Zakaria Alsahfi
Data Scientist | Data analyst | Financial Data Analyst
A motivated, teamwork-oriented, and responsible Data Analyst, I have significant experience in enhancing the comprehension of reports and presentations for professionals of all levels. With a strong educational background and fluency in both Arabic and English, I bring a diverse perspective to any project. I am committed to delivering accurate and meaningful insights through data analysis and visualization, and I amconstantly seeking new ways to improve my skills and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
- zakaria.sahfi@gmail.com
- Phone
- (+966) 05-3335-2211
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Experience
– present
Director Of Information Affairs at University of Business and Technology
Highlights
- Led data infrastructure renovation, enhancing processing and storage efficiency by 30%.
- Enhanced decision-making and data access through advanced analytics and management.
- Implemented data visualization tools, increasing stakeholder reporting clarity and engagement by 35%.
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Financial Data Analyst – Freelance at Salla E-Commerce Platform
Highlights
- Automated and optimized ETL processes, boosting financial reporting efficiency by 30%.
- Analyzed extensive financial datasets supplying key insights for strategic planning and market trends.
- Streamlined financial data analysis, contributing to more precise business strategies and decision-making.
Education
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M.Sc. in Data Science from Maryville University of Saint Louis
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B.Sc. in Computer Science from Fontbonne University of Saint Louis
Certificate
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst from Coursera
Highlights
- Completed the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst program, gaining proficiency in transforming data into actionable insights and creating compelling reports and dashboards.
- Mastered key Power BI concepts including data modeling with Star schema, DAX calculations, and advanced data analysis techniques.
- Applied hands-on skills in preparing data for analysis in Excel and Power BI, enhancing data-driven decision-making capabilities.
- Engaged in learning how generative AI tools and techniques are utilized in business intelligence.
- Prepared for and earned a 50% discount voucher towards the PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certification Exam.
Google Advanced Data Analytics from Coursera
Highlights
- Gained ability in advanced data analysis techniques, including statistical modeling and data visualization.
- Applied Google Cloud tools and technologies for comprehensive data analysis solutions.
Data Visualization with Python from IBM on Coursera
Highlights
- Use Python libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn for compelling data storytelling.
- Craft various charts like line, area, histograms, bar, pie, box, scatter, and bubble.
- Produce waffle charts, word clouds, regression plots, and map visualizations.
- Build interactive dashboards with Dash and Plotly, featuring diverse chart types.
Business and Data Analyst from SDA Simplilearn
Highlights
- Mastery of data analytics tools and techniques for practical business application.
- Ability to work with SQL databases, and program with R and Python for data analysis tasks.
- Skills in creating insightful data visualizations and applying predictive analytics.
- Hands-on experience through industry-based projects, enhancing job readiness.
Publications
Machine Learning Classifiers Help to Manage COVID-19 Distribution in China. by Scientific Report, impact factor: 4.996(Springer Nature)
The authors outline how machine learning classifiers predict and manage the spread of COVID-19 in China. The research delves into the effectiveness of various algorithms in comprehending the virus’s transmission and guiding public health decisions. The findings indicate that machine learning can be a pivotal tool in epidemic response strategies by delivering precise predictions and, importantly, facilitating data-driven decision-making to improve the approach’s reliability.
