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Ali Sheikh Soltani

@alisheikhsoltani

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Data scientist with expertise in predictive modeling and data analysis.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can apply my data science skills to solve real-world problems and contribute to meaningful projects.

I am a dedicated Data Scientist with a strong background in developing predictive models and enhancing data-driven decision-making processes. My experience at Halyk Bank has equipped me with the skills to create effective recommendation systems and automate complex workflows, significantly improving service conversion rates and team efficiency.

During my tenure, I successfully led cross-departmental projects and collaborated with various teams to optimize data pipelines, resulting in a notable reduction in processing time. My technical proficiency in Python, SQL, and various data visualization tools has enabled me to deliver impactful insights through dynamic dashboards, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions.

Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Data Science for Economics, I am eager to leverage my analytical skills and technical expertise to contribute to innovative projects that drive business growth and enhance customer engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Middle Data Scientist

Halyk Bank

Sep 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Developed a two-phase recommender system for a movie platform using ALS and CatBoostRanker, which increased service usage conversion by 4%. Utilized Catboost to develop predictive models, resulting in a 2-6% increase in conversion rate and improved sales. Automated over 15 models and scripts using MLOps platforms like Airflow, Minio, MLFlow, and Gitlab, significantly decreasing the workload for th

ALS CatBoost MLOps Airflow Minio MLFlow Gitlab Python SQL

Junior Data Scientist

Halyk Bank

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)

Integrated data from multiple sources into the production database and contributed to the successful migration to a new Data Warehouse. Collaborated with teams to optimize data pipelines and storage, reducing data processing time by 20% and improving accessibility. Developed and delivered dynamic QlikSense Dashboards, empowering stakeholders with insights and enabling data drift checks.

Data Integration Data Warehousing Data Pipelines Data Visualization Python SQL Oracle Postgres

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Università degli StudidiMilano

Masters Degree of Data science for economics, Data science for economics

Pursued a Master's degree focusing on data science applications within economics. Gained advanced knowledge in statistical modeling, machine learning, and economic data analysis.