Asma Alian
Norfolk
Summary
- Team-focused data analyst with extensive overseas experience and demonstrated ability to provide data- driven research and operational support.
- Strong track record of understanding business problems and analyzing data by using appropriate statistical models.
- Skilled at applying quantitative & qualitative research methods with the ability to synthesize and deliver complex information to diverse audiences.
- Skilled at transforming raw data into compelling stories using the most appropriate form of visualizations.
- Strong data management abilities, including data standardization, cleansing, querying, and consolidation of data.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Data Analyst(Support Government Client:NIH)
Ripple Effect
02.2023 - Current
- Provides support to the Division of Budget and Financial Management (DBFM) at Office of Research Facilities (ORF)/ National Institute of Health (NIH).
- Assists in designing, developing, and maintaining MS Access database tables, queries, forms and custom macros.
- Assists with Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate development, enhancements, and workflow design as required.
- Assists with Microsoft SharePoint development and enhancements, data table management, and design as required.
- Implements data analysis, data validation and reporting based on Microsoft SharePoint, Dynamics 365.
- Assists with developing and creating dashboard interfaces in Microsoft Power BI to provide information to various stakeholders.
- Creates operating procedures, guidelines, and knowledge-sharing documentation.
- Performs other duties, tasks and specialized projects as assigned.
Senior Data Analyst
Ripple Effect
08.2022 - Current
- Identifies inefficiencies in client's data processes and workflows and help in provide automated solution using MS. Access as per client needs.
- Performs data management activities, including data reconciliation, quality check and root-cause analysis, to recommend or execute corrective action and provide data summarize.
- Assists with developing and creating dashboard interfaces in Microsoft Power BI and other dashboarding tools to provide information to various stakeholders.
- Explores and analyzes large amounts of data to address research and evaluation questions and identify hidden stories within data using statistical analysis and BI tools (ex: Power BI).
- Leverages text, charts, graphs and diagrams to communicate findings in understandable format.
- Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve processes, increase data integrity, and provide quality service to our clients.
- Performs other duties, tasks and specialized projects as assigned.
Data Manager(supported Government Client at CDMRP)
Ripple Effect
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Ensured Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of all datasets.
- Tracked, monitored, and confirmed data deliverables from different organizations.
- Communicated with database users to disseminate information.
- Coordinated, performed quality control, corrected, and formatted imports and exports of data from various external systems and sources.
- Documented data management procedures, develop policies and practices and ensure compliance by users.
- Built and developed data reporting and dashboards, to provide key insights to award management and programs managers.
- Monitored and verified both data and reports on CDMRP website and in multiple databases.
- Provided ad hoc project support, which includes data mining from external sources
- Reconciled data for external databases including International Cancer Research portfolio website, Federal RePORTER, Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), and others as required.
- Recommended policies to be implemented by CDMRP to account for and report all award data both in EGS and on CDMRP website.
- Established processes and procedures for data quality and control.
- Provided guidance and suggestions on data storage and utilization requirements.
- Performed other duties related to core functions of job.
Major Accounts Data Analyst
Trader Interactive LLC
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Built and developed data reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics to provide actionable insights to major RV, Cycle, Commercial Truck, and Equipment dealers across nation.
- Analyzed complex customer and consumer datasets using various analytics and visualization tools (ex: Power Bi, Tableau)
- Performed ad hoc analysis and research to identify opportunities for business expansion and improve business operations.
- Worked closely with Data Science team to identify opportunities in creating and automating repeatable analysis and build self-service tools for sales and customers service team.
- Collaborated with internal sales and support team regarding any accounts data needs within major account's portfolio of clients.
Business & Content Developer
SockSeed.com (Internship-Remote)
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted in research, development, and curation of content.
- Provided weekly market intelligence reports to executive leadership.
- Enhanced Startup's reputation by developing e-marketing campaigns and maintaining active social media presence.
Sales Operations Analyst
Academia United For Education
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Helped with day-to-day running of back-office operations and customer management.
- Conducted structural analysis of budgets, financial reports, and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
- Developed and implemented new sales strategy that improved sales in MENA region and recommended strategic implementation of Turkish business market.
- Integrated information from company's lead management system and other data sources to create clear and actionable reports.
Database Operations Support
HDIP
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Developed and optimized SQL queries to validate data quality and perform data extraction.
- Produced regular reports and designed rich data visualizations to model data into human-readable form.
- Performed regular maintenance on serves to address security vulnerabilities and patching.
Research Assistant
Birzeit University
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Assisted in designing of NLP architecture.
- Researched and developed data-driven algorithms to improve speed and User Intent understanding.
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for committee meetings and staff events.
Education
Pre-MBA, Online Course -
Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom07.2023
Data Analysis For Management, Online Course -
London School of Economics
London, United Kingdom07.2021
Master of Science - Electronics & Computer Engineering
Istanbul Sehir University
Istanbul, Turkey02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems (MIS)
An-Najah National University
West Bank, Israel05.2013
Skills
- Business Analytics and data visualizations tools: Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Adobe Analytics and Google Analytics
- Experience with Python, R, and Stata
- Experience with Oracle DB , Mongo DB, Snowflake Data Warehouse and MS Access
- Experience with writing complex SQL scripts to produce reports and datasets for exploration and visualization
- Extensive knowledge of statistical methods and modeling
- Experience with CRM software (Salesforce)
- Experience with SharePoint Online development and customization
Timeline
Senior Data Analyst(Support Government Client:NIH)
Ripple Effect
02.2023 - Current
Senior Data Analyst
Ripple Effect
08.2022 - Current
Data Manager(supported Government Client at CDMRP)
Ripple Effect
09.2021 - 08.2022
Major Accounts Data Analyst
Trader Interactive LLC
03.2018 - 09.2021
Business & Content Developer
SockSeed.com (Internship-Remote)
10.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Operations Analyst
Academia United For Education
09.2016 - 09.2017
Database Operations Support
HDIP
03.2016 - 09.2016
Research Assistant
Birzeit University
06.2015 - 09.2015
Pre-MBA, Online Course -
Imperial College London
Data Analysis For Management, Online Course -
London School of Economics
Master of Science - Electronics & Computer Engineering
Istanbul Sehir University
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems (MIS)
An-Najah National University
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