Develop Comprehensive User Research & Persona Report

**What**
Create a detailed report outlining user personas (Executive to Expert), their data journeys, and prioritized functional requirements. Include pain points of current on-prem access and propose solutions for a modern, cloud-based architecture.

**Why**
This report will guide the Mines Data Repository project, ensuring it addresses user needs and resolves current issues with unreliable analytics and manual processes. It will improve trust in data, decision-making speed, and transparency with stakeholders.

## Acceptance Criteria

Identify and document user personas across all target tiers.
Analyze and outline current data journeys and pain points.
Prioritize functional requirements based on user needs.
Incorporate stakeholder feedback and finalize the report.
Ensure alignment with the proposed Azure and Microsoft Fabric architecture.

**Story Points:** 13

Start by identifying the Executive-to-Expert personas, mapping their current data journeys and on-premises pain points, and reviewing available stakeholder feedback. The work is complete when the report documents all target tiers, prioritizes functional requirements, proposes solutions, and demonstrates alignment with the Azure and Microsoft Fabric architecture.

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