BENIE AMANI
ATLANTA,MI
Summary
Results-driven Data Scientist with 4 years of experience applying AI, machine learning, and analytics to optimize operations and support data-driven business strategies. Adept at designing scalable AI solutions and delivering actionable insights to cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Actively seeking to transition into a consulting role to apply data science expertise in a client-facing capacity. Fluent in French and English, with a strong foundation in stakeholder communication, strategic analysis, and business impact delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Scientist
NCR Corporation - NCR Atleos
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and deployed AI-driven solutions to extract key contract attributes, including critical pricing information, improving access to over 100k contracts and streamlining contract review processes.
- Conducted data-driven analyses to optimize supply chain and enhance operational efficiency, contributing to ~$5M in P&L savings by reducing service part waste, improving vendor accountability, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintained and enhanced Deal Scoring models used to evaluate sales performance and optimize compensation, contributing to millions in added revenue by incentivizing high-value deals and improving sales strategy alignment.
- Utilized SQL, Tableau, and Python to extract insights from complex datasets, supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Presented data-driven recommendations to senior leadership, influencing business strategy alignment.
- Continuously monitored and refined AI and ML models to improve accuracy and maintain business impact.
Quantitative Research Data Scientist
NCR Corporation
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Led sentiment analysis and topic modeling on customer review data to extract insights into product performance and user satisfaction.
- Used FullStory and web scraping tools to map user journey analytics on web and mobile platforms, recommending UX enhancements that improved engagement and reduced churn.
- Created interactive dashboards (Tableau, Google Analytics) to communicate KPIs and user trends to internal and client-facing teams.
- Standardized and analyzed large behavioral datasets, enabling improvements to digital user experiences and product strategies.
Data Science Intern
NCR Corporation
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Supported business reporting through advanced data analysis in Python.
- Collected and analyzed customer feedback data through web scraping to gain insights into user behavior and enhance overall experience, driving improvements in customer satisfaction.
- Tracked and evaluated user navigation metrics on client websites, identifying patterns and opportunities for optimization using FullStory to analyze interactions and uncover areas for product improvement.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Georgia State University
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Taught a section of a Business Analysis course to 30 students, guiding students in forecasting, profit modeling, and decision analysis using Microsoft Excel to develop data-driven decision-making skills.
Business Management Intern
TQIntelligence, Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Conducted market research and competitor analysis to assess industry trends and identify key strengths and weaknesses.
- Assisted in preparing grant and intellectual property applications to support business growth and innovation initiatives.
Tutor / Academic Coach
GSU TRIO - Student Support Services
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Mentored college students in business-related subjects, providing academic support and guidance.
- Assisted students in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to enhance their academic achievement.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science And Analytics
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2020
BBA - Managerial Sciences
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2019
Skills
- Programming & Data Analysis: Python, SQL, Statistical Analysis, MS Excel
- Machine Learning & AI: Azure ML, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, AI Pipeline Implementation, Function Calling, Prompt Engineering
- Data Visualization & Reporting: Tableau, Power BI, Google Analytics, FullStory
- Soft Skills: Communication Skills, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Multilingual, Stakeholder Management
- Languages: English (fluent), French (native)
Timeline
Data Scientist
NCR Corporation - NCR Atleos
09.2022 - Current
Quantitative Research Data Scientist
NCR Corporation
02.2021 - 09.2022
Data Science Intern
NCR Corporation
06.2020 - 12.2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Georgia State University
08.2019 - 12.2020
Business Management Intern
TQIntelligence, Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2019
Tutor / Academic Coach
GSU TRIO - Student Support Services
01.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Data Science And Analytics
Georgia State University
BBA - Managerial Sciences
Georgia State University
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