Open To Work
Muhammad Yasir
Karori,WGN
Summary
Insightful analyst with over 10 years of experience leading data-driven initiatives, focusing on AI enablement and data governance. Skilled in shaping data strategies, fostering innovation, and building stakeholder relationships to convert business needs into effective data products. Expertise in mentoring teams, enhancing analytical capabilities through machine learning, and utilizing tools like Power BI, Snowflake, Python, and SQL to improve decision-making and drive safe AI practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Data Analyst
Commerce Commission
Wellington, NZ
01.2023 - Current
- Formulated the strategic vision for a data improvement program, integrating Power BI and Microsoft Fabric to deliver actionable insights for regulatory decisions, aligning with stakeholder needs.
- Formulated and refined data models and pipelines supporting market regulation teams.
- Designed and implemented scalable ELT pipelines in Snowflake using dbt for transforming raw datasets into analytics-ready models.Developed a structured layered architecture (staging → intermediate → marts) that enhanced data reliability. Reduced duplication across reports, facilitating faster delivery of insights to regulatory stakeholders.
- Developed automated workflows using M365 tools (Power BI, Power Automate), reducing reporting cycles by 2 days and enhancing data-driven decision-making.
- Matched 100,000 unstructured addresses with LINZ database, enhancing geospatial data accuracy and integrity for improved decision-making.
- Designed and implemented scalable ELT pipelines in Snowflake using dbt for transforming raw datasets into analytics-ready models.
Developed a structured layered architecture (staging → intermediate → marts) that enhanced data reliability. Reduced duplication across reports, facilitating faster delivery of insights to regulatory stakeholders. - Guided junior analysts in Python, R, SQL, QGIS, and machine learning libraries, cultivating analytical skills and technical expertise to drive team development and innovation.
- Constructed automated dashboards for customer experience team, streamlining reporting processes and aligning with organizational goals.
Senior Data Intelligence Analyst
Wellington City Council
Wellington, NZ
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded data initiatives for city housing and urban planning, developing Power BI and R Shiny dashboards to inform strategic decisions.
- Guided development of data analytics and business intelligence solutions, creating dashboards for urban planning that enhanced decision-making processes.
- Developed a comprehensive data governance framework for city housing team, defining roles, processes, data classification policies, and AI data requirements to ensure quality and compliance.
- Implemented data security measures and led training on governance best practices, fostering data literacy and adherence to IT standards.
- Engaged stakeholders through workshops to identify emerging needs, delivering tailored data solutions and compelling business cases to support city initiatives.
- Developed a comprehensive data model and dashboard for city housing team, streamlining reporting processes and integrating innovative data strategies.
- Mentored team members on emerging technologies, fostering continuous learning and adoption of Power BI, R Shiny, and machine learning tools for advanced reporting capabilities.
- Promoted continuous learning by mentoring team members on emerging technologies in data and analytics, including AI integration for better outcomes.
Asset Data Analyst
Aurora Energy
Dunedin, NZ
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led initiatives to deploy machine learning models for predictive maintenance, reducing asset downtime by 18% and optimizing operational costs.
- Created real-time Power BI dashboards for asset performance, enhancing operational transparency and stakeholder insights.
- Managed a team of two analysts, developing enterprise Power BI dashboards for asset management and leading data, analytics, and reporting initiatives.
- Designed scalable data models and conducted data mining to ensure data integrity for organizational objectives.
- Coached junior analysts, enhancing expertise in applied analytics visualization and service delivery.
- Collaborated with ICT teams on data security and compliance, applying best practices in IT management.
- Applied AI to optimize asset management processes, streamlining resource allocation and automation.
Information Systems/Data Analyst
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Led a small research team in applying machine learning algorithms with scikit-learn to enhance data-driven research outcomes, improving analysis speed by 30%.
- Applied machine learning to enhance postgraduate scholarship allocation processes, showcasing innovation in data-driven solutions and increasing allocation efficiency by 22%.
- Developed databases and analyzed data using R, Python, and SQL for postgraduate research, enhancing data management and analytics.
- Created Tableau visualizations to effectively communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Delivered accessible reports for Board of Governors, presenting data to support strategic decisions and influence governance.
Education
PhD - Information Systems
University of Otago
Dunedin01-2011
Skills
- Python and R
- PyTorch and scikit-learn
- SQL databases
- Power BI and Tableau
- Data modeling and governance
- Predictive analytics and machine learning
- Strategic data leadership
- Stakeholder storytelling
- Agile methodologies and mentoring
- Snowflake and DBT
- Microsoft Fabric
- ELT pipelines
- BI dashboards
- Data extraction
- Data warehousing
Certification
Snowflake Core Pro Certified
References
Available upon request.
Personal Information
Citizenship: NZ Citizen
Accomplishments
- University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$155000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Senior Data Analyst
Commerce Commission
01.2023 - Current
Senior Data Intelligence Analyst
Wellington City Council
01.2021 - 01.2023
Asset Data Analyst
Aurora Energy
01.2018 - 01.2021
Information Systems/Data Analyst
University of Otago
01.2015 - 01.2018
PhD - Information Systems
University of Otago