Available for opportunities · Berlin, Germany
Faris
Beg
Data Analytics & Research

Strong foundation in data analytics, research, and communication with a background in planetary data science & geophysics. Hands-on experience applying numerical & data modelling, statistical analysis, and advanced analytics to complex, real-world datasets. Skilled in quantitative analysis, data modelling, and using data visualization tools for clear stakeholder communication.

With a deep analytical skillset from planetary data science, spanning SQL, Python, Power BI (DAX), and Excel, I am eager to help build data-driven solutions for strategic challenges faced by business and consultancy firms.

farisbeg.mirza@gmail.com
+39 345 030 7631
Berlin, Germany
01 — Profile

Who I am

I am a recent STEM graduate with a strong interest in data-driven business solutions, with hands-on experience in SQL, Python, Power BI, and Excel. My technical foundation was fostered in planetary geophysics/geodynamics which gave me a strong foundation to drill out signals from noisy data and present coherent stories to non-technical stakeholders.

With the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's, spanning four countries and four institutions over two years, I cultivated not only technical expertise but the adaptability and cross-cultural fluency much adamant in a consulting and client-facing environment.

I am actively seeking entry-level roles in data analytics, business consultancy, and geo-data sceince. Open to relocation and remote.

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Scientific publications as main author
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Academic mobilities across Europe
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Newly discovered geophysical parameters on Mars
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Languages spoken
02 — Academic Journey

Erasmus Mundus Scholar

Selected as a fully-funded Erasmus Mundus scholar under the GeoPlaNet joint master's programme — one of the EU's most prestigious postgraduate scholarships, awarded to a highly competitive international cohort. Over two years, I completed four consecutive academic semesters across four European countries, each embedded at a leading university or research institution.

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Semester I
Portugal
University of Coimbra, Coimbra
3 projects in computational geophysics, IDL image processing, and automated NDVI workflows in QGIS.
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Semester II
Italy
D'Annunzio University, Pescara
Remote data retrieval via WMS geospatial APIs using MobaXterm and SSH scripts.
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Semester III
France
Nantes University, Nantes
Orbital data analytics (Python, QGIS) for Mars and Moon; fluid dynamics; SEM and Raman Spectroscopy lab work.
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Semester IV — Thesis
Germany
DLR Institute of Space Research, Berlin
First geophysical study of Noctis Mons (Mars). Python pipelines, 5D plume modelling, MARSIS radar inversion. Published.
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Also awarded the Invest Your Talent in Italy Scholarship (2023) — a separate competitive award alongside the Erasmus Mundus funding.
03 — Expertise

What I bring

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Data Analytics

End-to-end analytics from raw data ingestion and cleaning through to visualisation and interpretation. Python (pandas, NumPy, sqlite3 Matplotlib), SQLite, PowerBI (DAX, power query, data modelling), and Excel with Pivot tables.

Primary Focus
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SQL

Star schema modelling, fact and dimension table normalisation, complex queries using CTEs, subqueries, and window functions (LAG, RANK, DENSE_RANK).

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Scientific Programming: Python

2+ years of training across 5+ university projects processing and analysing orbital datasets. Built 3 Python pipelines for satellite data; integrated interpolated (RBF) datasets into numerical simulation models of increasing complexity, deriving 5 geophysically relevant parameters through grid operations and RMS misfit analysis.

Primary Focus
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Communication: Creative Writing and Presentation

Lead author on two scientific publications. Experienced in translating complex technical findings into clear narrative for non-technical audiences and stakeholders.

Consultancy Asset
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Leadership and Adaptability

Led winning team at AAPG National Conference (2020); group leader in a 7-day Hyalite lab study; captain of inter-college debating team. Thrives across diverse group dynamics and cooperation cultures, strengthened by four consecutive international academic mobilities.

Consultancy Asset
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Geospatial Tools

Advanced geospatial workflows using QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL, and rasterio. Remote sensing, DEM morphometrics, multispectral and SAR data, and NDVI analysis.

Specialist Skill
04 — Experience

Where I have worked

Research Internship Jan 2025 — Jun 2025
Berlin, Germany

Research Intern — Planetary data science

German Aerospace Center (DLR)
  • Delivered the first geophysical and geodynamic study of Noctis Mons (Mars), published in the DLR institutional repository and ESSOAr open archive (DOI), determining 5 previously unknown parameters.
  • Built 3 Python ETL pipelines to process orbital datasets, reconstructing a volcanic height (~8,694 m) and a total edifice volume (0.75 × 10⁶ km³).
  • Developed a 5D numerical plume model and inverted MARSIS radar data estimating ~51% porous basalt subsurface.
  • End-to-end QGIS workflows (DEM and shapefile) for morphometrics; collaborated with DLR scientists to refine proposed hypotheses.
Part Time Aug 2025 — Present
Berlin, Germany

Sales Associate

URBN, Inc.
  • Worked with a retail team to provide hands-on, customer-facing service, helping to bring down shrink from 2.4% to 1.08%.
  • Handled POS and cash reconciliation; managed inventory and tracked sales trends to improve merchandising.
Volunteer Dec 2020 — Jan 2021
India

Community Manager

JOSHConnect
  • Increased social media engagement by 10% through targeted content and campaign support.
  • Used Google Analytics to measure outreach and grow landing-page traffic by 25%.
05 — Projects

Selected work

SQL Python SQLite pandas

Sales & Profitability Analysis: SQL

Analysed 51,290 transactions across 13 regions using SQLite within Python, identifying 7% of high-revenue products causing loss. Designed a star schema database uncovering an overall profit margin of 18.75%. Advanced SQL including CTEs, window functions, and CASE WHEN segmentation.

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Python QGIS Scientific Computing Orbital Data

Geophysical Investigation of Noctis Mons: Python

First ever geophysical study of Noctis Mons on Mars. Built Python pipelines to reconstruct volcanic height and edifice volume from orbital datasets. Developed a 5D numerical plume model and inverted MARSIS radar data for subsurface characterisation. Published in DLR repository and ESSOAr.

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Fieldwork Geology Remote Sensing

Field Excursion: Planetary Geology

Collaborated in a 7-day field excursion to Ebro Basin, Zaragoza, for a project on ancient inverted river channels analogous to Mars. Conducted as a group of four. Results published as a scientific article on the EGU Tectonics and Structural Geology blog.

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06 — Publications

Research output

Geophysical Investigation of Noctis Mons

First geophysical and geodynamic study of Noctis Mons on equatorial Mars, using MOLA, MARSIS, and numerical plume modelling. Determining 5 previously unknown parameters. Published in the DLR institutional e-Library and ESSOAr open archive.

Inverted River Channels in Alcañiz

Study of ancient inverted river channels in the Ebro Basin, Spain, with analogous implications for Martian surface geology. Published on the EGU Tectonics and Structural Geology blog.

07 — Honours & Awards

Recognition

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Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

2023 — 2025 · Fully funded EU postgraduate research scholarship. Highly competitive international selection.

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Invest Your Talent in Italy

2023 · Competitive merit-based scholarship awarded alongside the Erasmus Mundus funding.

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Winner — CRUST, AAPG National Conference

2020 · Led the winning team at the national geoscience competition.

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Lead Author — 2 Scientific Publications

Published in DLR e-Library, ESSOAr open archive, and EGU Tectonics and Structural Geology.

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Captain — Inter-College Debating Team

Led high-school debating team at inter-college competition level.

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Group Leader — Hyalite Lab Study

Led a 4-person, 7-day study on Opal rocks in Caux as part of the Erasmus Mundus programme.

09 — Skills

Technical proficiency

Programming & Data
Python SQL (SQLite) NumPy Pandas SciPy Scikit-learn Matplotlib R IDL SQLAlchemy
Geospatial & Remote Sensing
QGIS ArcGIS GDAL rasterio ENVI Multispectral / SAR DEM Morphometrics FFT Image Processing
Tools & Platforms
Jupyter Notebook GitHub Visual Studio Google Analytics Excel (Pivot) LaTeX Microsoft 365
Languages
EnglishNative
UrduNative
TurkishC1
GermanB1
FrenchA2
ItalianA2
10 — Contact

Let's connect

Open to data analytics, data consultancy, climate data, and research analyst roles. Based in Berlin. Open to relocation or remote.

farisbeg.mirza@gmail.com LinkedIn GitHub +39 345 030 7631