Amna Mnazar
@amnamnazar
Data scientist specializing in ML, time-series, NLP, and explainable predictive modeling.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly adaptable Data Scientist with an MSc in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, specializing in turning complex, ambiguous datasets into high-impact, actionable business insights. My core strength is demonstrated through my consistent top-rankings on competitive data science platforms like Lunor Quest.
Core Expertise & Proven Achievements
My expertise spans the full lifecycle of Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics, applied across diverse, real-world domains:
Quantitative Finance & Time Series: Secured 2nd Place in the highly competitive FOMC Rate Prediction challenge by developing a robust multi-class ensemble model, integrating advanced feature engineering from economic indicators (FRED) and NLP on FOMC statements.
Environmental & Spatial Analysis: Achieved 3rd Place in the Coral Reef Analysis challenge, applying advanced time-series and spatial analysis to forecast ecological trends.
Public Policy & Business Intelligence: Demonstrated rapid domain mastery by securing 3rd Place in the French Fiscal Challenge, analyzing 40 years of municipal tax data using DuckDB/SQL, despite no prior French language knowledge.
I am highly proficient in Machine Learning (Ensembles: XGBoost, LightGBM), Deep Learning (GNNs, BERT, FastText), Time Series Analysis, NLP, and Python.
Curiosity Meets Production-Ready Code
My approach is not confined to a single industry. I am driven by a deep curiosity and an ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge—evidenced by exploratory work in other fields like smart contract concepts (Solidity) and game development (GDevelop). I excel at translating sophisticated technical findings (using tools like SHAP for explainability) into clear, client-ready narratives for non-technical stakeholders.
I am eager to apply my versatile skills in environments that value both technical depth and strategic impact, particularly in Fintech, Applied AI Research, or high-stakes consulting engagements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Scientist
Lunor Quest
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Top-ranked competitor on a global data science platform, delivering ensemble ML and NLP solutions (2nd place FOMC forecast, 3rd place coral reef forecasting) and building explainable, production-ready pipelines using SHAP.
Co-founder & ML Engineer
Digi Next Artificial Intelligence Camp
Oct 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Co-founded an AI startup and built production sentiment analysis for crypto markets using BERT and FastText; integrated game and AI systems with GDevelop, Django, and PostgreSQL.
Freelance Data Scientist
Freelance
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)
Delivered time-series forecasting for livestock management and computer vision defect detection in agriculture, providing data cleaning, EDA, and predictive insights to clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Shiraz University
Master of Science, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Completed an MSc in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics with a thesis on community detection using social network embeddings and deep neural network techniques.
Kashan University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science focusing on core computer science principles and practical software development.
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