FARRUKH

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SHAIKH

Seasoned Data & Digital Transformation Leader with 15+ years of experience driving strategy, analytics, and automation across key sectors in the Middle East and Africa, delivering high-impact insights and multimillion-dollar business value.

About Me

Farukh Shaikh

Data Analytics & Digital Transformation Leader with 15+ years of experience in driving data strategy, executive reporting, and cross-functional digital transformation across Telecom, Oil & Gas, Travel, and Government sectors in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Africa, and Pakistan. Proven track record in managing teams, leading enterprise-wide data platforms, and executing analytics initiatives that deliver $MM+ business value. Skilled in aligning technical innovation with strategic goals, optimizing business processes through automation, and enabling high-impact executive decision-making.

05/2010 - 11/2015
Data Analyst
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Etisalat, Ericsson, LCC
12/2015 - 12/2016
Data Analyst
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TNSS® Global
05/2017 - 03/2019
Performance Analyst
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Huawei
04/2019 - 09/2023
Lead Analyst
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Mobily
10/2023 - 10/2024
Manager Data Intelligence
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Almosafer
11/2024 - Present
Data Strategy Lead
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JIGPC

Portfolio

Driven by Experience, Focused on Excellence.

Data Analytics

Conducted competitor analysis of flight routes using BEAT MEET LOSE to optimize pricing strategies and gain market advantage.

Data Analytics

Portfolio Analysis

Conducted detailed financial analysis of a 10 billion SAR portfolio to identify revenue gaps, assess trends, and support strategic decision-making.

Portfolio Analysis

Customer Experience Enhancement

Drove VoLTE adoption across 9 million subscribers, boosting CSAT by 7% and leveraging predictive analytics for future user growth.

Customer Experience Enhancement

GEO Analysis

Developed a geospatial-temporal data pipeline using PostgreSQL/PostGIS and Python to monitor vehicle movement, detect anomalies, and enforce geofence compliance.

GEO Analysis

Data Science

Data science leverages statistical analysis, machine learning, and domain expertise to extract insights and drive data-informed decisions from complex datasets.

Data Science

Digital Transformation

Converting Manual process to automated flows to enhance efficiency & increase transparency.

Digital Transformation

Data Warehouse

Built a scalable data warehouse with automated ETL and geospatial analysis to monitor journey patterns, detect anomalies, and enable actionable insights.

Data Warehouse

Automation

Automation uses technology to execute repetitive tasks efficiently, reducing errors and enhancing productivity with minimal human involvement.

Automation

Education & Certifications

Education

Master of Science in Data Science

Deakin University, Australia

2023 - Present

Bachelor of Science in Telecom Engineering

FAST - National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES), Pakistan

2006 - 2010

Certifications

Certified Data Analyst - PL300

Microsoft

2023 - 2025

CDMP - Certified Data Management Professional

DAMA International

2024 - 2027

Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics

LATexas

2024

Advanced Learning Algorithms

Coursera

2023

Advanced Learning Algorithms

Coursera

2023

Services

Practical data solutions and hands-on learning — tailored to you.

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Talk to Me

Have a project in mind or just want to explore ideas? I’d love to hear from you. Let’s discuss how we can work together to solve your data challenges.

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Data Consultancy

I help businesses unlock the full value of their data through automation, predictive analytics, and custom data pipelines.

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Training

I deliver hands-on data science training, from beginner to advanced levels, focusing on real-world applications.

Global Experience

Bridging Borders with Data and Innovation.

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Contact

Feel free to reach out to me through any of the platforms below or find me in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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