Data Analyst · Brighton, UK
Turning messy data
into
MSc Data Science graduate (1st Class, Sussex) with hands-on experience at Beats by Dre. I build Python pipelines, predictive models, SQL workflows, and Power BI dashboards that help businesses act smarter.
Zain Ali
Data Analyst · MSc Data Science
01 / About
At a glance
Commercially-minded data professional passionate about actionable insights.
Latest Experience
Commercial Data Analytics Extern at Beats by Dre — sentiment analysis on 1,000+ customer reviews and 10+ Power BI dashboards for cross-functional stakeholders.
Academic Achievement
MSc Data Science, 1st Class — University of Sussex (2025). Dissertation on Detection of Machine-Generated Text.
Availability
Open to Data Analyst, Business Analyst & Analytics roles across the UK. Based in Brighton — fully eligible to work in the UK.
02 / Skills
Technical toolkit
Tools and technologies I use to turn raw data into decisions.
Languages & Querying
Visualisation & BI
Data Science & ML
03 / Projects
Portfolio work
6 end-to-end projects built for the UK job market. Click any card for details.
NHS A&E Wait Times Analysis
Analysed 4 years of NHS England A&E performance data — seasonal patterns, regional disparities, and the 12-hour waits crisis.
UK Fintech Customer Churn Predictor
Built a predictive model to identify at-risk customers with risk segmentation and actionable retention strategies.
E-commerce Sales & Marketing Dashboard
Multi-page Power BI dashboard tracking revenue, conversion rates, and marketing channel ROI for a UK online retailer.
Premier League Performance Tracker
Deep-dive into the 2023/24 PL season — xG analysis, home/away splits, and referee impact stats.
UK Housing Market Explorer
Explored housing affordability across all UK regions by combining Land Registry prices with ONS income stats.
A/B Testing & Experimentation Report
Full experiment lifecycle — power analysis, statistical testing, segment analysis, and a revenue-backed recommendation.
04 / Experience
Where I've worked
Professional experience across data analytics, research, and development.
Oct 2025 – Present
Commercial Data Analytics Extern
Beats by Dre · Remote, USA
- ›Wrangled and cleaned 5+ large datasets for quantitative and qualitative commercial analysis
- ›Performed sentiment analysis on 1,000+ customer reviews using Python (pandas, NLTK)
- ›Built 10+ interactive dashboards in Power BI for cross-functional stakeholders
Jan 2024 – May 2024
Research Analyst — US Operations
Insights Driven Research · Lahore, Pakistan
- ›Vetted 170+ industry experts through data analysis, applying a commercial lens to client needs
- ›Optimised sourcing strategies and improved match rates by 20% through data-informed decisions
- ›Managed 80+ client-expert interactions with meticulous compliance tracking
Jun 2023 – Nov 2023
Software Developer
Mission Critical Communication LLC · Remote, USA
- ›Designed 80+ intuitive app screens on Figma aligned with business requirements
- ›Built a 15+ page dynamic website with responsive design and 10+ API integrations
05 / Education
Academic background
MSc Data Science — 1st Class
University of Sussex
2024 – 2025
Wider Topics in Data Science (100%), Research Proposal (84%), Dissertation (77%) on Detection of Machine Generated Text.
BS Computer Engineering — 1st Class
GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology
2019 – 2023
Engineering Statistics (A), System Programming (A), Database Management Systems (A). Dean's Honor Roll recipient.
06 / Contact
Let's connect
Open to Data Analyst, Business Analyst, and Analytics roles across the UK. Drop me a message — I'd love to chat.