Ali Kanji

I am a highly skilled data analyst, with extensive experience in training and project management. I have a broad range of qualifications, including a Microsoft PowerBI Data Analyst – PL300 Certificate, CiscoDevSec/DevOps, and ITIL4 certification. I also hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGCE), an MBA in Finance from Bradford University School of Management, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics. I hold CIMA Advance Diploma MA and was ranked seventh in the world in the management accountancy exam of CIMA which I am very proud of.

In my current role as a Data PowerBI Trainer at Learning Curve Group, where I delivered programming courses such as PowerBI, SQL, HTML/CSS & Python, Networking, infrastructure, and Cloud with Labs. I planned and delivered training programs, ensuring all learner records and reporting were kept up to date and provided promptly to support management reporting and audit requirements. I liaised with the technical trainers/team to ensure all partners received regular technical training throughout their program and provided robust exit advice to learners as they set personal goals for career progression.

Previously, I was a Data Analyst for the Scottish Tech Army, I am working on a data science project advising the Scottish Education Ministry on identifying reasons for gender gaps in STEM subjects, with a focus on computing. I am responsible for data extraction, normalization, and reporting, and I liaise with relevant stakeholders to carry out a needs analysis and disseminate communication flow.

As a Project Manager at DevBox Technologies, I oversaw project reporting and recording procedures with clients, liaised with key stakeholders, including the developers and professional teams, and prepared monthly/quarterly quality cost and program reports. I regularly monitored, managed, and coordinated with key stakeholders involving all critical aspects of the project, including cost, value, risk, logistics, neighbour relations, safety, quality, M&E, design, and environment. I was responsible for preparing detailed project plans and providing financial reports on time, including forecasts, budgets, income, fees, etc.

I have also held several positions at Queen Marys College, including Governer, Programme Leader for Business, Lecturer of Economics, Leader, Digital Adoption Technologist, and Founding member of Technology Training and Policy. I was responsible for training staff in the front-end Microsoft 365 education suite as well as Google Workspaces, engaging in digital content development, and providing one-to-one support to staff engaged in development. I helped the college set up remote open days and open evenings, took ownership of implementing Microsoft and Google Suite/Workspaces throughout students' learning cycles since 2003, and advised staff on how to develop their courses and be part of course/module development teams.

My career summary shows that I have worked as a volunteer Data Analyst with the Scottish Tech Army, where I have been advising the Scottish Education Ministry on identifying reasons for gender gaps in STEM subjects. I am also working as a Data PowerBI Trainer at the Learning Curve Group, where I deliver courses on PowerBI, SQL, HTML/CSS, Python, networking, infrastructure, and cloud. Additionally, I was a Project Manager for DevBox Technologies, overseeing reporting procedures, liaising with stakeholders, preparing project plans, and providing financial reports. Prior to that, they held various roles at Queen Marys College, including Governor, Programme Leader for Business, Lecturer of Economics, and NCS Project Leader, where they were responsible for training staff, leading the digital innovator group, providing support for cloud-based technologies, and helping set up remote open days and evenings.

My education and training history includes a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics, an MBA in Finance, a Post Graduate Diploma in Education, a CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting, and completion of several courses such as Microsoft PowerBI Data Analyst, CiscoDevSec/DevOps, MTA Networking, ITIL4, and Effective Helpdesk. I am a qualified lecturer in higher education and have completed a Data Science Course at General Assembly in London.