diana shikaki

Owned global team resources and workflows documentation, maintaining and supporting integrations with existing systems and technology. Developed testing plans for customized system configurations and oversaw the process of categorizing, prioritizing, and assigning support tickets.

Demonstrated expertise in executing end-to-end API testing processes and collaborated with internal stakeholders to leverage data analytics for actionable insights. Utilized SQL for data mining and statistical tools to identify patterns and trends in complex data sets.

Managed sub-teams working on API testing projects in multiple languages and performed analysis to assess the quality and meaning of data. Used SQL in data mining to retrieve and analyze data based on certain criteria, and prepared reports for management stating trends and patterns.

Led data visual design efforts, including creating, evaluating, and coordinating graphic design projects. Managed scope and schedule of ongoing projects, supervised student research assistants, and oversaw expenditure to align with the center’s mission.

Monitored KPIs of ongoing projects using multiple tools and techniques, and managed changes to project scope, schedule, and cost. Used data mining from multiple sources to create integrated views for decision-making, and initiated and planned data annotation projects for various locales.

Conducted literature review, data gathering, analysis, and modeling, along with key informant interviews and report writing. Contributed to research covering poverty, fiscal policy, and the financial sector.

Managed routine donor-related correspondence, including interim financial reports, and prepared and reviewed monthly budget variance reports. Participated in preparing organizational budgets and forecasts for presentation to the Board.

Completed an online course focused on providing students with the tools and knowledge to prepare, process, analyze, and share data for thoughtful action.

Undertook an online course designed to equip students with basic tools for creating, organizing, editing, and visualizing databases.

Grade: Merit

Achieved a Master of Science degree in Development Finance from the University of Manchester, UK.

Grade: High Distinction: Cumulative GPA 90%

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a minor in Business Administration from Birzeit University, Palestine.