Eight years after last touching SQL, I was hired to migrate an entire company's reporting system from Excel to Zoho Analytics - and rediscovered why SQL is such a powerful tool. What I found was a maze of manual Excel files that consumed hours of employee time each week, begging to be automated. By syncing data tables, connecting Excel files, and linking everything through SQL queries, I built an automated reporting system that updates in real-time with minimal maintenance. The transformation opened my eyes to the incredible possibilities of modern data visualization and automation - turning what used to take days into processes that run themselves. Most importantly, it reminded me that sometimes our dormant skills can become our greatest assets when applied to new challenges.