Yahia has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Environmental Engineering. After working as an Environmental Engineer for 3 years, Yahia found his passion in Data Science/Analytics and successfully switched his career to working as a Senior Analyst, Workflow Optimization & Analytics at Shoppers Drug Mart (part of Loblaw Companies) and eventually Product Manager of Analytics at CMiC. Yahia has delivered high-impact Data Science models and BI solutions resulting in improved operational efficiency, scheduling and workforce management. Yahia loves to share his career switching experience, brings out the best in people and has successfully helped several WeCareer mentees land data jobs. When I first met Yahia, he struck me as a highly effective communicator in his brevity and clarity! There is a lot you can learn from Yahia when it comes to combining business, data, and communication skills to achieve your goals.