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Data Analyst | Dashboard Expert (Power BI & Tableau) | SQL & Excel Specialist
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Muhammad Abdullah Zafar

Self-Employed
Bahawalpur,PB
Muhammad Abdullah Zafar

Timeline

Data Visualization Analyst (Projects)

Self-Employed
07.2025 - CurrentRead More

Data Analyst (Projects)

Self-Employed
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

Business Intelligence Analyst (Projects)

Self-Employed
07.2024 - 03.2025Read More

Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB)

Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence from Ai
05.2024 - CurrentRead More

Sadiq Public School

High School Diploma
02.2021 - 01.2024Read More

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursWork-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Work History

Data Visualization Analyst (Projects)

1 Year 2 Months
Self-Employed | 07.2025 - Current
  • Created interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI
  • Transformed complex data into clear and visually appealing reports
  • Used charts, graphs, and visuals to communicate insights effectively
  • Analyzed trends and patterns to support business decisions
  • Improved data presentation for better stakeholder understanding
  • Worked on real-world datasets including sales and customer analytics
  • Performed audits of subsidiaries to protect shareholders and potential investors from fraudulent or unrepresentative financial claims.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.

Data Analyst (Projects)

1 Year 8 Months
Self-Employed | 01.2025 - Current
  • Analyzed datasets using SQL and Excel to extract meaningful insights
  • Built interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau for data visualization
  • Cleaned and transformed raw data to improve accuracy and usability
  • Developed KPIs and performance metrics for business reporting
  • Identified trends and patterns to support data-driven decision making
  • Created sales, customer, and HR analytics dashboards using real-world datasets
  • Created data models to support decision-making processes.
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.

Business Intelligence Analyst (Projects)

8 Months
Self-Employed | 07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Designed and developed interactive dashboards using Power BI
  • Created data models and used DAX for advanced calculations
  • Transformed and cleaned data using Power Query
  • Analyzed business performance metrics and KPIs
  • Delivered insights to improve sales and operational efficiency
  • Worked with multiple datasets to create meaningful reports
2
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

I’m a Data Analyst with hands-on experience in SQL, Excel, Power BI, and Tableau, focused on transforming data into actionable business insights. I specialize in data cleaning, analysis, and dashboard development to support data-driven decision-making.

I have built interactive dashboards and reports for sales, customer, and HR analytics, identifying trends and key performance metrics. My approach is simple: turn complex data into clear, impactful insights that drive results.

Detail-focused Data Analyst with knowledge in data warehousing, process validation and business needs analysis. Proven to understand customer requirements and translate into actionable project plans. Dedicated and hard-working with passion for Big Data.

Education

High School Diploma

Sadiq Public School | Bahawalpur | 02.2021 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence - Ai

Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB) | Bahawalpur | 05.2024 - Current

Skills

SQL Data Analysis
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Power BI Dashboard Development
Tableau Data Visualization
Data Cleaning & Transformation
Data Modeling (Power BI)
DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
Business Intelligence (BI)
KPI & Performance Analysis
Data-Driven Decision Making
Dashboard Storytelling
Trend & Pattern Analysis
Report Automation
Data Interpretation
Machine learning
MS Excel
Python programming
Large dataset manipulation
Google analytics
Database maintenance
Reporting tools
Statistics and SAS

Additional Information

I am a versatile Data Analyst with 1–2 years of experience helping businesses and teams make smarter decisions through data. Whether you need a dedicated team member or a freelance data expert for your next project, I bring the same level of precision, clarity, and impact to every engagement.

My core stack: Python · SQL · Power BI · Tableau · Excel · Machine Learning · Statistics

For Recruiters / Companies: Looking for a data analyst who hits the ground running? I bring practical experience in building dashboards, writing complex SQL queries, performing statistical analysis, and developing ML models ready to contribute from day one.

For Freelance Clients: Need a one-time data project done right? I help businesses clean messy data, build interactive dashboards, automate reports, and uncover trends that directly impact revenue and operations.

  • Visualization Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Charts)
  • Programming Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Scikit-learn), SQL (Joins, CTEs, Window Functions)
  • Machine Learning Regression, Classification, Clustering, Model Evaluation
  • Statistics Hypothesis Testing, A/B Testing, Descriptive & Inferential Statistics
  • Data Preparation Data cleaning, transformation, feature engineering, EDA

Every project I take on follows this structured approach ensuring results are accurate, reproducible, and actually useful to stakeholders.

  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy
  • Clear communicator I translate complex findings into plain business language
  • Fast turnaround on freelance projects without compromising quality
  • Open to full-time roles, part-time contracts, and project-based collaboration
  • Continuously upskilling in ML, AI, and advanced analytics
  • Full-Time Data Analyst roles (on-site or remote)
  • Freelance data projects (dashboards, analysis, automation, ML models)
  • Long-term client relationships and consulting

If you're looking for someone who takes data seriously and delivers work that creates real value let's talk.

Languages

English
C1
Advanced
Urdu
C2
Bilingual or Proficient

Certification

  • Data Analyst Skillpath: Zero to Hero in Excel, SQL & Python Udemy
  • Python for Data Analysis Simplilearn SkillUp
  • Excel Macros & VBA for Beginners Microsoft × Simplilearn SkillUp
Muhammad Abdullah ZafarData Analyst | Dashboard Expert (Power BI & Tableau) | SQL & Excel Specialist