Tariq Islam
Data Scientist | Director, Strategic Business Improvements | AI & Machine Learning | Supply Chain Optimization | Gen AI Solutions | Enterprise Strategy & Planning | Operations
- Role
- Data Science & Gen Ai Consultant at Dallas Data Science Academy
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tariq Islam
Strategic Leader & Data Scientist | Bridging the Gap Between Complex Analysis and Business OutcomesI am an IBM-certified Data Scientist and Supply Chain Executive with over 22 years of experience driving significant business efficiencies for global industry leaders like Walmart and across other industries. I specialize in a powerful combination of advanced analytics and strategic leadership to solve pressing organizational challenges and deliver measurable financial impact.Throughout my career, I have moved beyond traditional operations to architect AI-driven solutions that scale. Whether building robust Python pipelines for machine learning models or designing omnichannel networks that maximize customer reach, my focus is consistently on turning data into actionable business improvements.Core Areas of Impact:• Data Science & Generative AI: IBM-certified specialist in engineering Python-driven solutions, NLP, and predictive modeling (Regression, Classification, Clustering, Anomaly Detection, NLP) to enhance decision-making.• Strategic Business Improvements: Leveraged advanced analytics to slash delivery costs by 40% and improved last mile customer satisfaction scores to 95% at Walmart.• Network Optimization & Scale: Architected a next-day home-delivery network achieving 95% population coverage and modeled 5-year roadmaps for global distribution nodes.• Revenue & Efficiency: Designed solutions supporting 17% SKU growth and generated over $1B in first-year revenue; led numerous strategic initiatives that delivered multi-million-dollar paybacks through leveraging advanced analytics and optimization. I am passionate about using my expertise in Python, SQL, and Machine Learning to solve the most pressing challenges in technology, strategy, and operations.
Experience
Data Science & Gen Ai Consultant
Dec 2025 — Present · Irving, TX, US
Engineered robust Python pipelines for EDA and feature engineering to predict critical business outcomes, including customer spend, subscription propensity, and patient readmission risks.• Utilized NLP techniques to transform unstructured customer feedback into a clear understanding of customer satisfaction ratings and NPS scores• Designed interactive Tableau dashboards and conducted feature importance analysis to translate complex model outputs into clear, visual insights for executive decision-making.• Standardized AI workflows in Google Colab using GenAI assistants, accelerating code documentation and experiment iterations to deliver a 30% increase in project turnaround efficiency.• Identified multi-million-dollar business paybacks by identifying strategic growth opportunities and operational efficiencies through the application of advanced machine learning models.
Education
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Master of Science (M.S.), Industrial Engineering
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