Karina Samsonova

Operations Associate

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates13 yrs 3 mos experience
AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 11 years of experience in data science and analytics.
  • Expert in building predictive models and NLP applications.
  • Content creator with a strong online presence.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and Analytics expert in AI-driven solutions for diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data AnalysisPredictive ModelingMachine LearningChatbot DevelopmentData ScienceFinancial AnalysisBudgetingAuditing

Other Skills

SQLData GovernanceMicrosoft Power BIAmazon Web Services (AWS)NLPGoogle AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceStatistical ModelingStatistical AnalysisCash Flow ManagementFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsDialogflowDomoTableau

About

Passionate about working with startups as I love building stuff and work with the latest technologies.Last 11 years I worked as a full stack data analyst and data scientist with various clients in a variety of industries (digital banks, superannuation, debt collectors, fitness subscription businesses, police, property developers, fashion, health tech) and was responsible for everything from data extraction and manipulation up to building sophisticated predictive models, NLP models, recommendation engines. I was creating chat bots before it became a mainstream. Head of FP&A of the fashion retail at 24 yrd old, I pivoted my career 2 years later when I landed in Australia. The day I discovered data science and coding I knew my life will never be the same.I am also a Data Education Content Creator known as KarinaDataScientist (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Linkedin)

Experience

E& uae

Manager Analytics & Insights

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

  • Part of the Consumer Insights & Analytics division, supporting the GoChat product team, VoIP portfolio with data-driven insights to measure performance, profitability and customer retention. Responsible for post-launch evaluations, behavioural analytics and executive reporting to guide product and marketing strategy.
  • Developed user identification model using behavioral pattern analysis to detect same-customer activity across SIM cards, creating reusable SQL infrastructure now supporting organization - wide customer analytics and segmentation.
  • Validated GoChat spammers detection model effectiveness through recurring analysis, directly informing automated blocking system improvements.
  • Delivered bimonthly GoChat 360 performance tracking, providing actionable insights on product adoption, user engagement
  • Conducted nationality penetration analysis across e& customer base, identifying underserved expatriate segments and uncovering multi-market revenue opportunities across key demographic groups.
  • Applied advanced analytical techniques including propensity score matching for VoIP experimental design, conducting pre-post and variance analyses to evaluate product performance changes and support strategic decision-making.
Data AnalysisSQLPredictive ModelingData GovernanceMicrosoft Power BIAmazon Web Services (AWS)

Togetherai

Data Scientist and Conversational AI Lead

Jul 2021Mar 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • togetherAI (AlwaysHere) uses artificial intelligence to empower families to have the right conversations at the right time.
  • Being a part of a lean data team in a startup means you are responsible for the huge variety of tasks: from ad-hoc data mining analysis to help the teams answer performance questions up to sophisticated NLP modelling.
  • My major responsibility is to create Chatbot that recognises emotions and intents of users and then direct users to appropriate chat flows (AWS, Google). I work closely with the content team to develop new topics based on sentiment analysis and data we receive from our users, as well as wellbeing team to find options to respond customers in the best personalised way.
  • My other responsibilities involve, but not limited to:
  • Work on data science projects like content recommender system, personalisation, churn;
  • Marketing performance analysis and reporting (Google Analytics, Facebook and TikTok ads manager, Mixpanel, Appsflyer);
  • Analytics of product features;
  • Development of Reporting and Visualisation(AWS Athena, MongoDB, PowerBI);
  • Data audit: manage, clean, and validate large data sets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and uniformity;
  • Ad-hoc analytics to understand patterns, results and reasons for changes;
  • Strategy and Decision-Making Support: work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to understand data needs and support them in making data-driven decisions.
  • Data Governance. Since we are working in mental health space, data privacy, security and regulatory compliance is vitally important for us. Data team is collaborating with Legal department to ensure we are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements across different countries where our app is available
Machine LearningChatbot DevelopmentData AnalysisNLPGoogle Analytics

Dataminds

Data Scientist & Co-Founder at DataMinds

Apr 2017Jul 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Greater Sydney Area

  • Consulting to provide data-driven business solutions using data science and analytics. Projects vary from small to large scale. We develop end to end analysis and solutions to take the pain away from business decision-making so businesses can make the best decisions to achieve their marketing, financial and operational goals.
  • A focus on clear communication from start to finish ensures a successful outcome and better experience for everyone involved.
  • I have experience across data analysis, data mining, business intelligence, mathematical and statistical modelling, predictive analytics and machine learning with particular expertise in digital marketing data projects such as attribution modelling, clustering, segmentation and behavioural analysis, propensity modelling, CLTV, RFV modelling, retention/attrition/churn analysis and campaign optimisation across a variety of industries.
  • We work across different industries, some of our customers are: government agencies (Police NSW, Health NSW), VoltBank, 12WBT, Equalution, Australia Catholic Superannuation & Retirement Fund, PioneerCredit, ModiBodi, Precision Group, UnitedPetroleum and many more.
  • We are small team therefore my responsibilities include everything from pitching clients and CFO job (invoicing, reporting, budgeting, tax, payroll, dealing with banks), HR, marketing, sales up to execution of the projects themselves.
  • Depending upon a business's objectives and environment, I utilise skills and expertise in Excel, VBA, Power BI, Tableau, DOMO, SQL, T-SQL, R, SPSS, Python, SQL Server, SSRS, BigQuery, MongoDB, Snowflake, Azure, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, DMPs, Google Adwords, Facebook Ads Manager (incl. Instagram ads), TikTok Ads.
Data SciencePredictive ModelingBusiness IntelligenceData AnalysisStatistical Modeling

Its management

Lead Data Scientist

Oct 2014Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Sydney

  • Skilled in data cleansing, mining and analysis (SQL, SSRS, Advanced Excel, Advanced VBA, R, Python), business intelligence, statistical analysis, predictive modelling, online marketing analytics, and data visualisation.
  • Utilize Kanban project and task flow management.
  • Specialised in digital marketing analysis, including email marketing, SEM, Facebook marketing, contextual marketing, retention and attrition modelling, as well as segmentation and regression analysis.
  • Work closely with marketing specialists and senior management to guide strategy through advanced data analysis of large data sets, integrating and combining data from multiple sources (e.g. Google Analytics + Google Adwords, internal data via SSRS or directly from the SQL database) to provide actionable insights to optimise marketing ROI.
  • Present monthly analysis of KPIs to C-level senior management and stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the database administrators to translate business requirements into specifications to develop MS SQL Reports.
  • Utilise advanced Excel skills and advanced VBA coding for the development of macros to automate processes across multiple departments to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Manage dashboards and reports to translate large volumes of quantitative data into clear and profitable insights.
Data AnalysisPredictive ModelingBusiness IntelligenceStatistical Analysis

Marks and spencer; gap

Head of FP&A

Mar 2013Aug 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · Ukraine

  • Job duties/responsibilities:
  • Analyse, evaluate, manage cash-flow reports on a daily basis. Prepare and present to the management payments plan.
  • Prepare insights on trend analysis, Company's performance evaluation, KPIs to senior management and stakeholders (including P&Ls per store , Brand and Company, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet)
  • Prepare annual budget for the whole Company (14 stores and Head Office), including monthly sales targets, loan positions, stock level
  • Prepare 5-year Business Plan for Marks&Spencer
  • Preparate annual financial packages in accordance with IFRS and Turkish GAAP
  • Liaise with external audit on behalf of the Company
  • Stock turnover and stores' payoff analysis
  • Reconciliation with main suppliers. Control over credit notes issued
  • Control and manage royalty payments
Financial AnalysisBudgetingCash Flow ManagementFinancial Reporting

Kpmg

Auditor

Oct 2010Mar 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Ukraine

  • Job duties/responsibilities:
  • Industry and competitors financial analysis;
  • Analysis of actual financial results versus budgeted/forecasted;
  • PL & BS financial data analysis and evaluation;
  • Internal controls testing;
  • Observation of clients’ stock take methods, stock count attendance;
  • Performance of analytic reviews and expectation tests;
  • Experience in assisting in preparation and auditing of IFRS financial statements (IFRS, Ukrainian accounting standards, US GAAP).
  • Participated in audits of companies from the following industries: FMCG, outdoor advertising, bread production, cable TV and Internet provider, construction, auto retail industry;
  • Reporting risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies;
  • Stock counts organization and participation;
  • Recommendations provision for improving the organization's operations;
  • Achievement:
  • Managed to establish harmonious and mutually beneficial business relationship with company key clients, promotion within a year to the new position and salary, high clients’ satisfaction.
  • Being an assistant of the third year was assigned as an in-charge of a team of four assistants of car retail company.
Financial AnalysisInternal ControlsAuditingFinancial Reporting

Education

CPA Australia Program

Qualified

Jan 2014Jan 2016

Vinnitsia National Technical University

Master degree — Economics

Jan 2005Jan 2011

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