Phil Howson - Data Analyst

Q: Where is Phil based?

Phil is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Phil speak?

Phil speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Phil have?

Phil has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Phil has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Phil may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Phil's latest experience?

Phil's most recent position is Data Analyst at Applied Analytics Projects .

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

In recent years, Phil has worked for Applied Analytics Projects , Berlin Institute for Innovation Research , LMU Munich , and Leibniz ZAS .

Q: Which industries is Phil most experienced in?

Phil is most experienced in industries like Education , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Phil most experienced in?

Phil is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) . Phil also has some experience in Strategy and Planning .

Q: What is Phil's education?

Phil holds a Doctorate in Linguistics from University of Toronto .

Q: Does Phil have any certificates?

Phil has 1 certificate : Data Science & MLOps Certificate .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

8 months

Data Analyst

Applied Analytics Projects

Designed and implemented end-to-end data workflows (BigQuery + PowerBI), transforming raw datasets into executive dashboards used for KPI monitoring
Queried and transformed large-scale datasets using Google BigQuery to support analytical use cases and insight generation

Apr 2025 - Jul 2025

4 months

Freelance Data Analyst

Berlin Institute for Innovation Research

Designed and automated ETL pipelines for multilingual datasets, reducing manual processing time by 50% and significantly improving data consistency across sources
Developed retrieval-augmented workflow to synthesize unstructured customer feedback, enabling structured insight extraction for pricing and strategy decisions
Statistical analysis of sentiment trends for 500k+ records and timeseries forecasting
Translated complex statistical findings into executive-ready summaries for non-technical stakeholders, supporting product pricing and customer strategy

Mar 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year 6 months

Germany

Data Analyst

LMU Munich

Designed data pipelines for BAS, cutting retrieval time by 30%
Automated annotation workflows and built predictive analytics, raising productivity by 15%
Led A/B testing that provided statistical analysis for the team
Collaborated with stakeholders to translate data into actionable business insights

Sep 2021 - Mar 2023

1 year 7 months

Germany

Project Manager & Data Analyst

Leibniz ZAS

Engineered data ingestion and cleaning pipelines, improving workflow efficiency by 30%
Built statistical modeling framework to analyze behavioral trends and improve forecasting accuracy
Acted as key contact between stakeholders and technical team, aligning requirements with solutions

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Education (3 years), Information Technology (0.5 years), and Professional Services (0.5 years).

Education

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Business Intelligence (4 years), Project Management (1.5 years), Information Technology (0.5 years), and Strategy (0.5 years).

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Information Technology

Strategy

Summary

Data Analyst with 5+ years of experience building end-to-end data pipelines and analytical models using Python and SQL. Delivered measurable impact by reducing processing time by 50% and improving data workflows across large-scale datasets (BigQuery). Experience includes NLP-driven analysis, customer segmentation, and time-series forecasting. Currently focused on applying machine learning and LLM-based approaches to real-world business problems.

Skills

Data Analysis & Visualization: Sql, Python (Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, Seaborn), Power Bi, Tableau, Looker Studio, Excel
Data Management & Etl: Data Collection, Cleaning, Validation, Pipeline Automation, Etl, Workflow Optimization, Airflow, Dbt
Statistical & Predictive Analytics: Regression, Gamms, Clustering, Forecasting, Classification, Time-series Analysis, A/b Testing
Reporting & Insights Communication: Dashboard Creation, Kpi Monitoring, Variance Analysis, Business Insight Presentation
Project & Stakeholder Management: Cross-functional Collaboration, Requirements Gathering, Project Planning, Team Coordination
Tools & Platforms: Aws, Gcp, Lookerstudio

Languages

English

Native

German

Intermediate

Education

University of Toronto

PhD Linguistics · Linguistics · Toronto, Canada

Certifications & licenses

Data Science & MLOps Certificate

University of Paris, Sorbonne

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Phil based?

Phil is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Phil speak?

Phil speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Phil have?

Phil has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Phil has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Phil may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Phil be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Phil would be well-suited for roles such as: Data Analyst, Freelance Data Analyst, Project Manager & Data Analyst.

What is Phil's latest experience?

Phil's most recent position is Data Analyst at Applied Analytics Projects.

What companies has Phil worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Phil has worked for Applied Analytics Projects, Berlin Institute for Innovation Research, LMU Munich, and Leibniz ZAS.

Which industries is Phil most experienced in?

Phil is most experienced in industries like Education, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Phil most experienced in?

Phil is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT). Phil also has some experience in Strategy and Planning.

What is Phil's education?

Phil holds a Doctorate in Linguistics from University of Toronto.

Does Phil have any certificates?

Phil has 1 certificate: Data Science & MLOps Certificate.

What is the availability of Phil?

Phil will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Phil?

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