📍 Karachi, Pakistan — Available Worldwide

Turning Data into Decisions.
Training Minds to Lead.

Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist & Corporate Trainer specialising in Data Science, Python, Power BI & Data Analytics — empowering individuals and organisations through world-class bootcamps and consulting.

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Muhammad Rafay Shaikh
Data Scientist · Corporate Trainer · BI Specialist
Junior Lecturer @ SSUET
🔷 Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate
🏛️ Govt. of Pakistan — Data Science & AI Certified
🏆 2nd Position — ToT, Sindh HEC
Available for Training & Consulting

What I Offer

Training & Consulting Services

Comprehensive, hands-on training programmes for corporates, institutes & individuals — delivered online or on-site across Pakistan and beyond.

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Data Science Bootcamp

End-to-end immersive bootcamp covering the full data science pipeline — from raw data to deployed machine learning models.

Python ML Deep Learning EDA Deployment
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Data Analytics & BI Training

Master the industry's leading BI tools to build interactive dashboards and extract business-critical insights at speed.

Power BI Tableau SQL Streamlit
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Python Programming

From programming fundamentals to advanced data analysis — practical Python training tailored for beginners and professionals.

Basics to OOP Pandas NumPy Flask
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AI & Machine Learning

Hands-on workshops on supervised & unsupervised learning, neural networks, computer vision and NLP techniques.

Scikit-Learn TensorFlow CNNs NLP
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CIT & Computing Fundamentals

Intro to Computing, web essentials and software engineering concepts for students, beginners and non-technical teams.

Intro Computing Web Basics Software Eng.
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Corporate & Govt. Workshops

Customised data upskilling workshops for organisations — as delivered for Govt. of Sindh Planning & Development Dept. in 2025.

Custom Curriculum On-Site Group Training

How It Works

From Enquiry to Expertise

01
Discovery Call

We discuss your team's skill gaps, learning goals, timeline & preferred format — online or on-site.

02
Custom Curriculum

A tailored training plan is crafted with real-world datasets and exercises relevant to your industry.

03
Live Training

Interactive, hands-on sessions with live coding, Q&A, and project-based learning for maximum retention.

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Certification & Support

Participants receive certificates and post-training support to apply their new skills with confidence.

Technical Expertise

Skills & Proficiency

Python Programming95%
Machine Learning / Deep Learning90%
Power BI92%
Tableau85%
Azure & DevOps88%
Data Visualization93%

Tools & Technologies

Python Power BI Tableau Streamlit Pandas NumPy Matplotlib Seaborn Scikit-Learn TensorFlow Flask Azure ML SQL R / ggplot2 PySpark OpenCV NLTK Git / GitHub Postman Node.js React

Course Catalogue

Learn With Me

Structured programmes designed to take you from zero to job-ready with real projects, live sessions & personal mentoring.

Beginner → Advanced
Complete Data Science & Machine Learning Bootcamp

Industry-grade bootcamp covering the entire data science workflow from data wrangling to model deployment.

  • Python Fundamentals & OOP
  • Data Wrangling with Pandas
  • Supervised & Unsupervised ML
  • Deep Learning & Neural Networks
  • Model Deployment on Azure
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All Levels
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Masterclass

Master Power BI and Tableau to build stunning dashboards and drive data-driven business decisions.

  • Power BI Desktop & Service
  • DAX Formulas & Measures
  • Tableau Visual Analytics
  • SQL for Analytics
  • Streamlit Dashboard with Python
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Beginner
Python Programming for Data & CIT Foundations

Perfect for students and professionals new to programming who want solid foundations in Python and computing.

  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Python for Data Analysis
  • Intro to Web Technologies
  • Software Engineering Basics
  • Mini Project: Data Dashboard
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Certifications & Achievements

Verified Credentials

Internationally recognised certifications and recognitions that validate expertise in data science and training.

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Microsoft
Azure Data Scientist Associate

Internationally recognised certification validating expertise in Azure ML, model building and deployment on Microsoft cloud.

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Ministry of IT & Telecom, Govt. of Pakistan
Data Science using ML & AI — 2023

4 months of intensive, hands-on project experience in data science and artificial intelligence endorsed by the government.

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Sindh HEC / SSUET / ORIC
2nd Position — Training of Trainers (ToT)

10-day empowering ToT workshop; secured 2nd position for outstanding performance in presentation and training delivery.

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Sindh HEC
MERN Stack Development — 2023

Completed under IAB Hazza Institute initiative; built full-stack web apps with Node.js backend and React frontend.

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IEEE Karachi Section
4 Consecutive Years IEEE Leadership — 2019–2022

Held leadership roles across Student Activities, Young Professionals & Membership Development committees; organised 20+ national speaker sessions.

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Govt. of Sindh — Planning & Development Dept.
Lead Trainer — Data Visualization Workshop 2025

Conducted a 2-day official government workshop on Data Visualization & Analytics using Python as the lead effective trainer.

Portfolio

Notable Projects

A selection of real-world data science and engineering projects demonstrating practical application of skills taught in training.

Recommender System · Azure
Book Recommender System

Collaborative & popularity filtering model deployed on Azure with full CI/CD pipeline via Azure DevOps.

PythonFlaskAzureCI/CD
NLP · Generative AI
Medica — Medical Diary

End-to-end NLP project using Generative AI techniques for intelligent medical record summarisation.

PythonNLPGenAIDeep Learning
Computer Vision · Healthcare
Lungs Cancer Detection

CNN-based image classification model for detecting lung cancer from medical scans with Flask REST API.

CNNTensorFlowFlaskPostman
NLP · Deployed
Tone Finder

Live NLP app using NLTK for tone/sentiment analysis, deployed on Azure — tonefinder.azurewebsites.net

NLTKPythonAzureFlask
Data Dashboard · Streamlit
Ecommerce Analysis Dashboard

Interactive ecommerce analytics dashboard built with Python Streamlit, Pandas and Plotly for real-time visual insights.

StreamlitPandasPlotly
Computer Vision · Classification
Apple & Tomato Classification

Image classification project using deep learning to distinguish between fruit types with high accuracy.

CNNPythonTensorFlow

Who I Am

About Me

A passionate individual for data science and machine learning with a knack for leadership. With over 5+ years of experience, I've honed my skills in leveraging data-driven insights to drive innovation and optimize processes.

My journey includes leading diverse teams at the intersection of technology and business, where I've spearheaded impactful projects and fostered a culture of continuous learning. I thrive on the challenges of the digital age, committed to pushing the boundaries through data-driven decision-making and effective leadership.

Degree
MS Software Engineering
Research
MPhil — GANs & Generative AI
Location
Karachi, Pakistan
Availability
Open for Projects ✓

Core Interests

🐍 Python 🤖 Machine Learning 🧠 Deep Learning ✨ Generative AI ☁️ Cloud DevOps 🔬 Research 📊 Data Science 🌐 Software Dev 💼 Freelancing 🎨 Graphic Design

GPA & Education

MS Software Engineering
SSUET · 2023–Present · GPA 3.77
BS Software Engineering
SSUET · 2018–2022

Real Recommendations

What Leaders & Colleagues Say

Verified recommendations from Professors, Industry Professionals & IEEE Leaders who have worked directly with Rafay.

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★★★★★

Mr. Rafay Shaikh is a young, energetic and dedicated team member and a very active IEEE volunteer. His interpersonal and communication skills are excellent — articulated, logical, competent and committed with the ability to learn new things academically and professionally. I am very much delighted to recommend him.

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Prof. Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry, S.I
Professor Emeritus & Advisor International Collaboration, MUET Jamshoro
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★★★★★

M. Rafay Shaikh is one of my good students. He is a hardworking and motivated individual. His leadership and problem solving skills make him stand out from the crowd. I have no hesitation to recommend him.

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Prof. Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro
Rector, IoBM Karachi
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★★★★★

I'm amazed by M. Rafay's leadership skills and dedication — he is a highly focused and easy-going person. His energy to make things happen was contagious and helped us achieve great goals in IEEE SAC Excellence team. I highly recommend him for any organization or company.

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Hossam Ali
Senior Security Project Manager, Telstra
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★★★★★

Very good learning skills and volunteering abilities. Committed. M. Rafay has shown great dedication and professional conduct in all academic and extracurricular engagements throughout his career.

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Dr. Syeda Sundus Zehra
Senior Lecturer, SSUET Karachi
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★★★★★

M. Rafay and I worked together as a team. He was the SSR of IEEE Karachi Section, committed to his work and future endeavours. His consistency towards work is commendable.

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Ayesha Saeed
Business Development Manager & Content Writer
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5+
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Muhammad is a great Data Scientist tutor. He has been helpful in explaining complex concepts and making it easier to understand. I recommend him if you have any technical questions.

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I've been working with M Rafay to learn Python and Databricks, and the experience has been excellent. They have a deep understanding of data engineering concepts and do a great job of breaking down complex topics into manageable steps. The sessions are practical and highly relevant to real-world data workflows. Highly recommended for anyone looking to level up their technical skills!

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Preply Specialties

SciPy

Advanced scientific computing — statistical analysis, optimization, signal processing, hypothesis testing and curve fitting.

NumPy

High-performance numerical computing with multi-dimensional arrays, vectorized operations and ML preprocessing workflows.

Pandas

Data manipulation, cleaning and analysis at scale — CSV, Excel, databases and structured data pipelines.

Get In Touch

Ready to Upskill Your Team or Yourself?

Whether you're an institute, corporate, or individual — let's talk about a training programme that transforms careers. Based in Karachi, available nationwide and online.

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Email
[email protected]
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Phone / WhatsApp
0300-2792568
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LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/hellorafayshaikh
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Portfolio
rafay183.github.io