Hello!
I’m
Mahmoud Ali
Data Analyst
About me
Data Analyst | Dallas, TX
Driving Strategic Decisions Through Technical Storytelling
With a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, I leverage over a decade of operational experience spanning the FMCG industry and global military aviation maintenance. My background in troubleshooting critical aircraft systems has deeply honed my expertise in rigorous root-cause analysis, skills I now apply directly to engineering robust data architecture, debugging datasets, and solving complex business problems.
While I continue to expand my technical capabilities through the CompTIA Data+ certification, maintaining a strong routine outside of work keeps me balanced. Daily fitness is a non-negotiable habit, and when it’s time to unplug, you can usually find me hiking, fishing, or planning my next camping trip.
Experience
Powertrain Maintenance Lead
US Army
09/2020 – Present
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Analyzed complex powertrain performance data and over 1,200 maintenance logs, identifying recurring issues to reduce aircraft downtime by 18%.
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Directed daily operations and mentored a team of 12 personnel, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize maintenance workflows and increase operational efficiency by 22%.
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Conducted rigorous trend analysis and root cause investigations, improving equipment reliability and compliance across 3 global locations.
Production Planning Engineer
Gandour
09/2016 – 10/2019
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Analyzed safety and operational data across 6 high-volume production lines, implementing risk mitigation strategies that reduced workplace hazards by 25%.
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Established KPI tracking systems and mentored 2 junior engineers, fostering professional development and improving overall team output by 15%
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Designed and automated weekly production KPI reports for 10+ stakeholders via presentations, reducing reporting time by 30% while significantly improving data accuracy.
Production Engineer
Edita Food Industries
12/2014 – 08/2016
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Evaluated production metrics across 3 daily shifts to generate actionable insights, optimizing efficiency and reducing operational downtime by 12%.
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Partnered with cross-functional maintenance teams to implement data-backed preventative measures, decreasing production disruptions by 20%.
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Tracked daily waste and scrap rates, driving root-cause analysis initiatives that reduced material waste by 14% and resulted in an estimated $85,000 in annualized cost savings.
USING THESE TOOLS TO UNCOVER THE NARRATIVE BEHIND THE NUMBERS.
Recent Work
The Premier League Profiling Engine 2024/25
What 10 Years of Data Tells Us About Diabetes Admissions
A SQL Story About How World Bank IDA Money Moves
Mapping Massachusetts: An Exploratory Spatial Analysis
Education & Certifications
Skills
Data Visualization & Dashboards
Data Querying & SQL
Exploratory Data Analysis
Root-Cause Investigation
Accessible Data Design
Professional Certifications
CompTIA Data+ — Currently Pursuing
Expected Late 2026
Actively formalizing my foundational analytics expertise through this industry-recognized certification. I am currently focused on mastering data extraction principles, analyzing complex datasets, and applying data-driven problem-solving to build scalable business solutions.
University Degree
CAIRO UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering
Graduated 2013
Built a highly technical foundation in complex mathematics, physics, and systems engineering. This rigorous academic background instilled the advanced analytical and problem-solving mindset I use today to debug complex datasets and engineer robust data architecture.