Dana Ahmed Alzahid

Highly skilled professional with expertise in data interpretation, statistical analysis software, and research design. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal skills, analytical thinking, and resilience under pressure. Proficient in Python programming, SQL, and database management with a strong background in systems analysis and big data handling. Adept at strategic planning, technical communication, and customer relationship building. Committed to leveraging skills in data analytics and agile methodology to drive organisational success.

Experienced researcher focused on advancing scientific knowledge through meticulous data collection and analysis. Deliver comprehensive research support by leveraging strong analytical skills and keen eye for detail. Excel at maintaining accurate records, conducting thorough literature reviews, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Introduction to Data Science
  Cisco Networking Academy · Issued Feb 2025
• Python Bootcamp
  SPE - KSA
• Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
  Google Digital Academy (Skillshop) · Issued Jan 2025
• Cybersecurity Attack Framework Talk
  Management Information Systems Club · Issued Nov 2024
  Credential ID: 24.8555285741812298
• Fundamentals Robotics Programming
  Robot Academy for Girls · Issued Jan 2022
• Cisco Packet Tracer Exam
  Cisco Networking Academy
• Computer Science
  Oxford Summer Courses
• Consulting Championship 2024
  KPMG Saudi Arabia
• Financial Statements Using Microsoft Excel
  Coursera
• International Conference on Research in Psychology
  ICRPCONF
  Presented research paper titled: Individual Differences Linked to Appraisal of Challenges (later published in a Humanities Journal)
• Meet the Experts Talk
  SPE - KSA
• Data Analytics Essentials

Cisco Networking Academy · Issued Feb 2025

• Just Analytics

SDAIA-KFUPM Joint Research Center for AI

• Certificate of Appreciation

PMU Accounting Club

• Reading Technology Research Journals

Intelligent Course Registration System (ICRS)
Systems Analysis & Design Course Project, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)
Jan 2025 – May 2025

• Designed and specified an AI-driven course registration platform to optimize the student and advisor experience.
• Applied systems analysis, use case modeling, domain modeling, and Gantt chart planning.
• Developed key features, including personalized course suggestions, real-time schedule conflict detection, live course seat updates, advisor dashboards with role-based access, and multilingual mobile support.
• Automated add/drop workflows with integrated advisor approvals.
• Contributed to full system specification: use cases, domain models, requirements documentation, and functional architecture.
• Scaled to support 5,000+ concurrent users, reducing errors, advisor workload, and student frustration.

Telecommunications Network Simulation Project
Individual Contribution to Group Project, PMU
Jan 2025 – May 2025

• Independently designed and simulated a sustainable, secure telecommunications network using Cisco Packet Tracer and GNS3.
• Explored and applied concepts including signal characteristics, transmission bandwidth, media selection, attenuation, noise, and delay.
• Configured network devices, documented specifications, and resolved technical issues throughout the simulation.
• Delivered a detailed technical report on device configurations, troubleshooting steps, and sustainability considerations.
• Skills developed: network simulation and configuration, technical documentation, problem-solving, team collaboration, and physical vs. logical network design.

Apollo Hospital Management System
Database for Information Systems (MISY 3311) Course Project, PMU
Sep 2024 – Nov 2024

• Designed and implemented a relational database to support hospital operations including patient admissions, doctor assignments, and ward management.
• Created the “Wards,” “Doctors,” and “Nurses” tables using SQL DDL, and developed advanced SQL DML queries to:
  Retrieve all wards with their total beds
  Count nurses per ward
  Calculate average nurse salaries per ward
• Applied ER diagram design, normalization, primary/foreign key constraints, and data aggregation techniques.
• Enhanced skills in developing scalable, structured databases and collaborating on healthcare data models.