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Data Analyst & Insights Specialist

Transforming complex data into actionable insights with over three years of experience in data analysis, visualization, and automation. Passionate about driving data-driven strategies and delivering solutions that align with business goals.

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About Me

Results-driven Data Analyst & BI Consultant with 3+ years of experience specializing in Advanced Excel, Power BI, and SQL. Across 120+ freelance projects and corporate roles at SGS, I build automated reporting systems and dashboards that cut manual processing time by up to 90%. Bilingual in English and German, I am passionate about translating complex data into actionable business value.

Mahmoud Elmahdy
120+ Projects
Completed
3+ Years
Experience
30+ Global
Clients
20+ Client
Reviews

Technical Skills

Soft Skills

Analytical Thinking Problem-Solving Communication Adaptability Resilience Relationship Management Well-Being

Professional Experience

Data Analyst & BI Consultant

SGS – Saudi Ground Services (Remote / Freelance)
03/2022 - 05/2023
  • Analyzed passenger load, boarding, and delay data across 3 daily shifts during Hajj season — enabling strategic staff reallocation without new hiring costs.
  • Identified operational bottlenecks through statistical modeling, reducing passenger wait times and cutting flight delay costs by 20%+ per shift.
  • Built a multi-module Excel KPI dashboard and PowerPoint presentation for real-time ground operations monitoring; automated reporting pipeline from 10 days to 1 day.
  • Facilitated stakeholder workshops to translate complex data into actionable process redesigns and sustainable operating models.

Data Analyst – Freelance

Khamsat & Mostaql (International)
09/2021 - Present
  • Designed 120+ end-to-end analytics projects for 30+ clients: dashboards, ETL pipelines, KPI reporting, and process automation across multiple industries.
  • Built 70+ Power BI & Excel dashboards; engineered VBA/Power Query automation that cut manual processing time by 50% across client workflows.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on operational data, translating complex findings into clear recommendations and data-driven process redesigns.
  • Maintained 20+ verified 5-star reviews reflecting consistent delivery quality, clear communication, and business-focused outcomes.

Featured Projects

Data Warehouse and Analytics Project

SQL Data Warehouse Project

Building a modern data warehouse with SQL Server using Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers). Includes ETL processes, data modeling, and analytics for customer behavior, product performance, and sales trends.

SQL Server ETL Data Modeling Data Analytics Data Warehouse

Sales Analytics Dashboard

Sales Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive sales performance dashboard featuring KPI tracking and trend analysis, allowing us to identify trends and determine which products are the most profitable.

Power BI ETL Dax Data Modeling

SGS - Mega-Event Operations & Hiring Automated Report (Client Project)

Mega-Event Operations & Hiring Automated Report

A centralized Excel data model aggregating massive volumes of operational and hiring data for the Hajj season, with automated PowerPoint integration for real-time executive reporting of charts, hiring progress, and budget KPIs.

Advanced Excel Data Aggregation PowerPoint Automation Dynamic Linking

SAR - Excel Automation Suite (Client Project)

SAR Excel Automation Suite

Devised a 4-system Excel automation suite for SAR's engineering and operations teams. Built an ECR management system with Gantt chart timeline, automated overdue alerts, and developed systems for RCA tracking and asset task management.

Advanced Excel VBA Forms Automation Gantt Charts

Omnichannel Marketing Dashboard (Client Project)

Omnichannel Marketing Dashboard

An interactive Excel dashboard analyzing omnichannel digital marketing performance and paid advertising metrics specifically tailored for the travel and tourism industry.

Excel Marketing Analytics Paid Ads Dashboard Design

SQL User Journey Analysis

SQL User Journey Analysis

An advanced MySQL project extracting and concatenating website user journeys for paying customers to analyze conversion funnels. Built using CTEs, Window Functions, and GROUP_CONCAT.

MySQL Window Functions CTEs Data Analysis
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Featured Articles & Posts

My latest insights on data analytics, business intelligence, and automation.

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Client Reviews

What my clients say about my work and dedication to delivering exceptional results.

⭐ Khamsat Client Reviews

Khamsat Platform 11 Reviews 5-Star Rated

A collection of 11 verified client reviews from the Khamsat freelancing platform, showcasing consistent 5-star feedback on Excel dashboards, data analysis, and reporting projects.

⭐ Mostaql Client Reviews

Mostaql Platform Verified Client 5-Star Rated

Client feedback from the Mostaql freelancing platform, highlighting professional delivery, clear communication, and high-quality data analysis work.

My Profiles

Connect with me on various professional and learning platforms where I showcase my data analysis expertise.

Education & Certifications

Academic Background

My academic background and professional certifications in data science and analytics.

Graduation Project

Bachelor's Degree

Alexandria University

Bachelor of Management Information Systems,

2018 - 2022

Completed Certifications

Advanced Data Analysis Nanodegree

Udacity

Advanced Data Analysis Certificate

Machine Learning Cross-Skilling Nanodegree

Udacity

Machine Learning Cross-Skilling Certificate

McKinsey Forward Program

McKinsey & Company

McKinsey Forward Program Certificate

Advanced SQL

365 DataScience

Advanced SQL Certificate

Advanced Microsoft Excel

365 DataScience

Advanced Microsoft Excel Certificate

Building Business Reports Using Power BI

365 DataScience

Building Business Reports Using Power BI Certificate

Currently Pursuing

Google Advanced Data Analytics Specialization

Coursera

Ongoing

Power BI Data Analyst Specialization

Microsoft, Coursera

Ongoing

Machine Learning Specialization

Stanford, Coursera

Ongoing

Recommended Books

Books that shaped my data science journey.

Hands-On Machine Learning

Storytelling with Data

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

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The Elements of Statistical Learning

Head First Statisics

Dawn Griffiths

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Spoken Languages

Spoken languages I communicate in.

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
German
Fluent

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