Mohamed Abdi
Toronto
Summary
Data-driven and detail-oriented Mathematics & Statistics graduate from the University of Toronto with hands-on experience in data analytics, visualization, and research. Led a climate-data capstone analyzing 30 years of disaggregated weather trends to inform SDG-aligned policy using Python and Power BI. Co-founded Elevate Scholars to close post-secondary cost gaps for under-resourced students; skilled in governance design, fundraising materials, stakeholder engagement, and program operations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder & Program Lead
Elevate Scholars
06.2025 - Current
- Led the creation and operational launch of Elevate Scholars, a nonprofit scholarship and mentorship initiative supporting under-resourced undergraduates.
- Designed governance framework and drafted legally-ready bylaws, committee charters, policies, and board recruitment materials.
- Developed fundraising strategy and donor materials, including a governance-focused pitch deck and funding application; engaged potential funders and family foundations.
- Built program infrastructure: scholar selection, mentor recruitment, onboarding materials, and operational policies (conflict of interest, gift acceptance, privacy).
- Coordinated partnerships with campus offices, community organizations, and employers to secure internships and support services for scholars.
Research Assistant, Intersect Project
University of Toronto
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Collected, cleaned, and analyzed datasets using R and Python to support faculty-led research hypotheses.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized findings into summaries for reports and presentations.
- Created data visualizations and tables for academic manuscripts and stakeholder briefings.
- Prepared methodology documentation and contributed to drafting sections of the final report.
Online Data Analyst (Maps)
TELUS International AI Data Solutions
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
- Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
- Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful reports.
- Developed custom algorithms to optimize data mining, increasing the effectiveness of analytical insights.
Education
Honours BSc - Mathematics & Statistics, Minor in Management
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON12.2024
Skills
- Python (pandas, numpy)
- R
- SQL
- Data Visualization
- Analytical thinking
- Statistical Modeling
- Excel
- Git
Certification
- Foundations of Data Analysis
- Research Ethics and Data Management
- Nonprofit Governance Basics
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Co-Founder & Program Lead
Elevate Scholars
06.2025 - Current
Research Assistant, Intersect Project
University of Toronto
05.2025 - 08.2025
Online Data Analyst (Maps)
TELUS International AI Data Solutions
04.2024 - 08.2024
Honours BSc - Mathematics & Statistics, Minor in Management
University of Toronto