Basil Latif's Data Science Portfolio

Data Science, AI, Analytics, and Technical Leadership

I am a data scientist, analytics leader, and educator focused on turning complex data into practical business value. My work spans machine learning, analytics engineering, experimentation, reporting, and AI-powered applications across clean transportation, real estate, e-commerce, and education.

Career Highlights

Started my professional journey in technology as a Software Engineer at Ranker.com in 2019
Earned a scholarship in 2020 to pursue the MS in Business Analytics program at UC Irvine
Recognized by Upwork in 2021 as a Top Rated Plus freelancer for high-quality client delivery
Promoted to Lead Data Scientist at CALSTART in 2022, where I supported high-impact analytics initiatives
Began teaching graduate-level database systems at Loyola Marymount University in 2023

Other Career Activities

Since 2021, I have helped lead business development for Iconycs, a housing analytics startup focused on reducing bias and improving decision-making in real estate
In 2024, I led a capstone collaboration with George Washington University's MSBA program using real-world Iconycs data
I have built specialized expertise working with Keepa API data, including large-scale e-commerce pricing and marketplace analytics

Core Data Science Competencies

Data Cleaning, Transformation, and Wrangling
Machine Learning and Predictive Modeling
SQL and Relational Database Design
Statistical Analysis and Experimental Thinking
Business Intelligence and Analytics Strategy
Data Engineering and Pipeline Development

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Data Science

Areas I regularly work in include:

Predictive Modeling
Natural Language Processing
Time Series Forecasting
Deep Learning and Applied AI

Tools & Technologies

My technical stack includes:

Python, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and related ML tooling
SQL, database development, and data modeling
JavaScript and Java for software and application work
AWS and GCP for cloud-based analytics and deployment

Industries

I have applied analytics across:

Clean Transportation
Real Estate and Housing Analytics
E-commerce and Marketplace Data
Higher Education and EdTech

Explore my projects, teaching, consulting, and AI work to see how I approach technical problems and deliver measurable results.

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