Asma Abdiwali Hassan
Data Science/Data Analyst
Mogadishu,BN
Summary
Data-driven professional with 3+ years of experience in examination systems and data management at Somalia’s Ministry of Education. Holds a Master’s in Data Science and Business Analytics from Asia Pacific University, Malaysia. Proficient in Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and SAS for data analysis and visualization. Experienced in machine learning, exploratory data analysis, and natural language processing techniques, seeking to leverage skills in a data analyst or junior data scientist position.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Data at Examinations and Certifications
MOECHE, Somalia
05.2023 - 08.2024
Oversaw data lifecycle, ensuring high data quality for national exams.
Developed and executed data governance strategies to enhance compliance.
Directed enhancements in student registration and exam result tracking systems.
Secretary to General Coordinator National Sec Exam
MOECHE, Somalia
11.2022 - 04.2023
Coordinated logistics and communication for national exams across 100+ centers.
Maintained secure and accurate data for over 32,000 students.
Assisted in preparation of reports and conducted system audits.
Staff, Certificate Printing Office
MOECHE, Somalia
09.2021 - 10.2022
Managed certificate printing, emphasizing data security and accuracy.
Implemented process improvements to minimize errors and reduce delays.
Education
Master of Science - in Data Science and Business Analytics
Asia Pacific University (APU)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2025
Bachelor of Science - in Economics
Simad University
Mogadishu, Somalia2021
Skills
- Data management, governance, and reporting
- Statistical analysis and predictive analytics
- Machine learning and deep learning techniques
- Data visualization (Tableau, Power BI)
- SQL, Python, and R for data analysis and automation
- Project coordination and cross-functional teamwork
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Head of Data at Examinations and Certifications
MOECHE, Somalia
05.2023 - 08.2024
Secretary to General Coordinator National Sec Exam
MOECHE, Somalia
11.2022 - 04.2023
Staff, Certificate Printing Office
MOECHE, Somalia
09.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - in Economics
Simad University
Master of Science - in Data Science and Business Analytics
Asia Pacific University (APU)
Key Academic Projects
- Customer Churn Prediction | Python, XGBoost, SHAP
Built and compared ML models to predict customer churn; improved classification accuracy using SMOTE and feature-importance analysis. - Food Price Forecasting (Somalia) | LSTM, XGBoost
Forecasted commodity-price volatility and designed a price-based early-warning system for food insecurity using WFP and World Bank data. - Sales Dashboard | Tableau, SAP Lumira
Analyzed seasonal sales fluctuations (Q3) for Global Bike Inc.; built BI dashboards to support revenue-trend decisions. - Climate Impact on Agriculture | SAS Studio
Conducted EDA and hypothesis testing to explore relationships between climate variables and crop yields for policy insights. - Rice Variety Classification using Deep Learning | CNN, EfficientNetB0, TensorFlow
Compared CNN and EfficientNetB0 on 75K rice images using preprocessing, augmentation, and CRISP-DM for model optimization. - Spelling Correction System | Python, NLTK, LanguageTool
Built probabilistic correction model using unigram–bigram context and GUI for suggestions and vocabulary search. - Sentiment Classification | Python, Scikit-learn, Gradio
Classified 23K fashion reviews using TF-IDF, SVM, and XGBoost; deployed interactive Gradio app for prediction - Smart Transportation & Environmental Risk Solutions
Developed big data frameworks for Malaysia’s DOE and transport systems; focused on environmental risk detection and data-driven policy-making - E-Bookstore Database Design
Built relational database with modules for users, orders, and reviews to improve data organization and accessibility. - National Exam Report Automation (2023)
Led a team to automate reporting workflows using Excel macros and visualization dashboards.
Hobbies and interests
- Exploring data analytics, machine learning, and emerging technologies
- Participating in tech workshops, seminars, and professional conferences
- Reading about economics, global development, and AI innovations
- Engaging in research projects related to data-driven decision making
- Traveling to learn about different cultures and environments
- Volunteering in education and community development projects
References
Ahmed Dahir Mohamed (Former Director of Examinations and Certifications MOECHE, Somalia)
faxane1@gmail.com +252 615 515 577
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nirase Fathima Abubacker: Asia Pacific University APU
nfathima.abubacker@apu.edu.my +60 3-8996 1000