# Sarah Rafiq Shaikh

Sarah Rafiq Shaikh is a remote worker on Himalayas, Python Backend Intern at MMC, based in Pakistan.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@sarahrafiqshaikh

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Data analyst and backend developer skilled in Python, SQL, and ML.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | Pakistan |
| Authorized to work in | Pakistan |
| Job categories | Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Science Analyst, Data Analytics Specialist, Marketing Data Analyst, Business Data Analyst, Health Data Analyst, Statistical Analyst, Backend Engineer, Data Analyst |
| Skills | Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Django, Flask, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Machine Learning, SMOTE, Feature Model Selection, Dimension Reduction, Data Visualization, Docker, Java, JavaScript, GitHub, CUDA, Harness, REST APIs |

## What I'm looking for

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I seek roles combining data analysis and backend development where I can build data-driven products, work cross-functionally, and grow technical skills in ML, APIs, and database optimization.
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## About

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I am a data analyst and backend developer who transforms complex datasets into actionable insights and builds scalable web applications. I specialize in Python, R, and SQL for analysis and machine learning, and use Django and Flask to design RESTful APIs and optimize databases for performance.

I have practical internship experience delivering data products and backend solutions, including interactive Power BI dashboards, model-building with imbalance handling techniques, and database optimization for PostgreSQL/MySQL. I collaborate cross-functionally to debug, refactor, and produce maintainable systems that drive business decisions.
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## Experience

### Python Backend Intern

MMC. Jan 2025 - Mar 2025

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Developed and maintained scalable backend applications using Django and Flask, designed RESTful APIs, and optimized PostgreSQL/MySQL databases to improve performance and maintainability.
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Skills: Django, Flask, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Python, Debugging, Performance-Optimization, REST-APIs

### Data Science Intern

Web3gle. Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

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Performed EDA and built optimized machine learning models for classification and prediction, applied feature selection and imbalance techniques, and delivered interactive Power BI dashboards with actionable insights.
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Skills: Machine-Learning, SMOTE, Power-BI, Python, Model-Evaluation, Data-Visualization

### Data Analyst Intern

MeriSKILL. Sep 2023 - Oct 2023

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Conducted dataset analyses to derive insights and supported data-driven decisions through cleaning, exploratory analysis, and reporting during a short-term internship.
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Skills: Data-Analysis, Python, SQL, Power-BI, Data-Cleaning, Reporting

## Education

### University of Karachi (DCS-UBIT)

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science. 2021 - 2025. Grade: CGPA 3.4

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Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on data analysis and backend development, completed with a CGPA of 3.4.
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### St Lawrence's Government Girls College

Intermediate, Pre-Engineering. 2018 - 2020. Grade: 81%

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Completed Intermediate (Pre-Engineering) with an A* grade (81%), covering foundational mathematics and science subjects.
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## Tech stack

- GitHub
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Gmail
- Django
- JavaScript
- Java
- CUDA
- SQL
- Harness

To contact Sarah Rafiq, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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