Hi, I’m Merve Mine Şeker, a data analyst with a PhD in Mechanical & Materials Engineering. I love turning complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that help businesses grow. My work blends rigorous data science with practical storytelling to support strategic decisions. Based in Malaga, I combine hands-on analytics with cross-disciplinary collaboration across engineering, hospitality, and travel sectors. I enjoy building automated dashboards (Power BI, Tableau) and writing Python scripts that streamline reporting, improve forecast accuracy, and empower teams to act on data.

Merve Mine Şeker

Hi, I’m Merve Mine Şeker, a data analyst with a PhD in Mechanical & Materials Engineering. I love turning complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that help businesses grow. My work blends rigorous data science with practical storytelling to support strategic decisions. Based in Malaga, I combine hands-on analytics with cross-disciplinary collaboration across engineering, hospitality, and travel sectors. I enjoy building automated dashboards (Power BI, Tableau) and writing Python scripts that streamline reporting, improve forecast accuracy, and empower teams to act on data.

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Hi, I’m Merve Mine Şeker, a data analyst with a PhD in Mechanical & Materials Engineering. I love turning complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that help businesses grow. My work blends rigorous data science with practical storytelling to support strategic decisions.

Based in Malaga, I combine hands-on analytics with cross-disciplinary collaboration across engineering, hospitality, and travel sectors. I enjoy building automated dashboards (Power BI, Tableau) and writing Python scripts that streamline reporting, improve forecast accuracy, and empower teams to act on data.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Operations Data Analyst at MagaLux Turistica SL
June 1, 2023 - November 4, 2025
Drove data-driven performance analyses to support daily operations and management decisions across multiple hotel properties.
Freelance Data Analyst at Merve Mineseker (Self-employed)
January 1, 2022 - November 4, 2025
Performed freelance data analysis and visualization projects using SQL, Python, and Power BI for various business domains.
Researcher in Materials Engineering & Data Analysis at Marmara University
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Conducted advanced data analysis in nanomaterials research, applying statistical modeling and computational tools (MATLAB, Origin, Python) to identify key material performance factors.
Freelance Data Analyst at Self-employed (mervemineseker.com)
January 1, 2022 - November 4, 2025
Delivered freelance data analysis and visualization projects using SQL, Python, and Power BI; built automated dashboards; turned raw data into actionable insights for clients and communicated findings through interactive dashboards.
Operations Data Analyst at MagaLux Turistica SL
January 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Drove data-driven performance analyses to support daily operations and management decisions across multiple hotel properties. Designed and implemented automated Power BI dashboards visualizing KPIs such as occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR. Developed Python-based scripts to streamline reporting workflows and reduce manual data handling by 40%. Collaborated with accounting and reservations teams to ensure accurate and consistent data collection for performance tracking. Provided actionable insights that improved forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Freelance Data Analyst at merveminese ker.com
January 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025
Drove freelance data analyses and visualizations using SQL, Python, and Power BI for various business domains. Built automated data dashboards and analytical reports to identify trends, outliers, and optimization opportunities. Transformed raw data into meaningful insights to support client decision-making processes. Delivered clear data storytelling through interactive dashboards and visualizations.

Education

PhD in Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Marmara University
September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2025
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Marmara University
March 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Engineering at Yildiz Technical University
September 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematical Engineering at Yildiz Technical University
September 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering at Marmara University
March 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
PhD in Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Marmara University
September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Engineering at Yildiz Technical University
September 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering at Marmara University
March 2, 2015 - July 2, 2019
PhD in Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Marmara University
September 1, 2019 - November 5, 2025

Qualifications

Google Advanced Data Analytics - Google
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Power BI: Data Preparation & Visualization
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Hospitality KPI Dashboard (Power BI)
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Google Advanced Data Analytics
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Google Advanced Data Analytics
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
IBM Power BI: Data Preparation & Visualization – Packt Projects
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment