INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT · DATA ANALYTICS

Ibrahima Fikry Diallo
Optimizing decisions
with Analytics.

The problem isn't the data, it's the question behind it. I help organizations turn complex data into clear insights leaders can act on, confidently.

Currently available for new engagements
RIGOR in Data
INSIGHTS for Decisions
CLARITY for Clients
WHAT I OFFER DATA ANALYTICS & MODELING STRATEGY DECISION SUPPORT TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING
// MY PHILOSOPHY

Code is easy.
The real challenge is finding the right question to answer.

01

Better questions

Better analysis. Better decisions. I start by understanding what you actually need, not just what data you have.

02

From complexity to clarity

I turn complexity into clarity. From messy spreadsheets to boardroom-ready insights.

03

Impact over output

My goal isn't just to deliver code or reports, but to drive real decisions and outcomes for your organization.

// ABOUT

From raw data
to real decisions.

I'm an Independent consultant specializing in Data Analytics and Decision Support. I help companies strategically leverage their data.

As an Operations Research and Decision Support Engineer and McKinsey.org Forward certified, I translate analytical complexity into actionable insights. My approach combines scientific rigor, business acumen, and the ability to communicate effectively to maximize the impact of your data investments.

M.Eng.
Operations Research &
Decision Support
INSEA, Rabat
Languages
French (Native) · English (C2)
EF SET Certified
// TIMELINE

Experience &
Education

Jul 2022 — Present
Independent Consultant
Data Analytics · Casablanca
Dec 2022 — May 2023
McKinsey.org Forward Program
McKinsey & Company
Feb 2022 — Jul 2022
Data Analyst
Thinkone Research & Consulting
2017 — 2021
M.Eng. Operations Research & Decision Support
National Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics (INSEA) · Morocco
2015 — 2017
Telecommunication Networks and Systems
National School of Applied Sciences (ENSA) · Morocco
2013 — 2015
Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles
Mathematics-Physics · Morocco
2013
Baccalaureate — Mathematics, 1st class Honours
Ranked 2nd nationally · Guinea
// WHAT I OFFER

Three ways I add
measurable value.

Pick your problem, I'll bring the framework.

01

Data Analytics & Modeling

From messy data to production-ready systems that drive decisions.

→ Statistical modeling & ML (XGBoost, LSTM, clustering) → Time series forecasting & demand planning → Interactive dashboards (Python Dash, R Shiny, Tableau) → Reproducible analytics pipelines → Mathematical modeling & optimization (AMPL / LP / MIP)
Discuss your challenge →
02

Strategy & Decision Support

Structured thinking for high-stakes decisions, applying consulting frameworks to help leadership act with confidence.

→ Feasibility studies & investment scenario analysis → Market research & competitive benchmarking → Executive-ready strategy reports → Decision-making frameworks
Discuss your challenge →
03

Training & Capacity Building

Lasting analytical capability: practical, applied, tailored to your team.

→ Python & R for business analytics → Data visualization & storytelling → Applied ML for non-specialists → Data-driven decision frameworks → Half-day to multi-day workshop design
Discuss your training needs →
// SELECTED WORK

Selected projects
& results

Click any project to read the full case study including tools used, key outcomes, and links to GitHub or live application.

Data Analytics · Python · Dashboard · Quarto

Renewable Energy Investment Analyzer

Quantitative market prioritization framework for emerging-market renewable energy investment. 20 markets scored across 4 dimensions, 4 investor scenarios tested.

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EDA · HR Analytics · R · Quarto

Analyzing Performance Gaps Between Departments

Thematic EDA across 100,000 employee records uncovering drivers of turnover, performance, and compensation equity.

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Time Series · Machine Learning · R · Shiny · Python

Predictive Demand Analytics — OCP Group

Time series analysis leveraging R and ARCH/GARCH models to capture market volatility patterns. 97–99% accuracy forecasting model using XGBoost and LSTM across 14 market variables.

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Feasibility · Benchmarking · Africa

Intercity Transport Feasibility, Guinea & DRC

Cross-border feasibility and scenario analysis for large-scale infrastructure investment with SOGEPA SARL (Guinea, DRC) and JTP Transport (Brazil).

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Python · NLP · Behavioral Analytics

Consumer Sentiment & Facial Coding Analysis

Consumer sentiment analysis and facial coding.

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Classification · Logistic Regression · R

Predicting Car Insurance Claims

Binary classification pipeline to predict car insurance claims, from data cleaning to logistic regression modeling.

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// CREDENTIALS

23+ certificates across
analytics, strategy & tech.

Click any card to see what was covered and verify the certificate.

McKinsey & Company

McKinsey Forward Program

Problem Solving · Design Thinking · Agile · Communication for Impact · Adaptability & Resilience

Dec 2022 — May 2023 · 5 months
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DataCamp · Career Track

Data Analyst in R

tidyverse · dplyr · ggplot2 · Statistics · Hypothesis Testing · Sampling

2024 · 36-hour track
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DataCamp

Intermediate SQL

Filtering · Aggregate Functions · Subqueries · GROUP BY · Data Analysis

2024
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DataCamp

Intermediate Python

Matplotlib · Pandas · DataFrames · Loops · Control Flow · Hacker Statistics

2022
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DataCamp · Skill Track

Statistics Fundamentals in R

Probability · Distributions · Sampling · Confidence Intervals · Hypothesis Testing

2024
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BCG · Forage

Digital Transformation

Digital Strategy · Market Research · Customer Engagement · Agile · Trello

2024
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DataCamp

Data Analysis in Excel

PivotTables · Customer Segmentation · What-If Analysis · Forecasting · Moving Averages

2024
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DataCamp

Financial Modeling in Excel

Income Statements · Cash Flow · Scenario Analysis · NPV · IRR · Capital Budgeting

2024
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DataCamp

Intermediate Regression in R

Multiple Linear Regression · Logistic Regression · Interaction Effects · Churn Modeling

2024
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DataCamp

Hypothesis Testing in R

T-Tests · Proportion Tests · Chi-Square Tests · Non-Parametric Tests

2024
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DataCamp

Sampling in R

Simple Random Sampling · Stratified Sampling · Cluster Sampling · Bootstrap Distributions

2024
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DataCamp

Cleaning Data in R

Type Conversion · Duplicate Removal · Missing Data · Record Linkage

2024
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DataCamp

Exploratory Data Analysis in R

Data Visualization · Statistical Summaries · Distribution Analysis · Outlier Detection

2024
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DataCamp

Intermediate Data Visualization with ggplot2

Facets · Statistical Visualization · Custom Plot Functions · Best Practices

2023
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DataCamp

Data Visualization in Excel

Charts · PivotCharts · PivotTables · Dashboards · Best Practices

2024
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DataCamp

Data Preparation in Excel

Data Cleaning · Filtering · Logical Functions · VLOOKUP · PivotTables

2024
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DataCamp · Skill Track

Excel Fundamentals

Data Preparation · Lookup Functions · Data Analysis · Charts · Dashboards

2024
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BCG · Forage

Strategy Consulting

Strategic Pricing · Market Research · Competitor Analysis · Survey Design

2022
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PwC · Forage

Management Consulting

Transaction Diligence · Financial Modeling · Synergy Analysis · M&A

2024
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Coursera · IBM

Introduction to Data Analytics

Data Wrangling · Data Mining · Data Visualization · Data Structures

2021
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Coursera · BCG

Digital Transformation

Innovation Economics · Technology Strategy · BCG Framework · Organizational Change

2021
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DataCamp

Understanding Cloud Computing

Service Models · AWS · Microsoft Azure · Google Cloud · Data Protection · Scalability

2025
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DataCamp

Foundations of Git

Version Control · Branching · Repository Management · Conflict Resolution

2024
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// OFFERS & MENTORING

Good analysis deserves to be seen
— by recruiters, by leadership, by clients.

I help analysts, consultants, and organizations turn their work into something people actually see. Clean design, reproducible reports, live portfolios. Built with Quarto, deployed for free.

PORTFOLIO BUILD

Quarto Portfolio

A Quarto portfolio website built and deployed: clean visual structure, GitHub integration, and full ownership of the code.

→ Custom Quarto site → GitHub integration → Free deployment → Full code ownership
QUARTO WORKSHOP

Team Workshop

Your team learns to communicate analysis clearly and efficiently. Hands-on exercises with your own data, workshop materials included.

→ Custom curriculum → Your data, your context → Workshop materials → Post-workshop support
// START THE CONVERSATION

Let's talk about
your challenge.

I take on a select number of engagements each quarter to ensure every client receives my full attention. Whether you have a scoped brief or are still in exploratory mode, reach out.

Accepting new engagements