Ali Shahid
About Ali Shahid
Ali Shahid is a Data Science Fellow currently working at Sharpestminds in Toronto, Canada. He has a diverse background in data analysis and consulting, with experience at various organizations including Abbott, Total, and Burj Bank Limited.
Current Role at SharpestMinds
Ali Shahid has been working as a Data Science Fellow at SharpestMinds since 2019. In this role, he focuses on applying data science techniques to solve complex problems. His responsibilities include developing predictive models and collaborating with other data professionals to enhance the effectiveness of data-driven solutions.
Previous Experience in Data Analysis
Prior to his current position, Ali Shahid worked at Total as a Data Analyst in Crude Oil Markets from 2013 to 2017. His role involved analyzing market trends and data related to crude oil, contributing to informed decision-making within the organization. He also served as an Independent Consultant for the United Bank Limited and the Department for Education and Child Development in Australia.
Educational Background
Ali Shahid completed his Bachelor’s degree in Economics at Lahore University of Management Sciences from 2004 to 2008. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Management at the Institute of Business Administration. His foundational education includes two years at Karachi Grammar School from 2002 to 2004.
Research and Projects
Ali Shahid developed a fullstack Data Science project centered on temperature change prediction, utilizing data from the World Bank’s APIs. This project involved significant data cleaning and faced challenges with data extraction due to an unresponsive API. He collaborated with a Senior Data Scientist at Bell Canada during this project, enhancing its scope and effectiveness.
Internship Experience
Ali Shahid has gained valuable experience through various internships. He interned at Abbott in 2007, where he identified correlations between cell phone usage and temperature increases. He also interned at Abn Amro Bank N.V. in 2005 and at the State Bank of Pakistan in 2010, where he further developed his analytical skills.