Summary
Qandeel Tariq is a Senior Data Scientist based in Palo Alto, blending Computer Science, machine learning, and UX research to drive data-informed product decisions in Education Technology and consumer/B2B spaces. He currently leads data science initiatives at Khan Academy, partnering with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to tackle ambiguous challenges with long-term impact. His career includes roles at Amazon as a Product Manager - Technical (Data/ML) and as a Research Scientist II, as well as data science work at Stanford Medicine, reflecting a strong track record across industry and academia. He is proficient in Python, SQL, ML, causal inference, and UX/qualitative research, with a proven ability to translate complex analyses into actionable product roadmaps. His empathy and ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail serve as his "superpower" for prioritizing and delivering comprehensive solutions that satisfy both stakeholders and end users. He holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science from LUMS and an MS in Learning, Design and Technology from Stanford, complemented by a Product Management certification.
7 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at Lahore University of Management Sciences
Stanford University
English, Urdu