Fares Said
About Fares Said
Fares Said is a Senior Data Scientist at the Government of Canada, specializing in data-driven solutions at the Canada Border Services Agency since 2018. He also serves as a Course Instructor at Carleton University, where he has been actively mentoring students since 2016.
Work at Government of Canada
Fares Said has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2011, holding various roles. He currently serves as a Senior Data Scientist at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in Ottawa, Ontario, since 2018. Prior to this, he worked as a Researcher and Statistical Analyst at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) from 2014 to 2016. His earlier experience includes a position as a Statistician at Health Canada for three months in 2011, and as a Statistical Analyst at Passport Canada from 2012 to 2014. He also worked as a Senior Integrated Planning & Development Officer at the Immigration Review Board (IRB) from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Fares Said holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematical Statistics and Probability from Carleton University, which he completed from 2013 to 2020. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Statistics from the same institution between 2011 and 2013. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor's of Mathematics from Carleton University from 2006 to 2010. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in statistical theories, which he applies to solve complex real-world problems.
Teaching Experience at Carleton University
Since 2016, Fares Said has been a Course Instructor at Carleton University, where he actively mentors and guides students. His teaching role allows him to share his extensive knowledge in statistical analysis and data science. Additionally, he served as the President of the Carleton Math & Stats Graduate Student Society from 2016 to 2019, contributing to the academic community. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant at Carleton University for seven years, from 2009 to 2016.
Background in Statistical Analysis
Fares Said has a comprehensive understanding of statistical analysis environments, which enhances his ability to tackle challenging data science projects. His experience spans various roles in statistical analysis and data science, allowing him to contribute to the development of data-driven solutions at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) since 2018. His background includes positions that required applying statistical methods to real-world scenarios, further solidifying his expertise in the field.