About
Strategic Data & Analytics Lead and Functional Analyst with 7+ years of experience transforming analytics capabilities across energy and utilities, public sector, retail, logistics, EV charging, and other data-driven business environments. Proven expertise in Power BI, SQL, Python, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, ETL automation, stakeholder management, and executive reporting. Comfortable adapting to different industries and operating models, with the ability to quickly understand sector-specific KPIs, business processes, and stakeholder needs. Experienced in designing end-to-end analytics ecosystems, leading cross-functional collaboration, and delivering scalable reporting solutions that improve operational visibility, reporting speed, downtime monitoring, inventory accuracy, customer insights, and business decision-making. Strong background in automation, KPI framework design, predictive analytics, and translating business requirements into enterprise-level data solutions.
Work
SPARKI
|Data & Analytics Lead
Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium
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Summary
Led all data and reporting operations across diverse sectors, designing and delivering end-to-end analytics ecosystems to enhance operational visibility and decision-making.
Highlights
Designed and delivered Sparki's end-to-end analytics ecosystem, covering ingestion, storage, modeling, reporting, and KPI management to ensure comprehensive data utilization.
Architected ASP.NET (C#)-based ETL frameworks and API-to-database integrations, automating real-time data ingestion and reporting processes.
Directed third-party technology partners on Microsoft Fabric and centralized data lake implementation, ensuring scalability and reliability of reporting infrastructure.
Developed executive and operational Power BI dashboards, tracking key metrics like charger usage, uptime, downtime trends, kWh consumption, and subscription behavior.
Reduced manual reporting efforts by enabling automated real-time monitoring and self-service analytics across 100+ charging units, significantly improving efficiency.
Defined board-level KPIs for operational efficiency, installation progress, uptime performance, and financial ROI analysis, guiding strategic decision-making.
Served as the strategic liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment of scalable analytics solutions with operational and commercial goals.
CoffeeRoots Cantata
|Analytics & Insights Lead
Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Summary
Led comprehensive reporting and analytics functions for a premium retail business, optimizing dashboard delivery and enhancing strategic insights.
Highlights
Introduced forecasting and predictive analytics models in Power BI, improving stock accuracy and reducing product shortages.
Delivered weekly executive-level reports on customer demand, pricing performance, product trends, and operational KPIs, informing key business decisions.
Defined KPIs across product categories, improving inventory control and increasing promotional ROI by approximately 15%.
Collaborated with external technology and data partners to enhance reporting consistency and overall business visibility.
Dubai Police HQ
|Lead Data Analyst
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Led the analytics unit, delivering cross-departmental dashboards and predictive analytics solutions in a public sector environment to enhance operational effectiveness.
Highlights
Directed multi-stakeholder projects focused on automated Power BI reporting and Python-based analytics pipelines, ensuring efficient data delivery.
Improved report delivery time by 50% through workflow automation and reporting optimization initiatives, significantly boosting operational efficiency.
Developed executive-level dashboards and visual decision-making tools utilized by senior public sector, security, and operational stakeholders for critical decision support.
Introduced automation strategies that reduced analyst workload by approximately 30%, increasing capacity for strategic analysis and improving resource allocation.
Managed data governance and reporting quality control across projects, impacting over 10 operational departments and ensuring data integrity.
Dubai Police
|Data Analyst
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Designed and developed Power BI dashboards and SQL-driven reports, supporting key operational and public sector initiatives.
Highlights
Developed data models, improving visualization accuracy and reporting quality by over 90% for critical operational insights.
Supported predictive analytics and risk assessment projects, contributing to strategic planning and operational decision-making processes.
Handled ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, providing timely support for management briefings and operational planning.
Collaborated with IT engineers on data ingestion, Oracle database integration, and reporting automation initiatives to streamline data workflows.
INLOGIC IT SOLUTIONS
|QA Analyst
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Served as QA lead on software delivery projects for public and private sector clients, ensuring high-quality product releases.
Highlights
Designed end-to-end test cases for web and mobile applications, reducing post-launch defects by approximately 65%.
Improved collaboration with development teams, accelerating project timelines by approximately 20% through streamlined processes.
Managed bug tracking, sprint documentation, and testing processes, supporting efficient software delivery cycles.
Ensured compliance with SDLC standards and software quality assurance best practices, maintaining high product quality.
BETA IT
|Network Engineer Intern
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Monitored network traffic and provided critical infrastructure support, ensuring operational stability and security.
Highlights
Monitored network traffic and analyzed security logs to identify and mitigate operational issues, enhancing system security.
Supported network configuration, firewall troubleshooting, and security protocol maintenance, ensuring continuous network functionality.
Assisted with LAN/WAN setup, infrastructure support, and basic server administration, contributing to overall system reliability.
Education
American University in the Emirates
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
American International School
High School Diploma
Languages
English
Arabic
Dutch / Flemish
Skills
Power BI
Power BI.
SQL
SQL.
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL.
Python
Python.
Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft Fabric.
Azure
Azure.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365.
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Platform.
ETL Development
ETL Development.
ETL Automation
ETL Automation.
Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence.
Dashboard Development
Dashboard Development.
Data Analytics
Data Analytics.
Data Modeling
Data Modeling.
Data Governance
Data Governance.
Predictive Analytics
Predictive Analytics.
Executive Reporting
Executive Reporting.
KPI Reporting
KPI Reporting.
KPI Framework Design
KPI Framework Design.
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Cross-Functional Collaboration.
REST APIs
REST APIs.
API Integrations
API Integrations.
ASP.NET
ASP.NET.
C#
C#.
C++
C++.
Reporting Automation
Reporting Automation.
Data Visualization
Data Visualization.
Data Warehousing
Data Warehousing.
Data Lakes
Data Lakes.
Lakehouse Architecture
Lakehouse Architecture.
Operational Analytics
Operational Analytics.
Business Analysis
Business Analysis.
Functional Analysis
Functional Analysis.
Agile / Scrum
Agile, Scrum.
Project Management
Project Management.
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation.
Process Optimization
Process Optimization.
Inventory Analytics
Inventory Analytics.
Forecasting
Forecasting.
Customer Analytics
Customer Analytics.
Energy Analytics
Energy Analytics.
Utility Analytics
Utility Analytics.
Retail Analytics
Retail Analytics.
Logistics Analytics
Logistics Analytics.
Public Sector Analytics
Public Sector Analytics.
AI Strategy
AI Strategy.
Innovation
Innovation.
Gemini
Gemini.
RAG
RAG.
Few-Shot Prompting
Few-Shot Prompting.
Prompt Engineering
Prompt Engineering.
JIRA
JIRA.
ClickUp
ClickUp.
Problem Solving
Problem Solving.
Analytical Thinking
Analytical Thinking.
Communication
Communication.
Networking
Networking.
Security Monitoring
Security Monitoring.
Firewall Configuration
Firewall Configuration.
LAN/WAN
LAN/WAN.
Server Maintenance
Server Maintenance.
QA Methodologies
QA Methodologies.
SDLC
SDLC.
Web Testing
Web Testing.
Mobile Testing
Mobile Testing.
Defect Tracking
Defect Tracking.
Oracle Database
Oracle Database.