Ahmad Noman Alnoor - Statistician, Data Analyst, Programmer, Problem Solver, and Story Teller
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Specialist-Research and Development
Aga Khan Foundation
2023.08 - Current
Technically lead and supported the development, management, implementation and reporting of research and M&E system corresponding to multiple projects within the MERL unit.
Created a structured and standardized system for measuring results at the country level through the use of standardized indicators and data automation processes.
Lead and supported the development of various M&E and research instruments including quantitative and qualitative assessment and study manuals, guidelines, and tools.
Undertook analysis of both quantitative and qualitative surveys and studies using relevant data analysis software (R, Python, Power Bi, SPSS, STATA, ATLAS Ti, NVivo, etc.).
Administered pilot tests for tools such s questionnaires and ensure ethics, and all appropriate protocols and procedures are being followed in all AKF-A's R&D/M&E projects.
Compiled and analyzed data from secondary sources to respond to information needs of both ongoing projects and planned projects.
Helped compile and lead reporting activities to ensure knowledge uptake.
Supported the development and capacity building of MERL staff.
Coordinated the overall activities of research and development both at NPO and Regional levels.
Lead the design and development processes of M&E and research tools and materials.
Lead the planning, design, implementation and reporting of assigned M&E/R&D studies
Reporting and Communications Specialist
Adroit Associates
2023.02 - 2023.08
Designed methodologies to assess and evaluate the impact of various humanitarian aid programs on the livelihoods of program beneficiaries.
Developed and implemented effective communication strategies to ensure all communication materials are consistent with Adroit Associates' branding and messaging.
Wrote press releases, articles, reports, and other content that are accurate, effective, and engaging.
Gathered data from various sources and analyzed it to identify trends, patterns, and insights that informed the preparation of reports in close coordination with all of Adroit Associates' service sectors.
Prepared reports that are accurate, well-structured, and easy to understand for clients.
Created visually appealing and informative graphics, plots, and tables to support the report findings.
Developed dashboards and visualizations to provide the program and services team with real-time access to data on Adroit Associates' projects.
Automated the report generation and delivery process to improve efficiency and minimize errors.
Data Analyst
Adroit Associates
2022.07 - 2023.02
Utilized various tools including R, Python, Power BI, Tableau, and Excel to present data to users.
Prepared analytical models based on users' needs.
Designed and ran statistical models to assess project effectiveness.
Researched and analyzed data sources for accessibility and quality.
Enriched project assessment and evaluations with econometric/statistical methods.
Designed and developed various types of questionnaires in KoboToolbox which improved the efficiency of data collection/cleaning without compromising on quality.
Collected, cleaned, and processed data via APIs, CSVs, and web scraping.
Identified analyzed, and interpreted trends and patterns in complex data sets.
Explored spatial relationships between factors using GIS data.
Designed and Implemented complex sampling designs to ensure collection of representative data.
Worked with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement methodologies.
Created user-friendly UIs for users to utilize the models and view results.
Research and M&E Intern
Adroit Associates
2022.06 - 2022.07
Worked with the Adroit Associates' team in analyzing and reporting on survey data collected from all over Afghanistan.
Wrote and compiled project evaluation reports for the UNFAO.
Cleaned and analyzed large and complex data sets.
Designed questionnaires and survey forms in KoboToolbox for various types of research projects ranging from M&E to Academic research.
Automated many tasks and processes within the M&E process at Adroit Associates to make the workflow more efficient.
Brainstormed new and innovative ways to extract meaningful information from raw data.
Worked on various research projects for the UNFAO, ILO, UNDP, BBC, Gallup, Mercy Corps .etc
Assistant Analyst and Researcher
National Center for Policy Research
2019.12 - 2020.03
Assisted the NCPR in carrying out a research project aimed at assessing the quality of public transportation in the city of Kabul.
Helped in designing the survey questionnaire and conducted pilot surveys.
Data Collection, Data Entry and Data Cleaning.
Analyzed data using statistical software to discover key insights.
Identified key the most relevant problems in the public transportation sector of Afghanistan.
Research Intern
NSIA Statistical Research and Training Center
2018.12 - 2019.01
Worked with the NSIA to analyze the data collected from the IELF (formerly ALCS) survey.
Created detailed and appealing visualizations to better convey the meaning behind the data.
Used advanced statistical tools and methods to model relationships between variables of Interest.
Undertook data quality checks.
Learned how various socio-demographic indicators are constructed.
Worked on a small project that analyzed the literacy rates across Afghanistan.
Cleaned and prepared data for analysis.
Education
BA - Statistics and Econometrics
Kabul University
Afghanistan
08.2021
Skills
R
Python
Power Bi
SQL
Machine Learning
Econometrics Modeling
Statistical Methods
SPSS
STATA
Data Collection Tools Development in KOBO and ODK
Excel
Project Management
M&E Systems Development
Professional/Academic Writing
Qualifications - Certificates
Data Scientist with R, DataCamp
Statistician with R, DataCamp
Diploma in Business and Accounting, ACCA
Hobbies and Interests
Statistics
Programming
Research
Reading
Writing
Data
Sports
Video Games
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Pashto
Native or Bilingual
Dari
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Japanese
Limited Working
Certification
Monitoring and Evaluation Certification - ILO (ITC)
Statistician with R - Datacamp
Data Scientist with R - Datacamp
Diploma in Business and Accounting - ACCA
Interests
Research
Statistics and Mathematics
Coding and Programming
Team Sports
Martial Arts
Creative Writing
Video Gaming
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
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