Hanan Ali

Data Scientist | USC MS ’25 | GEM Fellow | Ex-IBM, Ex-Wells Fargo

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

About

I have an MS in Applied Data Science from USC and have spent the last few years building things that actually get used. Automation pipelines at IBM, migration validation work at Wells Fargo, dashboards that replaced hours of manual work. Right now I'm looking for a full-time role in data science or data engineering. I'm drawn to machine learning work, building and shipping models rather than just analyzing data.

Experience

  • University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA · On-site)
    • Viterbi Career Ambassador
      Aug 2024 - May 2025 · 10 mos

      Assisted with coordinating and supporting of on-campus recruitment events, including Trojan Talks and career expos. Represented the Viterbi Career Connections by providing check-in assistance and event setup for employers during campus events. Conducted weekly office hours to assist engineering students, offering insights on resumes, internship experiences, and career development tips.

    • Resident Assistant
      Jul 2024 - May 2025 · 11 mos

      Fostered a welcoming and inclusive community by organizing community-wide and floor-based programs for graduate students. Helped lead initiatives to address specific resident needs for 30 residents. Managed administrative duties such as budgeting, maintenance requests, incident reports, CARE reports, and event planning.

  • Data Scientist Intern at IBM
    May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

    Designed and implemented a tool to streamline the upload process of documentation required for the front-end user interface, improving efficiency in data handling. Supported the evaluation of a Large Language Model (LLM) using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques. Applied the RAG model to structure and organize supply chain knowledge from both internal and external unstructured data sources.

  • Backend Developer Intern at IBM
    May 2023 - Aug 2023 · 4 mos

    Engineered an automation tool using Python, which integrated markdown tables into service documentation from JSON files, significantly improving documentation efficiency. Designed and implemented comprehensive test cases to ensure the robustness and accuracy of the tool, including validation checks, file integrity assessments, and tag insertion validations.

  • Resident Advisor at Carolina Housing
    Aug 2021 - May 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Developed a positive and inclusive living environment for residents in the community, often resolving conflicts. Planned floor and community-wide programs for 200+ residents. Established strong rapport with residents in the community to provide continuous support throughout the year.

  • Database Analyst at Innovate Carolina
    Apr 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Managed the Salesforce database, creating triggers and integrating data from FormAssembly. Worked with the project coordinator and team members to ensure program forms were properly connected to the database. Created weekly reports and verified user and company profiles after batch loading.