Mahmoud Trigui - Data Scientist

Q: Where is Mahmoud based?

Mahmoud is based in Sfax, Tunisia and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Mahmoud speak?

Mahmoud speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mahmoud have?

Mahmoud has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Mahmoud has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Mahmoud may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mahmoud's latest experience?

Mahmoud's most recent position is Data Scientist at Sofrecom Tunisia (Orange Group) .

Q: What companies has Mahmoud worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mahmoud has worked for Sofrecom Tunisia (Orange Group) , International School of Business , and Kiota Intelligence .

Q: Which industries is Mahmoud most experienced in?

Mahmoud is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology , and Banking and Finance . Mahmoud also has some experience in Media and Entertainment , Education , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Mahmoud most experienced in?

Mahmoud is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence , Marketing , and Research and Development . Mahmoud also has some experience in Product Development , Sales , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Mahmoud worked in recently?

Mahmoud has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Telecommunication , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Mahmoud worked in recently?

Mahmoud has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Operations , and Research and Development .

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Sfax, Tunisia

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Experience

Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

11 months

Sfax, Tunisia

Data Scientist

Sofrecom Tunisia (Orange Group)

Developed 12-month and 52-week forecasting system for multiple independent time series to support budget, resource, and staffing planning
Built a semi-automated forecasting framework in Python using MLforecast library
Designed a three-step optimization process: optimal lag selection, feature variable identification, and model and hyperparameter tuning
Implemented comprehensive feature engineering including date-based variables and seasonality/trend/periodicity components
Applied target transformation functions and developed an ensemble modeling approach for result smoothing
Created automated pipelines for handling multiple independent series at different granularities
Presented forecast results via interactive dashboards and facilitated data-driven decision making through PowerBI and LookerStudio
Developed an automated PDF audit information extraction system using GPT-4, with multi-page PDF processing, image conversion, Pydantic data validation, and JSON output generation
Built an FTTH access orders forecast solution with R's feasts and fable, achieving ~5% RMSE and migrating to production on Dataiku
Converted Python scripts to production-grade Dataiku workflows, designed efficient Analytics Base Table creation, and validated MLForecast effectiveness

Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

11 months

Sfax, Tunisia

Part-time Statistics Lecturer

International School of Business

Mar 2021 - Feb 2023

2 years

Spain

Data Scientist

Kiota Intelligence

Built predictive models in R for startup survival, Series A funding probability estimation, pre-valuation, and investor-startup matching
Developed an interactive Shiny dashboard with dynamic filtering, multidimensional outlier detection, and temporal clustering analysis
Designed CSS-styled RMarkdown reports and implemented an automated email distribution system
Developed a statistical testing framework for funding rounds and an interactive filtering system for investor matching

Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

1 year 6 months

Machine Learning Competitor

ZINDI platform for Data Science

Participated in multiple competitions using R, achieving top rankings: 4th in global COVID-19 spread prediction, 11th percentile in Uber Movement SANRAL, 6th in AI Hackathon Tunisia, and top percentiles in Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya, Sendy Logistics, Financial Inclusion in Africa, IEEE Big Data Cup, Uber Nairobi Ambulance Perambulation, Wazihub Soil Moisture Prediction, Female-Headed Households in South Africa, Akeed Restaurant Recommendation, UNICEF Flood Prediction, South African COVID-19 Vulnerability Map, and Sea Turtle Rescue

Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

1 year 3 months

Data Scientist

Freelance

Designed comprehensive machine learning curriculum and hands-on labs, including Python notebooks covering supervised and unsupervised algorithms and model optimization techniques
Developed a scalable NLP classification system with automated category prediction pipeline and future data classification framework
Built IoT sensor analytics solutions with high-precision weight prediction models and error reduction algorithms
Created a social media analytics platform with Facebook API integration, sentiment analysis, and actionable strategic insights

Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

2 years 3 months

Tunis, Tunisia

Data Scientist

Tunisia Telecom Group

Constructed Analytics Base Table from multiple data sources and implemented robust data quality checks
Performed advanced feature engineering, statistical testing, and correlation analysis
Developed K-means clustering model for behavioral segmentation and created detailed segment profiles
Designed automated classification system for new customer assignment and delivered actionable customer insights
Developed and validated multi-SIM user detection hypotheses, engineered customer scoring algorithms, and built detailed user profiles using SAS Guide and Miner
Identified family communities and extended family networks through behavioral patterns and collaborated with SAS, KPMG, and Business&Decision experts on churn, cross-sell, and community link analysis models

Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 7 months

Tunis, Tunisia

Data Analyst

Tunisia Telecom Group

Developed SQL ad-hoc requests and dashboards for customer value management performance, network quality KPIs, data service penetration, customer segmentation profiles, and sales analytics
Implemented VBA automation for PowerPoint reporting and established data quality verification protocols
Designed targeted marketing campaigns, Try & Buy offer frameworks, and generated data-driven product recommendations

Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

7 months

Toulouse, France

Research Statistician

LAAS-CNRS

Developed a behavioral pattern recognition model for homeowner identification and a real-time intrusion detection algorithm
Implemented an automated alarm management system and designed a real-time data processing pipeline
Built statistical learning models for behavior analysis and an automated decision-making system
Authored research book "Automatic Management of a Home Property Security System" published by European University Editions
Won IBM Watson Services competition, led AI labs, and trained participants in Watson Services

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Education, Media and Entertainment, and Government and Administration.

Telecommunication

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Education

Media and Entertainment

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Business Intelligence, Marketing, Research and Development, Product Development, Sales, and Operations.

Business Intelligence

Marketing

Research and Development

Product Development

Sales

Operations

Summary

Data Scientist with 9+ years of experience specializing in structured data analytics/machine learning, time series forecasting, and NLP solutions. With expertise in both R and Python ecosystems. I am particularly passionate about feature engineering and its crucial role in machine learning effectiveness.

Consistently expanding expertise through competitive programming and continuous learning from leading educational platforms. Combines technical proficiency with strong analytical thinking to deliver impactful data-driven solutions.

Skills

Machine Learning
Sql
Time Series Forecasting
Structured Tabular Data Analysis & Machine Learning Solutions
Time Series Forecasting
Clustering Algorithms
Advanced Feature Engineering
Nlp & Llm Implementations

Languages

Arabic

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2015

ESSAI, Higher School of Statistics and Data Analysis

Engineering degree, Statistics and Data Analysis · Statistics and Data Analysis · Tunis, Tunisia

Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

IPEIS, Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies

Mathematics-Physics · Sfax, Tunisia

15 November High School

Computer Sciences

Certifications & licenses

Advanced R Programming

Coursera

Creating Features For Time Series Data

Coursera

Practical Time Series Analysis

Coursera

Data Analyst In R Path

DataQuest

Forecasting Product Demand In R

DataCamp Courses

Statistical Learning (Using R)

Stanford Online

Time Series With R Track (6 Courses)

DataCamp Courses

Applied Data Science With R - Level 2

IBM Badges

Machine Learning By Andrew Ng

Stanford Online

Predictive Modeling And Text Mining

SAS Badges

Exploratory Data Analysis

SAS Badges

Data Analyst Track

Udacity

Build Your Own Chatbot - Level 1

IBM Badges

Node-Red: Basics To Bots

IBM Badges

Sas Programming 1: Essentials

SAS Badges

Data Science Orientation

Coursera

Introduction To Anova, Regression And Logistic Regression

SAS Badges

Mining Massive Datasets (Big-Data Algorithms)

Stanford Online

Analyzing And Visualizing Data With Excel

edX

Inferential And Predictive Statistics For Business

Coursera

Text Mining And Analytics

Coursera

Cluster Analysis In Data Mining

Coursera

SQL

Stanford Online

Data Science: Data To Insights

MIT Professional X

Managing Big Data With Mysql And Teradata

Coursera

Querying With Transact-Sql

edX

Statistics With R: Correlation And Linear Regression

DataCamp Courses

Introduction To Python For Data Science

edX

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Telecommunication 4.5 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 2 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Tunisia, Spain, France)

Primary country Tunisia

Expertise

Recent roles Data Scientist, Part-time Statistics Lecturer, Machine Learning Competitor

Main industries Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, Information Technology

Main business areas Business Intelligence, Marketing, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 28

Profile

Created

October 2025

Last Update

December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mahmoud based?

Mahmoud is based in Sfax, Tunisia and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Mahmoud speak?

Mahmoud speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Mahmoud have?

Mahmoud has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Mahmoud has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Mahmoud may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mahmoud be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mahmoud would be well-suited for roles such as: Data Scientist, Part-time Statistics Lecturer, Machine Learning Competitor.

What is Mahmoud's latest experience?

Mahmoud's most recent position is Data Scientist at Sofrecom Tunisia (Orange Group).

What companies has Mahmoud worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mahmoud has worked for Sofrecom Tunisia (Orange Group), International School of Business, and Kiota Intelligence.

Which industries is Mahmoud most experienced in?

Mahmoud is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance. Mahmoud also has some experience in Media and Entertainment, Education, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Mahmoud most experienced in?

Mahmoud is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence, Marketing, and Research and Development. Mahmoud also has some experience in Product Development, Sales, and Operations.

Which industries has Mahmoud worked in recently?

Mahmoud has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Telecommunication, and Education.

Which business areas has Mahmoud worked in recently?

Mahmoud has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Operations, and Research and Development.

What is Mahmoud's education?

Mahmoud holds a Master in Statistics and Data Analysis from ESSAI, Higher School of Statistics and Data Analysis and a Bachelor in Mathematics-Physics from IPEIS, Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies.

Does Mahmoud have any certificates?

Mahmoud has 28 certificates. Among them, these include: Advanced R Programming, Creating Features For Time Series Data, and Practical Time Series Analysis.

What is the availability of Mahmoud?

Mahmoud is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mahmoud?

Mahmoud's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.