Umar Farooq

freelance writer, BI Analyst, and Data Analyst in Islamabad, Pakistan

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I'm Umar Farooq, a results-oriented Business Intelligence Analyst and Data Analyst with over 6 years of experience extracting actionable insights from complex datasets. My career bridges the precision of statistics with the creativity of storytelling — enabling leaders to see the patterns behind performance, predict future outcomes, and take smarter actions based on real-time evidence.

I’ve worked with government, e-commerce, healthcare, and academic sectors, delivering powerful dashboards, forecasts, and strategic reports. Whether I’m coding in Python, visualizing in Power BI, or guiding decisions with SPSS or R — my focus is always on business impact.

What I Do Best

Business Intelligence & Dashboarding

  • Designed 50+ interactive dashboards using Power BI & Excel for performance tracking
  • Built real-time KPI frameworks for aviation command centers and business leaders

Data Analytics & Statistical Modeling

  • Conducted advanced EDA, regression, time-series forecasting, and predictive modeling in Python, R, and SPSS

Market Research & Strategy

  • Delivered 200+ freelance data analytics projects for global clients via Fiverr & Upwork
  • Created SWOT analyses, customer segmentation reports, and ROI evaluations for business expansion

Client Communication & Storytelling

  • Translated raw data into compelling narratives for technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Delivered executive summaries, case studies, and visual briefs tailored for decision-makers

Tools & Technologies

  • Data Analysis & BI: Power BI, Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros), Google Sheets
  • Programming & Stats: Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn), R, SPSS, EViews, Stata, Minitab
  • Data Techniques: Data Cleaning, Predictive Modeling, Time Series, Regression Analysis, ANOVA, MANOVA
  • Research Skills: Survey Design, Market Analysis, Literature Reviews, Case Study Development
  • Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail
  • Data Analysis & BI: Power BI, Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros), Google Sheets

Certifications

  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (Coursera)
  • IBM Data Science Orientation
  • Creative Designing in Power BI
  • Data Modeling & ETL in Power BI

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  • Work
    • Pakistan Air Force
  • Education
    • University of Sargodha