I’m a data-driven professional with a strong track record in data modelling, workflow automation, and reporting, backed by SQL, Python, and Power BI. I thrive on turning unstructured data into clean, scalable solutions and love building end-to-end analytics pipelines that empower cross-functional teams. Based in Dublin, I’ve led projects from startups to government-adjacent roles, focusing on governance, continuous improvement, and actionable insights. I enjoy collaborating with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes and deliver value through data-driven storytelling.

Seda Kaya

I’m a data-driven professional with a strong track record in data modelling, workflow automation, and reporting, backed by SQL, Python, and Power BI. I thrive on turning unstructured data into clean, scalable solutions and love building end-to-end analytics pipelines that empower cross-functional teams. Based in Dublin, I’ve led projects from startups to government-adjacent roles, focusing on governance, continuous improvement, and actionable insights. I enjoy collaborating with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes and deliver value through data-driven storytelling.

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I’m a data-driven professional with a strong track record in data modelling, workflow automation, and reporting, backed by SQL, Python, and Power BI. I thrive on turning unstructured data into clean, scalable solutions and love building end-to-end analytics pipelines that empower cross-functional teams.

Based in Dublin, I’ve led projects from startups to government-adjacent roles, focusing on governance, continuous improvement, and actionable insights. I enjoy collaborating with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes and deliver value through data-driven storytelling.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Product Owner / Co-Founder at Freelance / Self-employed
March 1, 2024 - January 20, 2025
Led end-to-end development of a barter application as Product Owner; created detailed business process flows; conducted market research and competitive analysis; designed 33 application screens using visuals & Figma; coordinated prototyping and iterations; defined core features and differentiation strategy.
Data Analyst at OrcaWise
June 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define key data metrics, increasing analysis accuracy by 20%. Automated data extraction processes from APIs and web scraping using Python (Selenium, Scrapy, NLP) across 1500+ lines of code. Pre-processed large datasets for analysis and ML models. Conducted statistical analysis on fintech data, uncovering insights that boosted client acquisition by 15%. Led an 8-person coordination team; improved workflow accuracy and ensured consistent tracking of employee and participant data. Designed an Excel-based data tracking tool, improving workflow efficiency by 20% and enabling more accurate reporting for program outcomes.
Administrative Officer at Ministry Of Labour
May 1, 2013 - December 1, 2016
Supported the Accounting Department with financial data entry, payment tracking, and document verification. Conducted interviews for entrepreneurship programs and evaluated applicants' readiness and training needs. Served as a course coordinator, managing schedules, trainers, attendance, and participant progress.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science at Dokuz Eylül University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Data Science Expertise Program at Istanbul Technical University
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022

Qualifications

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025

Industry Experience

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