Abid Hasan

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Data Specialist: FHI360 Bangladesh – EpIC| Dhaka, Bangladesh | Nov 2025 – Present

• Managed and consolidated multi-sector data across GHS, MNCH, Nutrition, and RCCE platforms, ensuring high-quality datasets for program decision-making and donor reporting.
• Developed analytical products including dashboards, indicator trackers, trend analyses, and visual summaries using Power BI, Excel, and statistical tools to support evidence-informed planning.
• Led data validation, quality checks, and verification processes with implementing partners and government counterparts to maintain accuracy, completeness, and consistency across eight divisions.
• Coordinated with national systems (DGHS, DGFP, NNS, IEDCR, DLS, and MoWCA) to align project data with national health information frameworks and support harmonized reporting requirements.

• Designed and supported digital surveillance analytics by integrating data from DGHS, IEDCR, DLS, and facility systems; applied SAS Visual Analytics and Python scripts to automate extraction, transformation, anomaly detection, and early warning insights.
• Led digital innovation efforts by developing automated ETL workflows, predictive models, and real-time dashboards using SAS, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Kobo data streams to strengthen trend monitoring and outbreak readiness.
• Supported performance monitoring by maintaining indicator tracking tables, producing routine analytical reports, and contributing data insights for donor submissions, technical briefs, and knowledge products.

Consultant for GBV Administrative Data Management: UNFPA Bangladesh – Gender | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Sep 2025 – Nov 2025

• Designed and operationalized an interoperable GBV administrative data system across Mow CA and Bangladesh Police, aligned with UNFPA’s ethical and survivor-centered IM standards.
• Developed and harmonized common minimum datasets and 3W/4W/5W reporting templates, ensuring consistency across health, protection, and police sectors.
• Supported data quality assurance and ethical compliance per WHO guidelines on GBV data; led partner training and capacity-building on secure data collection and reporting.
• Produced evidence-based dashboards and analytical reports using Power BI, ArcGIS, and SQL to inform coordination and funding appeals.
• Advised on data-sharing governance, metadata standards, and interoperability pathways within the GBVIMS+/DHIS2 ecosystem.

Information Management Officer (Data & Analytics): UNICEF Bangladesh – Child Protection Sub‑Sector & Programme | Cox’s Bazar & Dhaka, Bangladesh | Mar 2023 – Feb 2025

• Established an integrated CPSS monitoring stack (Kobo → ETL → SQL Server → Power BI, ArcGIS, Tableau) enabling real-time visibility of partner presence, coverage, and KPIs.
• Automated 5W workflows with standardized templates, ingestion pipelines, and validation checks, reducing processing time by approximately 60 percent and improving data quality.
• Led service and facility coverage mapping across CP and CRMM interventions, digitizing referral pathways and service directories through a composite CP coverage matrix integrating partner 5W data, facility readiness, and accessibility indicators; produced interactive maps and dashboards to support coordinated service delivery and gap analysis.
• Built CPSM analytics with threshold-based surge alerts and geospatial hotspot mapping to drive field prioritization.
• Led CP IM digitization including CPIMS+/Primero case and referral workflows and multi-sector data integration aligned to ISCG and OCHA, producing real-time dashboards, maps, fact sheets, and infographics for planning and advocacy.
• Strengthened governance and adoption by authoring SOPs, DPISP, and DPP, conducting needs assessments, training UNICEF partners, and CPSS members, and managing CPIMS+ administration and expansion to new coverage areas.
• Led 5W data automation and service coverage dashboards to support sector coordination and response analysis under the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) framework.
• Consolidated and analyzed quantitative and qualitative datasets (Kobo, SQL Server, Power BI, ArcGIS) to identify gaps and duplication across CP, GBV, and SRH services.
• Produced situation reports, fact sheets, and geospatial hotspot maps supporting OCHA, ISCG, and protection (CPSS, GBVSS and Protection) coordination.
• Conducted data validation workshops and partner IM training, improving reporting timeliness and accuracy by 60%.
• Represented the Child Protection Sub-Sector in inter-sector IM meetings and contributed to response monitoring frameworks (PiN, severity ranking, and target setting).

MIS Specialist (Consultant): UNICEF Bangladesh – MOWCA Mother & Child Benefit Programme | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jan 2023 – Feb 2023

• Configured MIS modules to track beneficiary enrollment, disbursement, and programme coverage with unified GoB/WFP/EU reporting.
• Delivered dashboards for programme uptake and financial flows; established data-sharing protocols with government counterparts.

Information Management Specialist (Data Analytics & Reporting) - UNIECF: Integrated Programme & Cluster | Karachi, Pakistan | Oct 2022 – Dec 2022

• Closed critical data gaps; deployed partner-tracking and 5W dashboards with automated feeds for sitreps and advocacy products.
• Delivered hands-on trainings on data management, visualization, and geospatial products for multi-level stakeholders.

Information Management Officer (Data & Analytics): UNICEF – Nutrition Sector | Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh | Sep 2019 – Oct 2022

• Led nutrition information management with government, sector partners, and inter-sector groups to drive evidence-based decision-making.
• Designed predictive Population-in-Need models by integrating food security, health, child protection, and WASH datasets to improve targeting and prioritization.
• Architected ENIM and iLake prototypes combining mobile data capture, image analysis, and centralized databases for rapid nutrition screening.
• Delivered end-to-end analytics for SMART surveys using R and Python, produced GAM and stunting estimates, and built ArcGIS-linked R Shiny/Tableau dashboards; developed Vitamin A campaign dashboards with automated ETL and performance alerts to improve timeliness and data use.
• Strengthened data quality and DHIS2 adoption through partner training and support, and carried out data protection impact assessments to ensure GDPR-compliant governance across UNICEF, WFP, and UNHCR contexts.

Information Management Officer (BI & Data Analysis): WFP – Food Security Sector (| Cox’s Bazar; Bangladesh | Jan 2018 – Aug 2019

• Led Information Management for the Food Security Sector, coordinating with Government, ISCG, and partners; maintained 4W/5W databases and a document inventory (e.g., food security and RIVA surveys).
• Delivered eVoucher and market monitoring dashboards and built Python-based trend and anomaly detection pipelines.
• Computed key food security indicators (FCS, HDDS, HHS) and produced quarterly analytical briefs for partners.
• Designed assessment tools in Kobo; performed data analysis, reporting, and visualization (dashboards, graphs, infographic maps); maintained the M&E database and performance indicator tracking tables.
• Tracked Joint Response Plan finances and conducted budget analyses; monitored multiple Food Security Sector projects.
• Prepared GIS maps and performed spatial analysis in ArcGIS and QGIS; supported DHIS2 adoption and built partner and team capacity in IM, reporting, and online/offline data collection.

Deputy Manager - MIS: Save the Children | Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh | Oct 20017 – Dec 2017

• Designed end‑to‑end MIS and M&E tools, SSRS/KPI dashboards, and SQL Server/PostgreSQL back‑ends.
• Led GIS-enabled monitoring, commodity tracking, and enterprise reporting; trained enumerators and end users.

Business Intelligence & System Analyst: Sys Dev Limited | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Feb 2017 – Jul 2017

• Designed, developed, and deployed web- and smartphone-based MIS and M&E tools; built data models, performed analytics and GIS mapping, and produced clear reports and technical documentation.
• Implemented online/offline survey workflows end-to-end-including instrument design, enumerator training, and field data collection-ensuring reliable, timely data for program decision-making.

Database Analyst: BASE Limited | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Aug 2014 – Jan 2017

• Led end-to-end MIS module delivery: conducted stakeholder requirement analysis, authored BRD/SRS, modeled data and built analytics with SQL Server (SSAS/SSRS), and produced user manuals, technical specs, and reporting documentation.
• Architected and administered enterprise infrastructure for the Civil Aviation Authority MIS: managed SAN and WAN connectivity to link sub-offices to the central system, administered databases, and delivered a government-awarded implementation.

Senior Officer - MIS: Save the Children | Barguna, Bangladesh | Nov 2010 – Aug 2013 

• Designed, developed, and implemented the McAID MIS (mobile-based) for MCHN, Livelihood, FFW, and Commodity management, including geolocation tracking (ArcGIS/VBA) and GIS tools for project monitoring and progress visualization.
• Verified monthly commodity distribution plans and delivery schedules with field teams and implementing partners, ensuring accurate, timely deliveries and proper reconciliation.
• Built the commodity tracking module and delivered program dashboards/reports using SSRS and Crystal Reports, strengthening performance monitoring, accountability, and decision-making.

Asst. System & Database Administrator: M&J Group | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Mar 2010 – Nov 2010

• Integrated the enterprise ERP with overseas buyers via EDI (Value Added Network) for automated data exchange; developed ERP user manuals and SOPs.
• Administered Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL Server databases; handled system maintenance, diagnostics, and coordinated remote support to ensure uptime and performance.
• Led ERP development and implementation from design to go live, improving process efficiency and data integrity across functions.

Database Programmer: Data Analysis & Technical Assistance Limited | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jun 2005 – Feb 2010

• Led database programming and analytics for business intelligence applications.
• Designed customized data processing and visualization solutions.

• Master of Public Health (Epidemiology & Biostatistics) - North South University, Bangladesh - Ongoing (Completed 42/52 credits; Thesis in progress, Expected Dec 2025)
• MSc in Financial Engineering (Data Science; Big Data ML & DL in Finance) - WorldQuant University (U.S.-accredited, online) - Ongoing (Expected Oct 2027)
• Bachelor of Arts (Sociology & Philosophy) - Bangladesh National University, 2002
• H.S.C (Science) – Govt. Yasin College (Under Dhaka Borad), 1998
• S.S.C (Science) – Faridpur Zilla School (Under Dhaka Borad), 1996