Syed Ali

About Syed Ali

For more than fifteen years, I have lived at the crossroads where data, dignity, and…

Experience

1. Senior Research Analyst

   JobTrain, Inc.

   Dec 2024 — Present · Menlo Park, CA, US

   Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization as well as with external partners toplanand implement evaluation plans.This includes involving others in planning and design, as well as collecting, processing, managing, and sharing client, program- and organizational-level data. Demonstrate responsible professional behavior and participate effectively within and across teamsCo-conduct evaluation projects that applyqualitativeand quantitative methods to assess programs and initiatives within and outside of the organization, drawing upon primary and secondary dataOversee the creation of effective systems (electronic and hard copy)forthe gathering,quality assurance, and storage of all program dataConduct special evaluations and perform major project tasks,includingformulating research questions,writing evaluation plans and scopes of work, designing data collection and analyticplans, establishing and managing project timelines, and leading project deliverables as directedContribute to grant development efforts that identify and respond to RFPs that align with and advance the organization’s vision and current objectives. Provide technical assistance and support to programs regarding grant requirements, data collection procedures, and grant goals, objectives, and targetsConduct site visits to observe programs to co-assess program quality and fidelity of program implementation as neededCo-evaluate current program operations and outcomes and apply research, data, and policy analysis to recommend program improvement strategiesPresent evaluation findings and recommendations in briefings, reports, and presentations to lay and stakeholder audiences such as program staff, directors and executive leadership, professional associations, and other external organizations

Education

• CampusX

  Data Science Mentorship Program, Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, MLOPs

• F G Sirsyed College, The Mall, Rawalpindi

  Bachelor’s Degree, Economic, English LIterature

  1994 — 1996

• Al-Khair University, Islamabad

  Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Sciences

• Bahauddin Zakariya University

  Master, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

  1998 — 2000

• National University of Science and Technology, Pakistan

  Certificate in Statistical Analysis & Research Methodlology, Microeconomic Analysis Econometrics and Research Methodology

• Bzu Tech

  Master of Arts, Social Policy