How do you effectively communicate technical concepts to stakeholders who may not have the same level of technical expertise?

In my previous role as a data engineer, I was responsible for presenting the architecture of a new data pipeline to the marketing and finance teams. The stakeholders were not familiar with data engineering jargon, so I first mapped the technical components to business outcomes. I used a simple diagram that showed data flow from source to dashboard, labeling each step with the value it delivered (e.g., faster reporting, reduced manual effort). During the meeting, I avoided acronyms and instead explained concepts in plain language, asking questions to gauge understanding. I also provided a short FAQ sheet and scheduled a follow‑up Q&A session. As a result, the stakeholders approved the design, and the project was delivered on schedule with no major rework. This experience taught me that tailoring the message to the audience’s knowledge level and using visual aids can bridge the technical gap and keep projects moving forward.