criteria for request priority and expected delivery time
  • Feedback loop for requesters after completion
  • Educate & Document
  • Build a Metabase User Guide (short and visual) for internal users.
  • Host a short internal workshop or presentation.
  • Deliverables
  • A Metabase audit report (inventory + recommendations)
  • A new folder structure and naming convention implemented
  • A set of standardized Metabase models (e.g., Customers, Orders, Sales KPIs)
  • A documented BI request process with a simple intake form or workflow
  • A “How We Use Metabase” guide for company-wide onboarding
  • A final presentation to management summarizing before/after improvements

Requirements

  • Technical
  • SQL (intermediate)
  • Metabase (models, dashboards, permissions)
  • Notion for documentation
  • Git or version control for SQL queries
  • Soft Skills
  • Communication with non-technical stakeholders
  • Process design and documentation
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset
Benefits
  • Free lunch + tea + coffee
  • Paid Internship

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
SQLMetabasedata modelingdashboard designdocumentationquery optimizationmetrics standardizationprocess designdata analysisproblem-solving
Soft skills
communicationanalytical mindsetproblem-solving mindsetstakeholder engagementworkshop facilitationpresentation skillscollaborationorganizational skillsfeedback managementeducational skills