Hi, I’m Firaas Nasir. I’m a data scientist and software engineer who enjoys turning complex data into actionable insights and building scalable software solutions. I thrive at the intersection of analytics and development, where rigorous analysis informs practical, user-friendly systems. In addition to my work in AI, forecasting, and data-driven decision making, I’m passionate about hands-on projects. I’ve founded a social-network app, led an AI/data solutions venture in Japan, and enjoy tackling challenging problems with modern tech stacks in my spare time.

Firaas Nasir

Hi, I’m Firaas Nasir. I’m a data scientist and software engineer who enjoys turning complex data into actionable insights and building scalable software solutions. I thrive at the intersection of analytics and development, where rigorous analysis informs practical, user-friendly systems. In addition to my work in AI, forecasting, and data-driven decision making, I’m passionate about hands-on projects. I’ve founded a social-network app, led an AI/data solutions venture in Japan, and enjoy tackling challenging problems with modern tech stacks in my spare time.

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Hi, I’m Firaas Nasir. I’m a data scientist and software engineer who enjoys turning complex data into actionable insights and building scalable software solutions. I thrive at the intersection of analytics and development, where rigorous analysis informs practical, user-friendly systems.

In addition to my work in AI, forecasting, and data-driven decision making, I’m passionate about hands-on projects. I’ve founded a social-network app, led an AI/data solutions venture in Japan, and enjoy tackling challenging problems with modern tech stacks in my spare time.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer at Waddle
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed a website to act as a business portal for clients (backend and frontend). Managed HR, recruiting and interviewing employees.
Analyst at BuiltVentures Ltd
February 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Created cash flow forecasts in Excel; automated processes using Visual Basic; identified investment opportunities in property development using cash-flow models; built macros to streamline financial workflows.
Data Science Intern at Office for National Statistics (ONS)
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Analyzed LCREE dataset using R and Python; prepared findings and presented them to a board of listeners.
Crew Member at Five Guys
October 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Customer service role focusing on teamwork and operational efficiency.
Sales Associate at Foot Locker
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Customer service and sales in a Manchester store.

Education

MSc Data Science & Business Management at University of Manchester
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
B.A Economics & Data Analytics at University of Manchester
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
A-Levels at Loreto College, Manchester
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
GCSEs at Stretford Grammar School, Manchester
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

CISI Introduction to Securities & Investments (Level 2)
January 1, 2019 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

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