Data Analyst · Dallas, TX · Available

Engineering precision,
applied to data.

I'm Mahmoud — an aerospace engineer turned data analyst. I help teams turn messy, complex data into clear decisions, using the same systems mindset that keeps aircraft flying.

SQL·Python·Tableau·Power BI
System / Live
v.2026.05
Aerospace yrs
01
5+
Aircraft systems
Datasets
02
120
Cleaned & modeled
Dashboards
03
30
Shipped to stakeholders
Response
04
<24h
Avg. reply time
Data quality96%
Model confidence88%
Stakeholder clarity92%
uptime · 99.97%Operational
01About

From Aviation to Data

The short version of a long pivot — from aircraft systems to spreadsheets, dashboards, and the occasional 2 a.m. SQL query.

Portrait of Mahmoud Ali, data analyst based in Dallas, TX
OperatorMA — 01
Name
Mahmoud Ali
Based
Dallas, TX
Currently
Data Analyst
Previously
Aerospace Eng.

I'm Ali, an aerospace engineer with a strong foundation in aircraft maintenance, now applying that same precision and problem-solving mindset to the world of data analytics.

My career began in aviation, where attention to detail isn't optional — it's critical. Working hands-on with complex aircraft systems taught me how to diagnose problems, interpret technical data, and make decisions where accuracy matters. Today, I bring that same discipline into data analysis, turning raw information into clear, actionable insights. Because while words can explain, numbers tell the truth.

What draws me to data is its versatility. Unlike aircraft, data isn't confined to one domain — it exists everywhere. From finance to operations to business strategy, I enjoy exploring how data can uncover patterns, optimize performance, and support smarter decision-making across industries. That flexibility is what makes this field so exciting to me.

Beyond analytics, I have a strong interest in financial markets, where data, risk, and human behavior intersect in real time. When I'm not analyzing trends, you'll likely find me traveling, fishing, or capturing moments through photography — activities that keep me curious, grounded, and always learning.

I'm always open to opportunities across industries and enjoy connecting with others who are passionate about data, problem-solving, and building meaningful solutions. If that sounds like you, let's connect.

03Selected Work

Projects with measurable impact

Each project is structured the way I think: problem, analysis, outcome — with the metric that mattered.

P.01Aviation

Flight Delay Root-Cause Analysis

Variance explained
+38%
Problem
Carrier delays were treated as a single bucket — leadership couldn't see which links in the chain actually caused them.
Analysis
Cleaned a multi-year FAA dataset, built a delay-attribution model in SQL + Python, then visualized cascading effects in Tableau.
Outcome
Identified two underweighted drivers (turnaround windows + weather routing) responsible for ~38% of carrier-coded delays.
P.02Operations

Operational KPI Dashboard

Reporting time
−92%
Problem
A team was making weekly decisions from four disconnected spreadsheets, with no shared definition of 'on-track'.
Analysis
Designed a single source-of-truth model, defined 6 core KPIs with stakeholders, and shipped a live Power BI dashboard.
Outcome
Cut the weekly reporting cycle from 6 hours to under 30 minutes; alignment up across 3 teams.
P.03Growth

Customer Cohort & Retention Study

Retention lift
2.4×
Problem
Retention numbers were quoted as a single average that hid two very different customer behaviors.
Analysis
Built cohort tables, segmented by acquisition channel, and ran a survival analysis to see where drop-off concentrated.
Outcome
Surfaced a high-value segment with 2.4× retention; informed where to spend the next quarter's acquisition budget.
P.04Aerospace

Reliability & Failure-Mode Analytics

Pareto coverage
71%
Problem
Maintenance logs were qualitative — failures were known, but the patterns between them weren't.
Analysis
Coded free-text logs into structured failure modes, then ran Pareto + co-occurrence analysis across 18 months of data.
Outcome
Three failure modes accounted for 71% of unscheduled events; informed a focused preventative-maintenance plan.
04How I Work

A clear process, from question to insight

Every project follows the same disciplined path — so the work is repeatable, the logic is auditable, and the answer is trustworthy.

  1. STEP01

    Understand the Problem

    Define the objective, context, and key questions behind the data.

  2. STEP02

    Clean & Prepare

    Organize, clean, and validate the dataset to ensure accuracy.

  3. STEP03

    Analyze & Explore

    Identify patterns, trends, and insights through structured analysis.

  4. STEP04

    Communicate Insights

    Translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

04FAQ

Common questions, answered plainly.

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If your question isn't here, the fastest path is just to send a short note. I read everything.

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05Contact

Have a dataset worth a second look?

Roles, collaborations, or a sharp question — I'd like to hear it.

Currently accepting opportunities

Let's turn your data into a decision.

Email is the fastest. I usually reply within a day.