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I'm Felix Lai, a data analyst, modeller, and engineer based in Melbourne. I hold a Master of Data Science and a Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science) from Swinburne University of Technology. I translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights and build the models and pipelines that make those insights reliable and repeatable. I've delivered end-to-end analytics across client and research partner projects, including predictive health modelling, multi-source NLP sentiment analysis, and LLM-augmented property price forecasting. I'm proficient in Python, SQL, scikit-learn, NLP (NLTK, spaCy, transformers), Excel, Power BI (DAX), AWS, and Git, and I work in Agile teams using Jira and Confluence for backlog management and documentation.…I'm Felix Lai, a data analyst, modeller, and engineer based in Melbourne. I hold a Master of Data Science and a Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science) from Swinburne University of Technology. I translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights and build the models and pipelines that make those insights reliable and repeatable. I've delivered end-to-end analytics across client and research partner projects, including predictive health modelling, multi-source NLP sentiment analysis, and LLM-augmented property price forecasting. I'm proficient in Python, SQL, scikit-learn, NLP (NLTK, spaCy, transformers), Excel, Power BI (DAX), AWS, and Git, and I work in Agile teams using Jira and Confluence for backlog management and documentation.

Felix Lai

Data Scientist, Data Analyst, AI Engineer, +3

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I'm Felix Lai, a data analyst, modeller, and engineer based in Melbourne. I hold a Master of Data Science and a Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science) from Swinburne University of Technology. I translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights and build the models and pipelines that make those insights reliable and repeatable. I've delivered end-to-end analytics across client and research partner projects, including predictive health modelling, multi-source NLP sentiment analysis, and LLM-augmented property price forecasting. I'm proficient in Python, SQL, scikit-learn, NLP (NLTK, spaCy, transformers), Excel, Power BI (DAX), AWS, and Git, and I work in Agile teams using Jira and Confluence for backlog management and documentation.…I'm Felix Lai, a data analyst, modeller, and engineer based in Melbourne. I hold a Master of Data Science and a Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science) from Swinburne University of Technology. I translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights and build the models and pipelines that make those insights reliable and repeatable. I've delivered end-to-end analytics across client and research partner projects, including predictive health modelling, multi-source NLP sentiment analysis, and LLM-augmented property price forecasting. I'm proficient in Python, SQL, scikit-learn, NLP (NLTK, spaCy, transformers), Excel, Power BI (DAX), AWS, and Git, and I work in Agile teams using Jira and Confluence for backlog management and documentation.

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I’m Felix Lai, a data analyst, modeller, and engineer based in Melbourne. I hold a Master of Data Science and a Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science) from Swinburne University of Technology. I translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights and build the models and pipelines that make those insights reliable and repeatable.

I’ve delivered end-to-end analytics across client and research partner projects, including predictive health modelling, multi-source NLP sentiment analysis, and LLM-augmented property price forecasting. I’m proficient in Python, SQL, scikit-learn, NLP (NLTK, spaCy, transformers), Excel, Power BI (DAX), AWS, and Git, and I work in Agile teams using Jira and Confluence for backlog management and documentation.

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Work Experience

Inventory Specialist at Coles Local

November 1, 2022 - Present

Daily/weekly ordering across fresh and grocery; set and refine par levels using POS trends, seasonality, promos, and local events to minimise stockouts and waste. Run cycle counts, reconcile variances, and coordinate with distribution centers and suppliers on shortages/substitutions; enforce FIFO and date-code checks for quality and compliance. Support planograms, back-of-house process improvements, and on-shelf availability tracking.

Team Member at Coles Supermarkets

January 1, 2022 - Present

Built first-hand understanding of retail operations, customer purchasing behaviour, and inventory management across 2+ years in a high-volume store environment — directly informing analytical work on demand forecasting, sales trend analysis, and operational reporting. Participated in regular inventory counts and stocktakes, developing knowledge of stock discrepancy identification, data accuracy requirements, and the operational relationship between physical inventory and system records.