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Raj Kumar Hamal

Data & AI Analyst | MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence • Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK

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Raj Kumar Hamal

Data & AI Analyst | MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence

hello.rajhamal@gmail.com

+44 7344844303

Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK

Professional Profile

Postgraduate Data Analytics student at the University of Bradford. Blending 3+ years of high-altitude logistics & financial tracking experience in Nepal with modern data science tooling—including SQL, Tableau, Python, R, and Machine Learning—to drive business optimization.

Education

MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data AnalyticsSept 2026 – Present
University of Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK

Postgraduate study covering artificial intelligence, machine learning algorithms, data analytics techniques, and their practical application to business decision-making.

Bachelor of Travel and Tourism StudiesGraduated 2023
Kathmandu Academy of Travel and Tourism Hospitality, Kathmandu, Nepal

Undergraduate degree providing foundational knowledge in business administration, tourism planning, economics, operational management, and customer relations.

Higher Secondary Education – Science (Biology)Graduated 2018
V.S. Niketan Higher Secondary School, Kathmandu, Nepal

Rigorous science curriculum focusing on analytical methodology, biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Professional Experience

Tour Manager / Senior Trekking GuideApr 2022 – Dec 2025
Apex Himalaya Treks — Kathmandu, Nepal
  • •Managed operational planning and end-to-end logistics for 40+ multi-day international expeditions, coordinating budgets, suppliers, staff, and client requirements.
  • •Built and maintained Google Sheets tracking dashboards for permit status, booking pipelines, and guide assignments, improving operational visibility across teams.
  • •Compiled comprehensive post-trip analytical reports using client feedback, cost variance information, and incident logs to identify operational improvements.
  • •Reconciled invoices, supplier payments, and guest billing, systematically identifying financial discrepancies and maintaining accurate financial records.
  • •Translated operational and booking data into clear executive summaries for B2B partners and senior stakeholders.
  • •Led multidisciplinary teams of 10+ staff members, managing workloads, service quality standards, and changing operational priorities in high-stakes environments.
  • •Executed structured problem solving and independent decision-making to resolve urgent operational issues in time-critical situations.
  • •Communicated effectively with international clients and corporate partners from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
Operations & Marketing InternOct 2021 – Mar 2022
Apex Himalaya Treks — Kathmandu, Nepal
  • •Maintained detailed client enquiry and booking records, supporting invoicing workflows and payment tracking.
  • •Assisted senior management with itinerary pricing and cost analysis to inform operational pricing decisions.
  • •Analysed social media campaign performance using engagement metrics to optimize marketing reach.
  • •Supported daily communication and coordination between clients, ground suppliers, and internal management teams.
  • •Demonstrated high reliability and analytical diligence, earning a promotion to Tour Manager within six months.
Digital Marketing & Social Media Management2023 — Present
Independent / Freelance — Bradford / Remote
  • •Managed social media activities including content planning, publishing, audience engagement, and performance monitoring.
  • •Developed digital content and campaigns aligned with brand and business objectives.
  • •Monitored engagement, reach, audience behaviour, and campaign metrics to understand content and campaign performance.
  • •Supported digital and paid social campaigns where required, focusing on execution, measurement, and optimisation.
  • •Worked with tools including Meta Business Suite, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, and Microsoft Clarity.
  • •Used digital performance data to identify patterns, evaluate results, and provide practical recommendations for improving content and campaigns.

Certifications & Training

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (Google / Coursera)Jan 2026
Intermediate SQL Statement of Accomplishment (DataCamp)2026
Data Visualization in Power BI Statement of Accomplishment (DataCamp)2026
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate (Google / Coursera)2025
Google Analytics Certification (Google)2025
Social Media Marketing Certificate (Google / Coursera)2025

Key Achievements & Highlights

  • Built independent data analytics case studies published on GitHub and Tableau Public.
  • Earned promotion from Operations Intern to Tour Manager within six months at Apex Himalaya Treks.
  • Managed logistics and safety for 40+ multi-day international expeditions across Nepal.
  • Summited Mera Peak (6,476m) twice, demonstrating extreme mental endurance and high-pressure decision making.