Ifrah Ahmed
About Ifrah Ahmed
Ifrah Ahmed is a Data Scientist at Expedia Group with a diverse background in research and policy analysis.
Title and Current Role
Ifrah Ahmed currently holds the position of Data Scientist at Expedia Group. She has been with the company since 2022, based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. In this role, she utilizes her expertise in data science to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before her role at Expedia Group, Ifrah Ahmed worked in various notable positions. She was a Researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, where she focused on predicting the movement of elephants in Kruger National Park from 2020 to 2021 in Islamabad, Pakistan. She also interned at the Cato Institute in 2020 for 3 months in Washington, D.C., and served as Manager of Research and Advocacy at Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi from 2019 to 2020 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Additionally, she interned at UNESCO in Paris, France, in 2018 and was a Research Associate at Lahore University of Management Sciences in 2017.
Educational Background
Ifrah Ahmed has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Science (MS) in Social Policy and Data Analytics from the University of Pennsylvania (2020-2022), a Master's degree in Education Policy for Global Development from the University of Amsterdam (2018-2019), and a Master of Arts (MA) in Education Policy Analysis from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2017-2019). She also completed a workshop in Cinematography and Film/Video Production at Indiana University Bloomington in 2017 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences, completed in 2016.
Research and Advocacy Contributions
Ifrah Ahmed has made significant contributions to research and advocacy throughout her career. She managed research and advocacy efforts at Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi and contributed to global education policies through her work at UNESCO. Her early career also includes roles at Interactive Research and Development as an Associate Researcher, and consultancy at The World Bank. Additionally, she interned at USAID within the Planning and Development Department of the Government of Punjab.
Media and Podcast Production
Ifrah Ahmed contributed to the production team of Sphere & Cato Daily Podcast by creating trailers and editing episodes using Adobe Premiere. She also utilized Excel for analyzing previous video works, enhancing the team's understanding of varied political philosophies. Her involvement in media arts showcases her interdisciplinary skills and interest in combining social policy with data science.