Independent Consultant · Data Analytics & Strategy

Ibrahima Fikry
DIALLO

The problem isn’t the data, it’s the question behind it. I help organizations turn complex data into clear insights leaders can act on, confidently.

Currently available for new engagements
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Code is easy.
The real challenge is finding the right question to answer.
Better questions.
Better analysis. Better decisions.
You bring the data.
I turn complexity into clarity.
From messy spreadsheets
to boardroom-ready insights.
About

From raw data
to real decisions.

I'm an Independent consultant specializing in Data Analytics and Decision Support, I help companies strategically leverage their data

As an Operations Research and Decision Support Engineer and McKinsey.org Forward certified, I translate analytical complexity into actionable insights. My approach combines scientific rigor, business acumen, and the ability to communicate effectively to maximize the impact of your data investments.

M.Eng. Operations Research & Decision Support
INSEA, Rabat
Languages — French & English
French (Native) · English (C2 Proficient)
Timeline

Experience &
Education

Jul 2022 — PresentIndependent Consultant
Data Analytics & Strategy · Casablanca
Dec 2022 — May 2023McKinsey.org Forward Program
McKinsey & Company
Feb 2022 — Jul 2022Data Analyst
Thinkone Research & Consulting
2017 — March 2021M.Eng. Operations Research & Decision Support
INSEA · Rabat, Morocco
2015 - 2017 Telecommunication Networks and Systems
National School of Applied Sciences (ENSA) · Morocco
2013 - 2015 Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles
Mathematics‑Physics · Morocco
2013Baccalaureate — Mathematics, 1st class Honours
Ranked 2nd at the National level baccalaureate examination · Guinea
What I Offer

Three ways I add
measurable value.

Pick your problem, I'll bring the framework.

01

Data Analytics & Modeling

From exploratory analysis to production-ready predictive systems — engineered to drive decisions that actually get made.

  • Statistical modeling & ML (XGBoost, LSTM, clustering)
  • Time series forecasting & demand planning
  • Interactive dashboards (R Shiny, Tableau, Excel)
  • Sentiment analysis & behavioral intelligence
  • Reproducible analytics pipelines (Python & R)
Discuss your challenge →
02

Strategy & Decision Support

Structured thinking for high-stakes decisions — applying Consulting frameworks to help leadership act with confidence.

  • Feasibility studies & investment scenario analysis
  • Market entry & competitive benchmarking
  • Operational optimization (AMPL / LP / MIP)
  • Executive-ready strategy reports
  • Africa market intelligence (West & North Africa)
Discuss your challenge →
03

Training & Capacity Building

Building lasting analytical capability within your teams — practical, applied, and tailored to your organizational context.

  • Python & R for business analytics
  • Data visualization & storytelling
  • Applied ML for non-specialists
  • Data-driven decision frameworks
  • Half-day to multi-day workshop design
Discuss training needs →
How I Work

From brief to delivery —
a rigorous process.

Every engagement follows the same disciplined arc. Click any step to see what it involves.

01
Define the Question
Problem framing & scoping
02
Understand the Data
EDA & data quality
03
Build & Validate
Modeling & evaluation
04
Communicate Findings
Storytelling & delivery
05
Deliver & Transfer
Handover & deployment
06
Follow Through
Support & iteration
01 / 06

Define the Real Question

Most briefs describe a symptom, not a problem. Before opening any dataset, I work with you to define the precise question the analysis must answer — using MECE issue trees to structure the problem space and identify what we are actually trying to decide.

Problem Framing MECE Issue Trees Scoping
02 / 06

Understand the Data

Thorough exploratory analysis before any modeling. What variables exist, what is missing and why, what distributions reveal about the underlying process. Data quality is a first-class deliverable — not an obstacle to get past on the way to modeling.

EDA Data Quality R · Python
03 / 06

Build & Validate

Hypothesis-driven modeling — I form a hypothesis before fitting a model, identify the evidence that would confirm or refute it, and build only what the question requires. Every model is validated on held-out data with metrics matched to the actual business decision.

Modeling Validation XGBoost · LSTM · GLM
04 / 06

Communicate Findings

Analysis that cannot be understood cannot drive decisions. I apply the pyramid principle — lead with the answer, support with evidence. Every deliverable is tailored to its audience: executive summary for leadership, technical appendix for analysts, interactive dashboard for operators.

Pyramid Principle Storytelling Shiny · PowerPoint · Quarto
05 / 06

Deliver & Transfer

A model nobody uses is worth nothing. Every engagement ends with a clear handover — reproducible code, documented methodology, and where appropriate a deployed tool your team can use independently. I do not leave analysis that lives only in a slide deck.

Reproducibility Documentation GitHub · Quarto · Shiny
06 / 06

Follow Through

Decisions made on analysis I delivered sometimes surface new questions. I stay available after delivery for follow-up questions, model updates, and interpretation support — because the goal is not a finished report but a better decision.

Support Iteration Long-term Partnership
Selected Work

Selected Projects
& Results

Click any project to read the full case study — including tools used, key outcomes, and links to the GitHub repository or live application.

OCP Forecasting
Forecasting · OCP GroupPredictive Demand AnalyticsView case study
Time Series · Machine Learning
Predictive Demand Analytics — OCP Group
97–99% accuracy forecasting model using XGBoost and LSTM across 14 market variables.
Strategy · SOGEPA / JTPIntercity Transport FeasibilityView case study
Feasibility · Benchmarking · Africa
Intercity Transport Feasibility — Guinea & DRC
Cross-border feasibility and scenario analysis for large-scale infrastructure investment.
HR Performance Analysis
EDA · HR AnalyticsAnalyzing Performance Gaps Between DepartmentsView case study
Exploratory Data Analysis · HR Analytics
Analyzing Performance Gaps Between Departments
Thematic EDA across 100,000 employee records uncovering drivers of turnover, performance, and compensation equity.
Thinkone NLP
NLP · ThinkoneConsumer Sentiment AnalysisView case study
Python · NLP · Behavioral Analytics
Consumer Sentiment & Facial Coding — Thinkone
AI-powered consumer research pipelines combining text sentiment and facial coding.
Predicting Car Insurance Claims
Classification · InsurancePredicting Car Insurance ClaimsView case study
Data Cleaning · Logistic Regression
Predicting Car Insurance Claims
End-to-end binary classification pipeline to predict car insurance claims, from data cleaning to logistic regression modeling.
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Credentials

23+ certificates across
analytics, strategy & tech.

Before Vibe-Coding, I was ! Fine-tuned on real coursework, no hallucinations. 😁 — click any card to see what was covered and verify the certificate.

McKinsey Forward Certificate
McKinsey & Company

McKinsey Forward Program

Dec 2022 — May 2023 · 5 months
Problem SolvingDesign ThinkingAgile
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Data Analyst with R Certificate
DataCamp

Data Analyst in R

2024
Rdplyrggplot2Statistics
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Intermediate SQL Certificate
DataCamp

Intermediate SQL

2024
SQLFilteringAggregation
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Intermediate Python Certificate
DataCamp

Intermediate Python

2022
PythonMatplotlibPandas
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Statistics Fundamentals Certificate
DataCamp

Statistics Fundamentals in R

2024
StatisticsPythonHypothesis Testing
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BCG Digital Transformation Certificate
BCG · Forage

Digital Transformation

2024
Digital StrategyConsultingAgile
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Data Analysis in Excel Certificate
DataCamp

Data Analysis in Excel

2024
ExcelPivot TablesData Analysis
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Financial Modeling in Excel Certificate
DataCamp

Financial Modeling in Excel

2024
ExcelFinancial ModelingNPV / IRR
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Intermediate Regression in R Certificate
DataCamp

Intermediate Regression in R

2024
RLinear RegressionLogistic Regression
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Hypothesis Testing in R Certificate
DataCamp

Hypothesis Testing in R

2024
RT-TestsChi-Square
Click to view details →
Sampling in R Certificate
DataCamp

Sampling in R

2024
RSamplingBootstrap
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Cleaning Data in R Certificate
DataCamp

Cleaning Data in R

2024
RData CleaningRecord Linkage
Click to view details →
Exploratory Data Analysis in R Certificate
DataCamp

Exploratory Data Analysis in R

2024
REDAData Visualization
Click to view details →
Intermediate Data Visualization with ggplot2 Certificate
DataCamp

Intermediate Data Visualization with ggplot2

2023
Rggplot2Data Visualization
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Data Visualization in Excel Certificate
DataCamp

Data Visualization in Excel

2024
ExcelPivotChartsDashboards
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Data Preparation in Excel Certificate
DataCamp

Data Preparation in Excel

2024
ExcelData CleaningLookup Functions
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Excel Fundamentals Certificate
DataCamp

Excel Fundamentals

2024
ExcelData AnalysisVisualization
Click to view details →
BCG Strategy Consulting Certificate
BCG · Forage

Strategy Consulting

2022
StrategyMarket ResearchPricing
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PwC Management Consulting Certificate
PwC · Forage

Management Consulting

2024
Due DiligenceFinancial ModelingConsulting
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Introduction to Data Analytics Certificate
Coursera · IBM

Introduction to Data Analytics

2021
Data AnalyticsData RolesData Wrangling
Click to view details →
Digital Transformation Certificate
Coursera · BCG

Digital Transformation

2021
Digital StrategyInnovationBCG Framework
Click to view details →
Understanding Cloud Computing Certificate
DataCamp

Understanding Cloud Computing

2025
CloudAWSAzure
Click to view details →
Foundations of Git Certificate
DataCamp

Foundations of Git

2024
GitVersion ControlCollaboration
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