Abdul Ghafar Qasemi

Dual Master's Degrees in Business Analytics and Economics with a decade of professional experience in multiple sectors
(public, academic, and research) in positions like research, data analysis, finance expertise, and lecturing roles. Skilled end-to-end econometric research analysis and a professional business analyst with capabilities handling large amounts of data and
communicating effectively with internal and external partners. Seeking a role in Business Analysis or Data scientist.

Dual Master's Degrees in Business Analytics and Economics with a decade of professional experience in multiple sectors
(public, academic, and research) in positions like research, data analysis, finance expertise, and lecturing roles. Skilled end-to-end econometric research analysis and a professional business analyst with capabilities handling large amounts of data and
communicating effectively with internal and external partners. Seeking a role in Business Analysis or Data scientist.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING SEP 2023 – APR 2024
ERNST AND YOUNG Global Consulting Services (CO-OP)
 Contributed to a comprehensive web research analysis of the energy sector (40 companies in North America) to identify operational challenges, advanced analytics and Technology application solutions, identifying the tangible benefits and determining the crucial driver of digital transformative
 Consolidated the solution of advanced analytics through experts' comments of technical detail on LinkedIn and
academic research ensuring perfect implementation
 Read the existing material and researched for updates and verified the current Master data management to find patterns, developing the first comprehensive Master Data Management (MDM) playbook for EY in Canada
 Provided a unique reliable source across multiple departments in EY through MDM playbook service ensuring confident and verified material presentation to the clients
 Collected projects’ feedback and built up feedback mechanism through project management, ensuring project review and updates meet clients’ requirements and expectations
RESEARCH MANAGER AUG 2020 – AUG 2021
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES ORGANIZATION
 Developed an ethical research strategy, oversaw the research grants program, evaluated program effectiveness, and identified inefficiencies across departments, resulting in a 30% decrease in wasted resources
 Conducted comprehensive reviews of past projects to distill key lessons learned, facilitating iterative improvements in research tools and methodologies to enhance efficacy and accuracy
 Oversaw the collection and validation of economic data and analysis ensuring statistical and econometric methods were used properly
 Coordinated multiple research projects simultaneously and  monitored timelines, budgets, and deliverables, to ensure delivery alignment with the client contract
 Oversaw the publication and developed strategies for effective dissemination of research findings in academic journals, reports, and other media to relevant audiences paving way for regional & international collaboration
 initiatives and Completed 20 research established a research paper bank on different topics to be presented and shared at conferences for BRANDING our research organization as topic quality
 Explored and secured new funding opportunities through extensive networking with various stakeholders and seminars, sharing progress with our sponsors and bringing more 3 new partnerships
RESEARCH ANALYST AUG 2018 – AUG 2020
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES ORGANIZATION
 Conducted comprehensive economic research studies covering macroeconomic variables with a focus on external factors contributing to market expansion and economic growth built policy recommendations through econometric
analysis and presented them at regional conferences.
 Gathering data from multiple resources, manipulating, cleaning, and arranging for panel data, time series, and causal relationship and used econometric and statistical techniques to test hypotheses and validate models
 Spearheaded economic analysis of top 20 markets to identify trends & explore opportunities by leveraging panel data analysis, projected $20M worth of export value for companies.
 Conducted a comprehensive 13-country market analysis to utilize demand patterns & driving a 17% export growth
 Support step-change improvements in people's lives by connecting drivers of future trade and economy trends to historical behavior, creating models, and testing hypotheses using rigorous analysis
 Conducted end-to-end economic research analyses, from problem identification to data collection, analysis, and reporting that synthesized findings into actionable recommendations
 Stay updated with the latest economic theories, methodologies, and best practices
 

SECRETARY TO ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF ADVISORY NOV 2014 – AUG 2018
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE OR PRIME MINISTER OFFICE
 Served as the primary point of contact between the advisors’ office and internal/external stakeholders; facilitated communication and information flow within the organization.
 Greeted and assisted visitors, clients, and stakeholders with professionalism and courtesy; facilitated and managed relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
 Collected, analyzed, and managed data relevant to the advisor's responsibilities; compiled reports and summaries for executive review and decision-making of 5400 records
 Organized and maintained physical and digital files and records; ensured timely and accurate documentation of meeting minutes and follow-up on action items.
 Managed advisors' schedules, including meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements; prepared and drafted correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents; handled communications, including phone calls,
emails, and mail.
 Scheduled and coordinated 240 meetings, conferences, and seminars; prepared agendas, distributed relevant materials, and ensured meeting rooms were set up and equipped appropriately.
 Ensured the office was well-organized and stocked with necessary materials and equipment; managed logistics for events and activities, including venue selection, catering, and equipment setup.
 Handled sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism; exercised discretion in managing executive affairs and communications.
 Assisted with budget preparation, expense tracking, and financial reporting; processed invoices, managed petty cash, and handled other financial tasks as required.
LECTURER MAY 2014 – DEC 2014
ARIANA UNIVERSITY
 Delivered lectures, developed course materials, and employed diverse teaching methods to enhance
learning, and the results of the majority of my classes were higher than average
 Designed, administered, and graded quizzes, tests, and assignments, providing timely feedback
 Tracked student attendance and participation, addressing issues promptly
 Participated actively in student support programs to excel in their studies, build networks, and acquire the
necessary job-hunting skills and techniques
 Supported the programming tasks of the university, including program development, student recruitment and
retention, academic advising, and leadership for student organizations
FINANCE EXPERT FEB 2012 – OCT 2013
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND CIVIL AVIATION
 Involved in team building a financial system to ensure accountability and transparency and found a problem and solution
 Analyzed historical revenue data resulting in past ambiguous revenues (unpaid) that 50% increased in the overflight revenue and introduced several licenses for people operating in the airport increased our revenue annually by 5%
 Gathered revenue data from multiple revenue lines at granular levels of each port (land & air) then quantitatively analyzed to ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency
 Analyzed monthly 2 lines of revenue data to identify patterns and trends at the granular level to evaluate the employee’s performance
 Visualized the 2 lines of revenue in the form of charts and graphs and developed innovative dashboards 

 Metrics to predict increasing boardroom visibility of monthly and annual updates increased by 15%
 Conducted regular audits of revenue collection processes to identify and mitigate risks