Talha Khan

Director of Engineering

Dubai, United Arab Emirates10 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

Led data function across MENA region.
Spearheaded analytics transformations for enterprise clients.
Developed advanced data models for self-service analytics.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data StrategyAnalyticsData GovernanceData EngineeringData AnalysisBusiness Intelligence

Other Skills

AI SolutionsROIData ProductsAnalytics TransformationsPredictive InsightsReporting FrameworksETL PipelinesPythonPower BIStatistical TestingDashboardsSQLData PreparationExploratory Data AnalysisDatabase Analysis

About

I bring data, AI, strategy, and decision making to a point of concurrency. My goal is to expand a globally consistent brand experience and efficiencies across all customer touchpoints, using data to drive insights and actions. I can help you transition your career into data, consult your business on data strategy or help you upskill yourself to stay ahead of the curve.

Experience

10 yrs

Total Experience

3 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Omnicom precision marketing group

2 roles

Director Data & AI

Promoted

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

RAPP, on Omnicom agency and a part of OPMG.
Leading the data function across MENA region - expanding the data practice, delivering analytics and AI solutions, data strategy and governance, and PnL.

Data StrategyAnalyticsAI SolutionsData Governance

Manager Data Analytics & AI

Feb 2022 – Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Lead the data team and projects - from ideation to execution and continuous improvement.
Data governance and strategy frameworks
Data initiatives tied to ROI
Future proofing the data products

Data GovernanceData StrategyROIData Products

Deloitte

Analytics Manager

May 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

Spearheaded end-to-end analytics transformations for enterprise clients, delivering measurable ROI improvements by embedding data into sales, marketing, and operational decision-making.
Led cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable data platforms, integrating diverse sources into unified architectures that enabled real-time reporting and predictive insights.
Advised C-suite stakeholders on data strategy, governance, and advanced analytics adoption, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and regulatory standards.
Developed and standardised reporting frameworks and executive dashboards, reducing turnaround time on critical insights by 50% while enhancing data quality and user experience.
Drove automation initiatives across CRM, finance, and customer analytics functions, eliminating manual effort and unlocking efficiency gains at scale.
Established best practices for data governance, democratisation, and stakeholder engagement, fostering a culture of transparency and evidence-based decision-making.

Analytics TransformationsData StrategyPredictive InsightsReporting FrameworksAnalytics

Ibm

2 roles

Senior Data Analyst

Jun 2019 – May 2020 · 11 mos · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Designed and maintained optimised ETL pipelines using Python and IBM DataStage, reducing data refresh times by 60% and ensuring high data quality.
Developed advanced DAX measures and Power BI data models, supporting self-service analytics for 200+ business users.
Implemented version-controlled Python workflows for statistical testing and regression analysis, improving model reproducibility and reliability.
Integrated APIs (CRM, social media, and ERP) into centralised data repositories, expanding available analytics datasets by 40%.
Mentored and guided 3 junior analysts, building capability in SQL, Python, and BI tools, while raising overall team delivery quality.
Presented analytical insights to C-level executives, directly influencing client adoption of AI/ML pilots and unlocking $1M+ in new consulting revenue streams.

ETL PipelinesPythonPower BIStatistical TestingData EngineeringData Analysis

Data Analyst

May 2016 – Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Built 20+ interactive dashboards in IBM Cognos and Power BI, enabling real-time monitoring of sales, finance, and marketing KPIs.
Wrote advanced SQL queries to clean, transform, and join datasets of 5M+ rows, reducing manual data preparation time by 35%.
Automated recurring weekly and monthly reports using Python scripts, cutting reporting turnaround from 2 days to 2 hours.
Conducted detailed exploratory data analysis (EDA) on customer datasets, uncovering trends that improved churn prediction accuracy by 15%.

DashboardsSQLData PreparationExploratory Data AnalysisData AnalysisBusiness Intelligence

Aiesec

Junior Data Analyst - Talent Management (part time)

Aug 2014 – May 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos · Pakistan

AIESEC is the world's largest youth-driven organization with a membership base of more than 100,000 young individuals present across 124 countries. Local, national and international offices are managed by students and recent graduates. It is an international platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential via facilitating international exchange so as to have a positive impact on society.
What did I do here? I helped people get exposure and develop themselves, using data.