Bahar Pourbahram
Senior Data Analyst
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Data Scientist and Analyst with 10+ years of experience, including leadership in transportation analytics, predictive modeling, geospatial analysis, and public service strategies. Skilled in supporting city-wide safety initiatives like Vision Zero through collaborative, data-driven decision-making. Known for preparing briefings and recommendations that inform policy, drive continuous improvement, and enhance traffic safety through engineering, enforcement, education, engagement, and evaluation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Transit Data Analyst
City of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta
08.2019 - Current
- Lead analyst supporting strategic decision-making through spatial, statistical, and temporal analyses of ETS operations.
- Identified trends in traffic flow, road user behavior, and ridership data; recommended evidence-based transit safety improvements.
- Developed dashboards and automated reports to evaluate transit safety metrics, enabling data-informed planning.
- Collaborated with planners, schedulers, engineers, and evaluators to align work with Safe Mobility Strategy goals.
- Prepared technical briefings, recommendations, and project notes for managers and Council-level stakeholders.
- Created annual comparison dashboards adopted by senior planning staff.
- Enhanced data quality and reduced ETL processing time by 40%.
- Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
Senior Method Analyst (Temporary)
City of Edmonton - Fire Rescue Services
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Analyzed emergency services data and developed dashboards for performance monitoring and risk evaluation.
- Conducted spatial and statistical reviews to optimize deployment of services.
- Drafted briefing notes and provided recommendations for operational improvements and policy initiatives.
- Improved modeling accuracy and visualization outputs by 100%.
- Insights adopted into shift planning and resource allocation by senior leadership.
Senior Data Scientist
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis
Edmonton, Alberta
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Led predictive modeling of revenue and behavioral data using R and SPSS.
- Applied geospatial analytics to assess enforcement patterns and risk zones.
- Delivered briefings and analytics to guide corporate forecasting and optimization strategies.
- Reduced model error by 20% and improved estimation accuracy by 70%.
- Led team presentations on continuous improvement strategies for data governance.
Accounting & Finance Data Analyst
Alberta Co-Op Taxi Line
Edmonton, Alberta
12.2014 - 08.2018
- Conducted traffic and customer satisfaction trend analysis; led questionnaire design and data collection.
- Prepared stakeholder-facing visualizations and analytical notes to drive service planning.
- Increased customer satisfaction to 90%; led to 60% customer acquisition growth.
- Boosted revenue by 31% through data-driven recommendations.
Statistical Data Analyst / Consultant
SAI Inspection Company
Toronto, Ontario
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Led modeling efforts and prepared safety impact assessments for operational review.
- Produced briefs and summaries for stakeholders to support compliance and safety upgrades.
- Cut process costs by 40% through model-driven decision-making.
Market Data Analyst
IRISA (International Systems Engineering & Automation Co.)
Iran
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Forecasted marketing trends using historical sales data; optimized campaign performance.
- Provided insights and briefs for proposal development.
- Improved product targeting strategies that boosted market penetration.
Research Analyst & Statistical Consultant
Poursina Hakim Medical Research Institute
Iran
02.2005 - 01.2009
- Developed the country's first comprehensive cancer information software.
- Created statistical reports and policy notes for national health authorities.
- Successfully delivered Phase I of a national health software initiative.
Education
M.Sc. - Applied Statistics
Isfahan University of Technology
B.Sc. - Statistics
Isfahan University of Technology
Certificate - Data Science Specialization
Johns Hopkins University
Skills
- Leadership in Data Projects & Cross-Functional Teams
- Traffic Safety Data Analysis & Vision Zero Strategy
- Predictive & Statistical Modeling (R, SPSS, Excel)
- GIS Mapping & Geospatial Analytics (ArcGIS, Geomedia)
- Public Dashboards & Reporting (Tableau, Power BI)
- Proficiency in coding with SQL & Python
- Technical Writing & Brief Note Preparation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Decision Support
- Emerging Technology Research & Evaluation
Accomplishments
First Place – Scientific Olympiad in Applied Statistics, Iran (2000)
Professional Alignment
- Aligned with Edmonton's Safe Mobility Strategy 2021-2025 and Vision Zero initiatives.
- Experienced in research, forecasting, evaluation, and continuous improvement practices.
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and sound judgment required for Method Analyst II classification.
Timeline
Senior Method Analyst (Temporary)
City of Edmonton - Fire Rescue Services
06.2020 - 11.2020
Transit Data Analyst
City of Edmonton
08.2019 - Current
Senior Data Scientist
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis
08.2018 - 08.2019
Accounting & Finance Data Analyst
Alberta Co-Op Taxi Line
12.2014 - 08.2018
Statistical Data Analyst / Consultant
SAI Inspection Company
03.2012 - 11.2014
Market Data Analyst
IRISA (International Systems Engineering & Automation Co.)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Research Analyst & Statistical Consultant
Poursina Hakim Medical Research Institute
02.2005 - 01.2009
B.Sc. - Statistics
Isfahan University of Technology
Certificate - Data Science Specialization
Johns Hopkins University
M.Sc. - Applied Statistics
Isfahan University of Technology
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