Rana Attique

· Mamdoot Block, Mustafa Town, lahore, Pakistan · (+92) 3111199767 · touqeerattiq@gmail.com

I’m a dedicated data scientist with a goal-oriented mindset and a "Can Do" attitude. I thrive on transforming raw datasets into meaningful insights and actionable solutions. My experience spans building automated data validation systems in the UK, reducing manual data wrangling by 70–80%, and creating intelligent workflows that help teams make data-driven decisions efficiently.

I work at the intersection of logic, creativity, and curiosity — leveraging Python, SQL, machine learning, Tableau, and smart automation to solve real-world problems. From building scalable ETL pipelines and predictive models to visualizing insights that drive impact, my goal is simple: make data work smarter, not harder.

If your project needs clarity, intelligence, and a touch of creativity — that’s where I come in. I am also open to freelance, remote, or pro-bono opportunities, collaborating with teams or individuals in the data science community to create meaningful impact.

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, R, SQL, Java, C#
  • Machine Learning & AI: Supervised & Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling (Regression, Classification, Clustering), A/B Testing, Scikit-Learn, Feature Engineering, NLTK
  • Data Processing & ETL: Pandas, NumPy, AWS S3, ETL Pipelines, Web APIs, JSON
  • Data Analytics & Statistics: Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Descriptive Modeling, Contextual Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Wrangling
  • Data Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau

Experience

Independent Data Science Projects | Data Science Consultant (MANCHESTER,UNITED KINGDOM)

Independent Data Science Consultant · Self-employed
  • Developed independent data science projects focusing on Machine Learning (ML), Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), and ETL processes.
  • Created predictive models using Python and Scikit-Learn, leveraging classification algorithms such as Decision Trees, Random Forests, SVM, Logistic Regression, and KNN.
  • Implemented unsupervised learning techniques like K-Means Clustering, UMAP, and PCA for pattern recognition and dimensionality reduction.
  • Designed and developed Python-based ETL pipelines to automate data extraction, transformation, and loading.
  • Researched and experimented with AWS cloud solutions to enhance data storage, retrieval, and processing efficiency.
  • Contributed to GitHub repositories and actively participated in Kaggle competitions to improve ML model accuracy and gain insights from real-world datasets.
July 2023 - Present

Alqami (LONDON,UNITED KINGDOM)

Data Scientist (FULL-TIME)
Problem:

The challenge revolved around establishing a process for self-sustained data validation and scoring, all while mitigating the dependency on metadata information. The core issue lies in the laborious data-wrangling efforts undertaken by data scientists or analysts, consuming a substantial 70 to 80% of their time and resources when preparing data sets for machine learning. Additionally, clients encountered difficulties locating suitable data sets aligned with their specific needs, often requiring meticulous considerations such as target audience, geographical coverage, timeliness, and historical relevance.

Solution:

The Flask web-based app, communicating seamlessly with Python code, empowers data providers and clients to autonomously validate data set health, resulting in a remarkable 70-80% reduction in manual effort and development costs. By harnessing Alqami's algorithm, it dynamically scores supervised/unsupervised data, rapidly producing results without reliance on metadata. Encompassing Data Ingestion, Wrangling/Cleaning, EDA, and automated report generation, the Python-powered scoring effortlessly generates accessible scores through the web.

Achievements:

• Performed data extraction from Amazon S3 Bucket, subsequently storing the transformed data into user-defined directories for seamless future analysis.
• Executed generic ETL pipeline tasks, Data Wrangling/Cleaning, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), and automated report generation, leading to 70-80% reduction in data scientist time and cost for further machine learning operations.
• Crafted Contextual Analysis, Correlational Analysis, Descriptive Analysis, and visualization components aligning with company scoring criteria, increasing clients' chances of purchasing datasets by 80% compared to viewing samples.
• Iteratively refined the solution for effective adaptability, handling diverse datasets and exceptions without crashes, resulting in 100% optimized and faster reporting than human analysts.

February 2022 - April 2023

Alqami (LONDON,UNITED KINGDOM)

Internship (Dissertation - Industry Project)
  • Executed Data Preparation/Cleaning tasks including column fixing, datatype conversion, outlier handling, and duplicate removal.
  • Analyzed Rows and Columns for duplicates, null values, and data types.
  • Calculated numeric distribution statistics and identified outliers.
  • Predicted column attributes based on contextual factors.
  • Conducted Descriptive and Quantile Analysis.
  • Performed Correlational Analysis for relationships.
  • Evaluated datasets against scoring criteria for quality assessment.
  • Created visualizations and generated reports.
  • Utilized Tableau for statistical analysis.
  • Managed version control with Bitbucket.
  • Accessed AWS Servers using Putty.
February 2022 - July 2022

Gaming Industry (LAHORE, PAKSITAN)

TEAM LEAD UNITY 3D DEVELOPER
  • Project Engagement: Engaged in all project aspects, spanning from the requirement-gathering process to the final product.
  • Team Management: Managed developers, overseeing task analysis and evaluation, and provided technical support for mobile/web applications and games.
  • User Retention Analysis: Analyzed Unity and Google Analytics to enhance user retention, resulting in a 100% increase in retention rates and longer user sessions.
  • UI & Gameplay Enhancement: Designed UI custom packages, engineered FPS/TPS kits, and integrated advanced AI for shooting games.
JANUARY 2015 - February 2021

Projects

  • Credit Card Fraud Classification
    View Report
    Performed EDA, data cleaning, and feature engineering on transactional data to detect fraud patterns. Developed and evaluated classification models (Decision Trees, Random Forests, SVM, Logistic Regression, KNN) to improve detection accuracy. Automated reporting with Seaborn & Matplotlib, generating an HTML report for insights visualization.
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
    View GitHub
    Extracted, cleaned, and transformed large-scale datasets from AWS S3, handling missing values, outliers, and column inconsistencies. Conducted quantile analysis, correlation analysis, and descriptive statistics, then reloaded processed data to S3 for further analysis. Visualized key insights using Seaborn & Matplotlib.

Education

University of SALFORD, MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM

MASTER OF DATA SCIENCE
Major Subjects:
  • Big Data Tools and Techniques
  • Advanced Databases
  • Principle of Data Science
  • Applied Statistics and Data Mining
  • MSc Project Dissertation
Languages:
  • Python
  • Pandas
  • R Language
  • SQL
  • T-SQL
  • HiveQL via Hadoop
  • PySpark via DataFrames
  • PySpark via RDDs
Tools:
  • Databricks
  • Jupyter Notebook
  • R Language
  • Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
  • SAS Enterprise Guide 7.1
  • SAS Enterprise Minor WorkStation 14.3
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
Certification:
  • AWS Academy Graduate - AWS Academy Data Analytics
JANUARY 2021 - APRIL 2022

UNIVERSITY OF MANAGMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, LAHORE, PAKISTAN

BSC COMPUTER SCIENCE (HONS)
  • Completed BS-CS (Hons); Final Year Project: Attendance System Using Face Recognition based on Image Processing.
  • Worked as a Teacher Assistant at University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.
SEPTEMBER 2009 - May 2013

Recommendations

Harpreet Geekee, CTO at Alqami:

"A strong data scientist with a outstanding analytical and programming skillset.Rana has ability to think out of the box, very handy in wrangling (EDA) the datasets and various supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms."

Jon Peters, CFO at Alqami:

"After completing his Masters degree, Rana joined Alqami as an intern and quickly fit into the our startup culture; a hard working, collaborative team player and problem solver. He transitioned to F/T employee, data scientist and formidable first line coder (python)."

Lucy Lynch , Industry Project Director | University of Salford:

"I had the pleasure to mentor Rana through the Nurture Programme. Rana was diligent and curious and demonstrated a great deal of resilience. Rana was a pleasure to work with and I sincerely wish him every success fir the future.

Kaveh kiani , PhD | Lecturer in Data Science | University of Salford:

"As a Lecturer at the University of Salford, I taught him the principles of data science module, and I noticed he is a quick learner who focuses on understanding the main concepts. With his positive approach, he has got hands-on experience in descriptive statistical analysis and data visualisation after completing the module. Rana is a pleasant person to work with."

Interests

Apart from exploring data science, I am passionate about contributing to projects that create meaningful impact. I am open to freelance, remote, or pro-bono opportunities to collaborate with teams and individuals in the data science community.

Outside of work, I enjoy learning new tools and techniques, keeping up with AI/ML advancements, and applying data-driven insights to solve real-world problems.

Awards & Certifications

  • Data Cleaning in Python Essential Training
  • Python for Data Science: Tips, Tricks, & Techniques
  • AWS Academy Graduate - AWS Academy Data Analytics
  • Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn
  • Power BI Essential Training
  • SQL Essential Training (2019)
  • Machine Learning with Python: Association Rules
  • Honors & Awards: Awarded 90,000 Rupees for Final Year Project

Let’s Connect

Open to new projects, freelance roles, pro-bono work, or collaborations in data science. Reach out via:

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