Hi, I’m Sara Suleiman, a data analyst with a Master’s degree in Informatics and over four years of professional experience in data analysis, machine learning, and teaching data science with a business focus. I excel at turning complex data into actionable insights, mentoring students and professionals, and collaborating across cross-functional teams. I’m based in Drammen, Norway, and I’m passionate about data-driven innovation and continuous learning in quantitative and interdisciplinary environments.

Sara Suleiman

Hi, I’m Sara Suleiman, a data analyst with a Master’s degree in Informatics and over four years of professional experience in data analysis, machine learning, and teaching data science with a business focus. I excel at turning complex data into actionable insights, mentoring students and professionals, and collaborating across cross-functional teams. I’m based in Drammen, Norway, and I’m passionate about data-driven innovation and continuous learning in quantitative and interdisciplinary environments.

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Hi, I’m Sara Suleiman, a data analyst with a Master’s degree in Informatics and over four years of professional experience in data analysis, machine learning, and teaching data science with a business focus.

I excel at turning complex data into actionable insights, mentoring students and professionals, and collaborating across cross-functional teams. I’m based in Drammen, Norway, and I’m passionate about data-driven innovation and continuous learning in quantitative and interdisciplinary environments.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Norwegian
Advanced

Work Experience

Data Science Instructor at Liwa College
September 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Developing and delivering data science and computer science curriculum focused on business applications; facilitating hands-on projects; mentoring students; collaborating in designing assessments; courses include Business Data Analytics, Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design, Advanced Database Management System, and Advanced Web Development.
Data Analysis Trainer at Progress Pioneers Training Center
August 23, 2024 - August 23, 2024
Enhances employer analytical skills with hands-on Excel and data projects; teaches data visualization using Excel, Power BI, and Python; develops curriculum emphasizing real-world data analysis; guides staff in mastering Excel formulas, pivot tables, and dashboards.
Data Scientist at Big Data Analytics Centre, UAEU
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Conducted data retrieval and exploration using Kaggle's Fake News dataset; performed preprocessing (tokenization, stop words removal, symbol elimination); applied NLP techniques (BoW, Spacy, BERT, NLTK) for feature extraction; implemented feature selection techniques; developed and optimized classification models using deep learning and ensemble methods; evaluated models with cross-validation; deployed and tested models.
Research Fellow at Informatics, University of Bergen
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Contributed to cutting-edge research projects within the Optimization Group; assisted in teaching Parallel Programming, Modeling and Optimization, and Nonlinear Optimization courses; co-authored four published papers; Google Scholar page available.
Teaching - Data Science at Liwa College
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Developing and delivering data science and computer science curriculum focused on business applications; facilitating hands-on projects using industry-standard tools; mentoring students in data-driven decision-making; collaborating on designing assessments and providing feedback. Example courses include Business Data Analytics, Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design, Advanced Database Management System, and Advanced Web Development.
Data Analysis Trainer at Progress Pioneers Training Center
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Taught data visualization techniques using Excel, Power BI, and Python; developed a curriculum emphasizing real-world data analysis applications; guided staff to master Excel formulas, pivot tables, and dashboards.
Teaching - Data Science at Liwa College, UAE
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Developing and delivering data science and computer science curriculum focused on business applications, facilitating hands-on projects, mentoring students in data-driven decision-making, collaborating on assessments and feedback. Example courses include Business Data Analytics, Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design, Advanced Database Management System, and Advanced Web Development.
Training provider - Data Analysis at Progress Pioneers Training Center, UAE
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Enhances employer analytical skills with hands-on Excel and data projects; teaches data visualization techniques using Excel, Power BI, and Python; develops curricula focused on real-world applications; guides staff to master Excel formulas, pivot tables, and dashboards.
Research Fellow at Informatics, University of Bergen, Norway
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Contributed to Optimization Group research projects; assisted in teaching Parallel Programming, Modeling and Optimization, and Nonlinear Optimization; co-authored four published papers (three journals, one conference); publication list available on Google Scholar.
Teaching - Data Science at Liwa College
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Developing and delivering data science and computer science curriculum focused on business applications, enhancing students’ analytical and practical skills for real-world problem-solving. Facilitating hands-on projects using industry-standard tools and methodologies. Mentoring students in data-driven decision-making. Collaborating in designing assessments and grading assignments.
Training Provider - Data Analysis at Progress Pioneers Training Center
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Enhances employer analytical skills with hands-on Excel and data projects for the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments. Teaching data visualization techniques using Excel, Power BI, and Python. Develops a curriculum that emphasizes real-world applications of data analysis. Guides staff to master Excel formulas, pivot tables, and dashboards.
Research Fellow at Informatics, University of Bergen
November 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Contributed to cutting-edge research projects within the Optimization Group. Assisted in teaching Parallel Programming, Modeling and Optimization, and Nonlinear Optimization courses. Co-authored four published papers, including three in reputable journals and one in conference proceedings.

Education

M.Sc. in Informatics at University of Bergen
January 11, 2030 - June 22, 2009
B.Sc. (Honors) in Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Khartoum
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2005
M.Sc. in Informatics at University of Bergen
January 11, 2030 - June 22, 2009
B.Sc. (Honors) in Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Khartoum
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2005
M.Sc. in Informatics at University of Bergen
January 11, 2030 - June 22, 2009
B.Sc. (Honors) in Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Khartoum
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2005
M.Sc. in Informatics at University of Bergen
January 11, 2030 - June 22, 2009
B.Sc. (Honors) in Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Khartoum
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2005

Qualifications

McKinsey Forward Program
May 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Analyzing Data with Python
July 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Data Science Module
June 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
CodeLab for Machine Learning
June 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Member of Organizing Committee
June 1, 2011 - November 5, 2025
McKinsey Forward Program
May 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Analyzing Data with Python
July 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Data Science Module
June 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
CodeLab for Machine Learning
June 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
McKinsey Forward Program
May 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Analyzing Data with Python
July 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Data Science Module (AI Everything workshop, Stanford University)
June 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
CodeLab for Machine Learning (AI Everything workshop, Google)
June 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
McKinsey Forward Program
May 1, 2023 - December 15, 2025
Analyzing Data with Python
July 1, 2021 - December 15, 2025
Data Science Module
June 1, 2021 - December 15, 2025
CodeLab for Machine Learning
June 1, 2021 - December 15, 2025
Member of Organizing Committee, University of Bergen
June 1, 2011 - December 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment