Abdoul Top
About Abdoul Top
Abdoul Top is a Data Scientist at Newfront, where he has worked since 2023, leveraging data to enhance business decisions. He has a diverse background in data analysis and nonprofit donor relations, with previous roles at organizations such as St. Francis House and Bright Horizons.
Work at Newfront
Abdoul Top currently serves as a Data Scientist at Newfront, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he actively leverages data within the company's products to influence both the top and bottom lines. Prior to becoming a Data Scientist, he worked as a Data Analyst at Newfront from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he specialized in transforming data into more usable models, assisting business and product teams in making informed decisions. Abdoul plays a crucial role in maintaining a single source of truth for data within the data warehouse.
Previous Experience
Before joining Newfront, Abdoul Top held several positions in various organizations. He worked as a Development Operations Supervisor at St. Francis House from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to operational improvements. Prior to that, he served as a Foundation Development Coordinator at Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool from 2017 to 2019, focusing on fundraising and donor relations. He also worked as a Development Coordinator at Boston Senior Home Care in 2016. His diverse experience in nonprofit donor relations enhances his data science capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Abdoul Top has a strong educational background in both liberal arts and data analytics. He earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts Boston, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Data Analytics Bootcamp Certificate from Emerson College in 2021. Additionally, he studied English Language and Literature at Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar and holds a Bachelor Degree of International Commerce from Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest - Dakar.
Skills and Specializations
Abdoul Top specializes in transforming complex data into actionable insights, which aids business and product teams in decision-making. He is well-versed in presenting data insights to executive staff and has experience in training junior staff, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills. His multi-disciplinary background in nonprofit donor relations further enhances his ability to provide meaningful insights through data science.