I am a dynamic and results-driven Data Analytics Lead with over 10 years of experience in IT and Business Intelligence, collaborating across teams to drive strategic initiatives. I have a proven track record of implementing company-wide policies, systems, and data-driven decision-making that improve operational efficiency and performance. I excel at designing advanced dashboards, managing complex data systems, and aligning technology with business objectives. I enjoy partnering with senior leadership and stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable outcomes and lead high-performing teams toward achieving strategic goals.

Ali Riaz Milton

I am a dynamic and results-driven Data Analytics Lead with over 10 years of experience in IT and Business Intelligence, collaborating across teams to drive strategic initiatives. I have a proven track record of implementing company-wide policies, systems, and data-driven decision-making that improve operational efficiency and performance. I excel at designing advanced dashboards, managing complex data systems, and aligning technology with business objectives. I enjoy partnering with senior leadership and stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable outcomes and lead high-performing teams toward achieving strategic goals.

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I am a dynamic and results-driven Data Analytics Lead with over 10 years of experience in IT and Business Intelligence, collaborating across teams to drive strategic initiatives. I have a proven track record of implementing company-wide policies, systems, and data-driven decision-making that improve operational efficiency and performance.

I excel at designing advanced dashboards, managing complex data systems, and aligning technology with business objectives. I enjoy partnering with senior leadership and stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable outcomes and lead high-performing teams toward achieving strategic goals.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Power BI Reporting Analyst at GFL Environmental
April 1, 2023 - November 9, 2025
Partner closely with Human Resources and Finance to gather and define detailed reporting requirements aligned with organizational goals. Utilize Power Query to clean and transform data, building an optimized data model by integrating multiple sources. Conduct granular analyses with appropriate security and permissions for diverse business groups. Design and implement advanced dashboards and visualizations, starting with Excel and transitioning to Power BI as needed. Author user manuals for dashboards and publish quarterly newsletters detailing updates, best practices, and new features. Lead training sessions across Canada and the USA to enable data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data management practices and drive operational efficiency.
BI Reporting Analyst at GFL Environmental
April 30, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Collaborated with Human Resources and Finance to gather and document detailed reporting requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Conducted data cleaning and transformation using Power Query, creating an optimized data model by integrating and establishing relationships across diverse data sources. Analyzed data at varying levels of granularity, ensuring alignment with end-user needs while adhering to appropriate permission and security protocols for different business groups. Designed and developed advanced dashboards and visualizations in Microsoft Excel during the project's initial phase to meet immediate analytical requirements. Implemented comprehensive, organization-wide reports and dashboards using Microsoft Excel and Power BI, enhancing decision-making capabilities and fostering a data-driven culture.
MIS Manager and Business Controller at Honda Automotive
November 30, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Monitored business sales, identified key areas for improvement to enhance overall business performance. Developed and documented standardized reporting processes and procedures, including Sales Incentives Policy, Service Incentives Policy, and Parts Incentives Policy, and designed corresponding incentive calculators. Assisted CRM in cleansing customer sales data, monitoring departmental performance, and implementing strategies to maximize customer satisfaction. Designed and managed company budgets and marketing budget systems, producing monthly and quarterly assessment reports. Documented and maintained periodic sales and financial reports, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for key stakeholders. Fostered strong relationships with dealers and corporate clients, promoting collaboration and trust. Conducted feasibility studies for potential new startup locations, providing actionable insights for business expansion. Collaborated with IT to improve system functionality and efficienc
BI Developer at Al-Hejaz International School
January 31, 2012 - January 31, 2012
Worked with administration to understand reporting requirements and developed detailed student information systems dashboards using Power BI. Collaborated with project teams to recommend optimal database design and created multiple dashboard versions for end users.
Project Coordinator - IT and Finance (Project based) at AGEF Germany
June 30, 2010 - June 30, 2010
Planned and scheduled project timelines and milestones, developed progress reports, proposals, documentation and presentations. Proactively managed changes in the project scope, identified potential crises and devised contingency plans.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Project based) at Mercy Corps US
February 28, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Assisted program and sector-specific managers to develop systematic monitoring plans to capture data to report on donor KPIs. Developed database in Microsoft Access for monitoring overall project funded by the donor and performed data analysis in MS Excel and SPSS. Evaluated results based on data analysis in a form of detailed evaluation report.
Data Analyst at Snack 24 Limited
September 30, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Implemented sales database in MS Access to track sales, profits with useful set of reports. Calculated business sales and profits on weekly, monthly, quarterly basis and prepared VAT reports for tax purposes. Performed analysis of data captured from different franchise sites, reviewed and analyzed sales trends, financial statements and cash flows.
MIS Intern at Save the Children US
March 31, 2006 - March 31, 2006
Designed and developed database software to track equipment being dispersed during the earthquake of 2005. Provided IT helpdesk support to over 100 users across the company’s network, while supporting and maintaining the IT Computer Room, over 100 desktops/ laptops and various software applications.

Education

Masters in IT Project Management at Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor's in Computer Science at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad, Pakistan
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

Power BI Data Analyst
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Finance for Non-Finance Managers
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
SQL – MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Tableau BI Developer
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization