SYED WAJAHAT HUSSAIN SHAH
Senior Statistician
Karachi
Summary
Professional Data Analyst and Senior Statistician with over 9 years of experience leveraging statistical design, machine learning, and data analytics to drive insights in public health, clinical research, and business contexts. Proven expertise in data management, predictive modeling, and translating complex data into actionable strategies for evidence-based decision-making. Proficient in R, SQL, STATA, and Power BI. A collaborative professional adept at working cross-functionally to deliver results that support business growth and scientific innovation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Senior Statistician
Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN)
07.2025 - Current
- Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization
- Lead statistical design, analysis, and reporting for public health and clinical research projects.
- Develop study protocols, sampling strategies, and statistical analysis plans with investigators.
- Perform data quality assurance, cleaning, and management using R, STATA, SQL, and REDCap.
- Conduct inferential and predictive analyses to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Mentor junior researchers and data analysts on statistical programming and methods.
Research Specialist
Aga Khan University – Dept. of Paediatrics and Child Health
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed and analyzed large-scale health datasets from clinical studies and public health projects.
- Performed statistical modeling, including regression, survival analysis, and predictive analytics.
- Designed and executed epidemiological studies (cross-sectional, cohort, case-control).
- Utilized machine learning techniques for health data insights and trend analysis.
- Presented findings to stakeholders, policymakers, and funding agencies.
Research Associate
Aga Khan University – Community Health Sciences
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in designing research studies and developing Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP).
- Performed advanced statistical analysis using STATA, R-STUDIO, and SPSS.
- Managed data cleaning processes to ensure accuracy and integrity.
- Communicated research findings to stakeholders, Principal Investigators, and policymakers.
- Prepared data visualizations and project reports.
Data Analyst
Tyres in Stock Europe B.V.
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved, cleaned, and analyzed data related to products, sales, and marketing strategies.
- Identified patterns and trends in customer behavior and market trends using statistical techniques.
- Maintained data systems and databases to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Created data visualizations and reports for sales, marketing teams, and senior executives.
Freelance Data Analyst
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Executed short-term data analytics projects for clinical, educational, marketing, and social science research.
- Analyzed data using modern techniques and provided actionable recommendations.
- Created and refined standard queries for data quality verification and error identification.
Research Officer / Biostatistician
Jinnah Medical & Dental College (Sohail University)
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Compiled and analyzed examination data for performance and quality assurance reports.
- Ensured data accuracy, safety, and confidentiality.
- Conducted data analysis for clinical research and assisted in publishing medical journals.
Senior Research Assistant
Aga Khan University – Institute for Education Development
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed data collection and field operations for private school surveys.
- Performed data entry, cleaning, and back-checking to ensure quality.
- Analyzed project data using various statistical tools and compiled progress reports.
Education
Master of Science - Statistical Sciences
Alma Mater Studiorum - Università Di Bologna
Bologna, Italy05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan12-2013
Skills
Technical Skills
Certification
Epidemiology in Public Health Practice | The Johns Hopkins University
Timeline
Epidemiology in Public Health Practice | The Johns Hopkins University
10-2025
Biomedical Researcher / Clinical Research Associate | CITI Program
10-2025
Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Detection | Johns Hopkins University
09-2025
Google Data Analytics Certificate | Google
09-2025
Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice Specialization | Novartis
08-2025
Senior Statistician
Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN)
07.2025 - Current
Research Specialist
Aga Khan University – Dept. of Paediatrics and Child Health
01.2025 - 06.2025
Adaptive Trial Designing | Aga Khan University
12-2024
Data Analyst in Microsoft Power BI | NED University of Engineering & Technology
07-2024
Research Associate
Aga Khan University – Community Health Sciences
05.2024 - 12.2024
Data Analyst
Tyres in Stock Europe B.V.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Freelance Data Analyst
01.2018 - 12.2022
Research Officer / Biostatistician
Jinnah Medical & Dental College (Sohail University)
03.2015 - 09.2017
Senior Research Assistant
Aga Khan University – Institute for Education Development
01.2014 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Statistical Sciences
Alma Mater Studiorum - Università Di Bologna
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
University of Karachi