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Riffa Ansari

@riffansari

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I turn messy data into actionable insights through EDA, BI, and visualization.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply exploratory data analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization to help turn raw data into useful insights and decisions, particularly for SMEs.

I'm focused on turning messy datasets into clear findings, meaningful visuals, and actionable insights through exploratory data analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization.

My interest in analytics began during my MPhil thesis, where I worked with data to identify patterns, interpret findings, and understand what the numbers were actually telling me. I now use Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, and visualization to help make data useful for decisions.

Across CPG, The Diplomatic Insight, and freelance research work, I've researched evidence, analyzed quantitative data, tracked policy trends, and translated complex information into concise reports, articles, charts, and infographics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Contributing Writer

German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good

Nov 2024 - Feb 2025 (3 months)

- Researched and wrote 500+ words daily on international affairs for the Asia in Review (AiR) newsletter, reaching ~2,000 readers weekly
- Tracked country-specific news, policy developments and trends across multiple sources, synthesizing findings into concise analytical reports.
- Analyzed available evidence to assess the potential implications of policies and events.
- Collaborated with a multi

Analytical Skills Research Skills Analytics Policy Analysis

Intern

International College for Legal Studies - ICLS

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)

- Engaged in a diverse range of sessions, seminars, and workshops focused on subjects such as Alternative Dispute Resolution, International Law, and Human Rights.
- Worked closely with an autonomous research centre, the Centre for Global Research.

Legal Research Alternative Dispute Resolution Qualitative Research Negotiation Arbitration Teamwork

Social Media Intern

The Legal Archive

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

- Authored and published 15+ SEO-optimized posts on citizen rights and Pakistani laws for an international audience
- Designed 20+ social media graphics using Canva to improve content visibility; contributed to content strategies that boosted engagement by ~25% on LinkedIn and Instagram

Content Writing Content Editing Legal Research Content Management Analytical Skills

Content Editing Intern

The Diplomatic Insight

Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 (2 months)

- Promoted to Editor within 1 month; managed and trained a team of 9 writers

- Edited and optimized 30+ articles weekly to improve readability, accuracy and SEO ranking

Content Writing Intern

The Diplomatic Insight

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 (1 month)

- Wrote 1,000+ words daily on international affairs; included news reports, opinion articles, and policy-related pieces read by 5,000+ readers, including diplomats
- Collected and analyzed quantitative data from reports, official sources and news databases to identify trends and support article findings.
- Created charts, infographics and carousels to visually communicate key insights, making com

Research Skills Content Management Teamwork Data Visualization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore - Pakistan

Master of Public Administration - MPA (18 years)

2023 - 2025

Thesis: The Empirical Investigation of Voluntary Tax Compliance Behavior Among Individual Taxpayers in Pakistan

Coursework: Research Methods and Design, Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis, Public Financial Management and Budgeting, Understanding Public Policy, Public Management: Theory and Practice.

Kinnaird College for Women (KCW), Lahore - Pakistan

Bachelor of Science - BS, International Relations

2019 - 2023

Thesis: Issues of Displacement between Afghanistan and Pakistan: Implications and Challenges in the Post 9/11 Era

Coursework: Research Methodology, Data Analysis and Report Writing, Foreign Policy Analysis, Conflict Management and Resolution, News Reporting and Editing, Diplomacy, International Political Economy.