About me

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  CV Curriculum Vitae  

Data Scientist with twenty-two years of teaching & research experience executing data driven decisions & solutions to increase efficiency & accuracy

Experienced at developing statistical models, using predictive data modeling & analyzing data algorithms to deliver insights & implement action-oriented solutions to complex problems

Proficient in developing R package/software for statistical analysis & machine learning

Looking to use my academic & professional qualification to manage statistical machine learning & data related solutions to achieve research & business goals

   

Work Experience

Designation Institute Period
Research Methodology & Monitoring & Evaluation Expert Asian Development Bank - BISP, Pakistan 2021-03-26 to Present
Assistant Professor (TTS) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2014-02-25 to 2021-03-25
Lecturer University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2003-10-25 to 2014-02-24
Teaching Assistant Dept. of Statistics, UNL, Lincoln-NE, USA 2009-08-01 to 2012-05-11
Statistician UNMC, Lincoln-NE, USA 2009-08-01 to 2012-05-11
Lecturer University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2002-12-23 to 2003-10-24
Lecturer G.C. University, Faisalabad 2002-11-01 to 2002-12-21

   

Education & Qualifications

Degree Institute Year
Doctor of Philosophy (Statistics) University of Nebraska, Lincoln-NE, USA 2012
Master of Philosophy (Statistics) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2005
Master of Science (Statistics) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2001
Bachelor of Science (Math-A, Math-B, Statistics) University of the Punjab, Lahore 1999

   

Research Interests

  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning
  • R, Python, LaTeX, markdown, quarto & Reproducible Research
  • Statistical Modeling & Computing
  • Spatial & Temporal Modeling
  • Generalized Linear Mixed Models
  • Multivariate Techniques & Analysis
  • Design & Analysis of Experiments
  • Econometrics

   

Awards & Academic Distinctions

  • Research Productivity Allowance (RPA-2012, Category G) by the Pakistan Council of Science & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan Approved PhD Supervisor
  • PhD scholarship under the Faculty Development Program of University of Agriculture-Faisalabad
  • Teaching Assistant (TA) at University of Nebraska-Lincoln USA during PhD studies
  • Research Assistant (RA) at University of Nebraska-Lincoln USA during PhD studies
  • First Position in MPhil (Statistics)
  • Second Position in MSc (Statistics)

   

Software Skills

  • Proficieng in
    • R, Python, SciPy, Pandas, SciKit-Learn, matplotlib, Seaborn, SparkR, tensorflow, SQL, LATEX, markdown, quarto, git, SAS, SPSS, Eviews, Mathematica, Maxima
  • Conducted forty-seven computer aided statistical workshops as a resource person
  • On the training panel of National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBAF), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Karachi, Pakistan & National Institute of Managmnt (NIM), Lahore, Pakistan

   

Software/Packages Developed

R Packages/Software

agriTutorial

agriTutorial : Tutorial Analysis of Some Agricultural Experiments [Website]

bayesammi

bayesammi : Bayesian Estimation of the Additive Main Effects and Multiplicative Interaction Model [Website]

 

baystability

baystability : Bayesian Stability Analysis of Genotype by Environment Interaction (GEI) [Website]

 

DiallelAnalysisR

DiallelAnalysisR : Diallel Analysis with R [Website]

 

dmai

dmai : Divisia Monetary Aggregates Index [Website]

 

eda4treeR

eda4treeR : Experimental Design and Analysis for Tree Improvement [Website]

 

gvcR

gvcR : Genotypic Variance Components [Website]

 

PakPC2017

PakPC2017 : Pakistan Population Census 2017 [Website]

 

PakPMICS2014Ch

PakPMICS2014Ch : Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2014 Child Questionnaire Data for Punjab, Pakistan [Website]

 

PakPMICS2014HH

PakPMICS2014HH : Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2014 Household Questionnaire Data for Punjab, Pakistan [Website]

 

PakPMICS2014HL

PakPMICS2014HL : Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2014 Household Listing Questionnaire Data for Punjab, Pakistan [Website]

 

PakPMICS2014Wm

PakPMICS2014Wm : Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2014 Women Questionnaire Data for Punjab, Pakistan [Website]

 

PakPMICS2018

PakPMICS2018 : Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2017-18 Data for Punjab, Pakistan [Website]

 

PakPMICS2018bh

PakPMICS2018bh : Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2017-18 Birth History of Children Questionnaire Data for Punjab, Pakistan [Website]

 

PakPMICS2018fs

PakPMICS2018fs : Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2017-18 Children Age 5-17 Questionnaire Data for Punjab, Pakistan [Website]

 

PakPMICS2018hh

PakPMICS2018hh : Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2017-18 Household Questionnaire Data for Punjab, Pakistan [Website]

 

PakPMICS2018mm

PakPMICS2018mm : Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2017-18 Maternal Mortality Questionnaire Data for Punjab, Pakistan [Website]

 

PakPMICS2018mn

PakPMICS2018mn : Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2017-18 Men Questionnaire Data for Punjab, Pakistan [Website]

 

ppcSpatial

ppcSpatial : Spatial Analysis of Pakistan Population Census [Website]

 

PSLM2015

PSLM2015 : Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement Survey 2014-15 [Website]

 

qccrs

qccrs : Quality Control Charts under Repetitive Sampling [Website]

 

rgsp

rgsp : Repetitive Group Sampling Plan Based on Cpk [Website]

 

stability

stability : Stability Analysis of Genotype by Environment Interaction (GEI) [Website]

 

StroupGLMM

StroupGLMM : R Codes and Datasets for Generalized Linear Mixed Models: Modern Concepts, Methods and Applications by Walter W. Stroup [github]

 

SupMZ

SupMZ : Detecting Structural Change with Heteroskedasticity [Website]

 

VetResearchLMM

VetResearchLMM : Linear Mixed Models: An Introduction with Applications in Veterinary Research [Website]

 

LaTeX Packages/Software

UAFSynopsis

UAFSynopsis : LaTeX class for the Synopsis of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan [github]

 

UAFThesis

UAFThesis : LaTeX class for the Thesis of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan [github]

 

PakJAS

PakJAS : LaTeX class for Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences [github]