Zeeshan Hayat
Research Analyst & Data Scientist specializing in applying machine learning, MIS development, and large-scale data analytics to drive evidence-based decision-making.
About Me
Research Analyst and Data Scientist with expertise in machine learning, MIS development, and social impact analytics.
Professional Profile
I specialize in applying machine learning, MIS development, and large-scale data analytics to drive evidence-based decision-making in donor-funded programmes (EU, UNFPA, AusAID, PPAF, Govt of KP).
My work includes designing impact assessments, poverty diagnostics, GBV analytics, and predictive credit scoring models that shape policy, enable public–private partnerships, and improve livelihoods for millions.
Education
- • MS
- • Masters in Information Technology
- • Masters in International Relations
40%
Monitoring Efficiency Gain
3.5B
PKR Loan Model Portfolio
Key Research Projects & Social Impact
Poverty Alleviation (Govt of KP)
Developed Poverty Score Card (PSC) software based on Schreiner's tool, coordinating surveys covering 100,000+ households to guide geographic targeting of poverty interventions.
EU PEACE Programme Swat & Kohistan
Designed impact assessment methodology for PKR 1.57B micro-hydro projects using Dedoose Outcome Harvesting, directly measuring benefits for 200,000+ rural households.
Gender-Based Violence (UNFPA)
Developed the MIS & GBV cause analytics for KP's largest program, analyzing trends that enabled support for 311,376 WGFS facility users and 700,000+ participants.
SRSP Microfinance Credit Model
Designed predictive machine learning-based credit scoring model serving 160,000 clients with PKR 3.5B loan portfolio, improving repayment rates and expanding marginalized access.
Core Skills & Technical Expertise
Bridging statistical research, machine learning, and enterprise MIS engineering to solve complex socio-economic challenges. Click on any category to view real-world project applications.
Machine Learning & Data Science
🤖Developing predictive and prescriptive algorithms using R, Python, and SQL to solve classification, estimation, and forecasting challenges.
Research & Policy Analysis
📊Designing complex multi-district surveys, poverty scorecard algorithms, project appraisals, and policy evaluation reports for international donors.
Enterprise Systems & MIS
🖥️Designing full-stack enterprise web platforms, custom ERP/MIS databases, and Docker/Git version-controlled software deployments.
M&E Tools & Methodologies
🛠️Applying specialized monitoring methodologies like Outcome Harvesting, Outcome Mapping, and qualitative coding tools.
Gradient Descent Simulator
Visualize optimization in real-time. Adjust parameters to see how learning rate and noise affect convergence speed and stability.
Control Panel
Microfinance Credit Risk Simulator
Experience a simulated version of the predictive machine learning credit scoring model designed for SRSP's PKR 3.5B loan portfolio. Adjust parameters to test applicant risk assessment.
Applicant Parameters
Publications & Textbooks
A selection of my machine learning textbooks and technical guides. Open any guide to study with local SQLite-powered study notes.
Zero-to-Research Machine Learning Textbook (Complete)
Complete 10-chapter Zero-to-Research ML textbook integrating basics, OLS, GLMs, Tensors, Autograd, Convex Optimization, SVMs, Trees, PCA, Spectral Clustering, and Neural Networks.
Generalized Linear Models Mathematical Statistical and Python Guide
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Generalized Linear Models: A Mathematical and Python Guide
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INSTRUCTiON1
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Next Topic Agent Brief
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NOTES README
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Regression Mathematical Statistical and Python Guide Updated
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Regression: A Mathematical and Python Guide
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Location
Remote / Distributed