Hi, I’m Farwa Amjad. I’m a data analyst and researcher with over 10 years of experience helping teams turn data into actionable decisions. I’ve worked across pharma, international development, and government sectors, delivering insights through advanced analytics, financial modeling, and compelling storytelling with dashboards and reports. I’m proficient with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and Excel for end-to-end analytics and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn complex datasets into strategies that improve outcomes. I’m passionate about data quality, governance, and building scalable solutions that you can rely on in real time.

Farwa Amjad

Hi, I’m Farwa Amjad. I’m a data analyst and researcher with over 10 years of experience helping teams turn data into actionable decisions. I’ve worked across pharma, international development, and government sectors, delivering insights through advanced analytics, financial modeling, and compelling storytelling with dashboards and reports. I’m proficient with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and Excel for end-to-end analytics and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn complex datasets into strategies that improve outcomes. I’m passionate about data quality, governance, and building scalable solutions that you can rely on in real time.

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Hi, I’m Farwa Amjad. I’m a data analyst and researcher with over 10 years of experience helping teams turn data into actionable decisions. I’ve worked across pharma, international development, and government sectors, delivering insights through advanced analytics, financial modeling, and compelling storytelling with dashboards and reports.

I’m proficient with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and Excel for end-to-end analytics and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn complex datasets into strategies that improve outcomes. I’m passionate about data quality, governance, and building scalable solutions that you can rely on in real time.

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Work Experience

Data Analyst at Kite Pharma | Gilead Sciences
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2025
Provided technical solutions to moderately complex problems, interpreted data, analyzed results, and crafted engaging narratives around insights derived from data. Ensured data accuracy, consistency, and real-time availability by managing data tools (Power BI, SQL). Verified data quality and coordinated changes to maintain data integrity.
Research and Financial Data Consultant at UNICEF Office of Research (OoR) - Innocenti, Italy
July 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Conducted meta-analyses of private sector education service delivery outcomes and qualitative/quantitative reviews of private education provision in South Asia. Led financial feasibility studies for PPP infrastructure projects, building financial models that integrate CapEx, operating costs, debt/equity structure, and revenue projections to assess viability and bankability.
Data Analysis and Research Freelancer at Freelance
December 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Performed extensive statistical analyses including regression, principal component analysis, and logit regression for diverse fields. Developed interactive charts and heatmaps to visualize trends, risk factors, and patterns. Delivered statistical reports and collaborated with cross-functional teams to align data-driven strategies.
Research Associate Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit at Department of Research - Government of Punjab
January 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015
Led the Data Department, overseeing data strategy, governance, and analytics delivery across the organization. Managed and mentored a cross-functional team of data analysts and engineers, improving data quality and delivery timelines. Partnered with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insights and data-driven decisions.
Data Analyst at Kite Pharma / Gilead Science
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2025
Providing technical solutions to moderately complex problems. Interpreting data, analyzing results and crafting engaging narratives around insights derived through the data. Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and real-time availability by managing multiple data tools including JMP, Power BI and SQL. Verifying data quality and coordinating changes to maintain data integrity.
Data Consultant at UNICEF Office of Research (OoR) - Innocenti - ITALY
July 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Conducted comprehensive meta-analysis of private sector education service delivery outcomes, synthesizing empirical evidence from various studies. Executed qualitative and quantitative reviews of private education provision in South Asia, producing evidence-based assessments on education financing. Led financial feasibility studies for PPP infrastructure projects, constructing comprehensive financial models that integrate CapEx, operational costs, debt/equity structure, and revenue projections to assess commercial viability and project bankability.
Data Analysis and Research Freelancer at Self-Employed / Freelancer
December 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Conducted extensive statistical analyses including regression, principal component analysis, and logit regression for diverse fields such as business modeling and social science. Developed interactive charts and heatmaps to visualize trends, risk factors, and patterns, enhancing data comprehension for stakeholders. Delivered comprehensive statistical reports, translating complex data into actionable insights for life sciences projects. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on data-driven strategies and project objectives.
Research Associate at Department of Research - Govt. Of Punjab
January 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015
Led the Data Department, overseeing data strategy, governance, and analytics delivery across the organization. Managed and mentored a cross-functional team of data analysts and engineers, improving data quality and delivery timelines. Partnered with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insights and data-driven decisions.

Education

Diploma in Policies and Global Development at GLOBED (Erasmus Mundus) - Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona; University of Amsterdam; University of Oslo; University of Malta
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
MPhil Economics at Government College University, Lahore
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
BSc (Hons) Economics (Financial Economics) at Government College University, Lahore
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Erasmus Diploma: Policies and Global Development (GLOBED) at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, University of Amsterdam, University of Oslo, University of Malta
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
M.Phil Economics at Government College University, Lahore (Pakistan)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
B.Sc (Hons) Economics at Government College University, Lahore (Pakistan) - Financial Economics
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Education, Healthcare, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services