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Muhammed Aljifri

Summary

Data science and analytics professional with expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data-driven decision support. Experienced in developing and applying advanced analytical methods for monitoring, prediction, and optimization across academic and industry domains. Skilled in working with complex, high-dimensional data and implementing robust solutions using statistical computing tools. Proven ability to lead and collaborate on multidisciplinary projects by applying technical expertise to deliver practical, high-impact solutions in complex data environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Professor

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, KSA
06.2024 - Current

Teaching Assistance

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond , USA
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • - Led weekly recitation sessions to reinforce lecture material and support student understanding.
  • Collaborated with course instructors to align recitation activities with lecture goals.
  • Held regular office hours to assist students with course content and problem-solving techniques.

Lab Instructor

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond , USA
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Led weekly lab sessions for graduate statistics course, guiding students in applying statistical concepts through R programming.
  • Assisted students with coding, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
  • Evaluated and graded lab assignments, providing feedback to support learning and improvement.

Teaching Assistant

King Abdulaziz University
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Taught Stat & Math courses.
  • Led the student affairs committee at the department during the whole academic year.

Data Analyst

Saudi telecommunication company
04.2011 - 06.2011
  • Produced an analysis of the customer behavior data.
  • STC is considered one of the few data-driven companies in Saudi.

Customer Service Coordinator

Saudi electric company
04.2010 - 06.2010
  • Interfaced with customer and solved their issues regarding their bills.
  • Provided superior service to customers in a personable and efficient manner.

Education

Ph.D. - System Modeling and Analysis

Virginia Commonwealth University
USA
05-2024

Big data Program. - Data Science

University of Central Florida
USA
01.2020

Master of Science - Applied Statistics

Western Michigan University
USA
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

King Abdulaziz University
KSA
01.2011

Skills

  • Predictive Modeling
  • Machine Learning
  • R & Python Programming
  • Research
  • Team Collaboration
  • Consulting
  • Teaching

Activities

  • developing Statistical Processing Control methods to monitor data processes.
  • Constructed a monitoring program to monitor surgical performances and patients' readmission rates who underwent PTBD procedures at VCU hospital.
  • Involved in a project to build a predictive model to predict whether a CFE lender will approve or deny a loan based on historical data.
  • Built machine learning models to predict the injury severity of car crashes in association with the Civil Engineering department at UCF.

Affiliations

  • Machine Learning-based Risk Adjusted CUSUM Control Chart for Monitoring Readmission Rate Following PTBD Catheter Placement.
  • Multi-Layer Model for UV-Vis]{Beyond Beer-Lambert Linear Regression: Multi-Layer Modeling for Wide-Range Concentration Quantification based on UV-Vis Spectroscopy.
  • Multiple Changepoint Detection for Ordinal Time Series

Timeline

Assistant Professor

King Abdulaziz University
06.2024 - Current

Teaching Assistance

Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2023 - 08.2024

Lab Instructor

Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2023 - 04.2023

Teaching Assistant

King Abdulaziz University
01.2013 - 01.2015

Data Analyst

Saudi telecommunication company
04.2011 - 06.2011

Customer Service Coordinator

Saudi electric company
04.2010 - 06.2010

Ph.D. - System Modeling and Analysis

Virginia Commonwealth University

Big data Program. - Data Science

University of Central Florida

Master of Science - Applied Statistics

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

King Abdulaziz University
Muhammed Aljifri