Arshad Niyaz Alam Shaikh

Data Analyst

Room no 25, Sultan Shah Chawl, Opp Residence Hotel, Powai, 400087, Mumbai, IN.

About

Results-driven Data Professional with 1.5+ years of experience specializing in data processing, analysis, and delivering robust solutions. Proven expertise in Python, R, SQL, and Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and drive strategic decision-making. Adept at leveraging data to solve complex problems and foster international collaboration for impactful, quantifiable outcomes.

Work

YouGov

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Junior Data Processing Executive

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Full Time

Summary

Currently leading data processing and analysis initiatives at YouGov, focusing on enhancing efficiency and supporting strategic decision-making through advanced data solutions.

Highlights

Boosted data processing and analysis efficiency by 25% through strategic application of Python and Excel, directly elevating productivity and decision-making.

Streamlined complex data processing workflows, significantly improving cross-functional project efficiency across international teams.

Collaborated effectively with teams across 7+ countries (Nordic, Italy, Spain, France, Turkey, Greece, Poland), enhancing project execution and communication.

YouGov

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Graduate Data Processing Executive

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Delivered impactful data-driven outcomes and robust solutions by leveraging expertise in data analysis and problem-solving for researchers and internal stakeholders.

Highlights

Delivered impactful data-driven outcomes by partnering with researchers, leveraging expertise in data analysis to inform key business decisions.

Resolved diverse and complex data challenges using logical problem-solving, consistently delivering robust solutions and upholding high service standards.

Pioneered robust and innovative data solutions by integrating best practices and embracing new technologies, enhancing data processing capabilities.

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

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Project Intern

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Internship

Summary

Spearheaded project-specific reports, developed web applications, and applied problem-solving to dissect intricate challenges within a research environment.

Highlights

Headed the development of project-specific reports, documents, and presentations, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Planned, coded, and deployed web-based applications using PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript, demonstrating proficiency in programming languages and web technologies.

Applied advanced problem-solving, decision-making, and creativity to dissect and assess intricate data challenges, contributing to research outcomes.

Volunteer

AI & ML Lead

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Google Developer Student Club

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Spearheaded AI & ML initiatives within the Google Developer Student Club, guiding members in advanced technology projects.

Highlights

Led development and learning initiatives in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for club members, fostering expertise in emerging technologies.

Mentored students on AI/ML projects, providing technical guidance and facilitating collaborative learning experiences.

President

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Coders Clique (Association of Computer Machinery)

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Led the Coders Clique, a student association, fostering a collaborative environment for computer science and technology enthusiasts.

Highlights

Oversaw all operations and initiatives for a student association of Computer Machinery, promoting engagement and skill development.

Organized and facilitated workshops, coding competitions, and technical sessions for members, enhancing their practical skills.

Education

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Executive PG Programme Data Science & AI Grade:

MH Saboo Siddik College of Engineering

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Bachelor of Engineering Information Technology Grade: 9.19 CGPA

Awards

YouGov Star Performer of the Month

YouGov

Recognized for exceptional performance and significant contributions to data processing and analysis initiatives at YouGov.

Languages

Hindi

Native

Marathi

Basic

English

Proficient

Certificates

Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate

Coursera | Google

AWS Academy Graduate – AWS Academy Data Analytics

AWS Academy

Skills

Data Analysis & Science

Data Science, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing & Validation, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, KPI Tracking.

Programming Languages & Scripting

Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, SQL, PHP, JavaScript.

Big Data Technologies

Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Sqoop, Airflow, Kafka, MapReduce, PySpark Structured Streaming.

Cloud Platforms

AWS, AWS EMR.

Database Management

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, HBase.

Tools & Software

SPSS, Tableau, Power BI, Crunch, GitHub, Advanced Excel.

Projects

Data Capture and Analysis of Car Ride

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Summary

Designed and implemented a scalable Big Data architecture for YourOwnCabs, processing high-volume booking and real-time clickstream data to enable strategic decision-making.

Retail Data Analysis

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Summary

Developed a real-time analytics pipeline for global sales data, calculating KPIs and delivering immediate insights for an e-commerce company.

NYC-TLC Yellow Taxi Big Data

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Summary

Engineered a Big Data pipeline on AWS EMR for NYC taxi data, leveraging Sqoop to HBase for ingestion and MapReduce jobs to analyze vendor performance and revenue trends.