Open to work · September 2026 onwards

Computer Science & Data Analytics

Ferdinand
Taslim

+60 14-669 6731

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

CS student specialising in Data Analytics with a CGPA of 3.88/4.00. Turning complex data into clear decisions through programming, statistical modelling, and visualisation. Currently seeking full-time opportunities.

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01 — About

Turning data into
decisions

I'm an international Computer Science student at Asia Pacific University, specialising in Data Analytics. Originally from Pontianak, Indonesia, passionate about extracting meaningful patterns from complex data and building systems that solve real problems.

My work focuses on data analytics, including statistical modelling, data preprocessing, and insight generation, alongside building interactive dashboards and data-driven applications. I also have experience supporting audit processes with data analytics, developing IT solutions, and contributing to system design to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Currently seeking a full-time position, where I can apply data analytics skills to real-world challenges.

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Data Analytics

Statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and visualisation using Python, R, and Power BI.

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AI & Machine Learning

Building chatbots, classification models, and AI-powered apps leveraging modern APIs.

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System Development & IT Solutions

Full-stack experience in Java, Python, C, JavaScript, and SQL database systems.

02 — Education

Academic background

Sep 2023 – Sep 2026

Bachelor of Computer Science — Data Analytics

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

cGPA: 3.92 · Vice Chancellor's List

Sep 2023 – Sep 2026

Bachelor of Computer Science (Dual Degree)

De Montfort University, UK

Dual Degree Program

Jul 2020 – Jun 2023

Mathematics & Natural Science

St. Peter Senior High School, Pontianak

Final Mark: 93.73/100 · Secondary Education

03 — Experience

Where I've contributed

Latest Experience

Jul 2025 – Oct 2025

Internal Audit (Data Analytics) Intern

ADA Data & AI Solutions

Applied data analytics to perform continuous audits on revenue recognition, access controls, and travel compliance — integrating, cleaning, and reconciling cross-functional datasets to surface discrepancies, control gaps, and policy violations.
Built end-to-end data pipelines and Power BI dashboards (Travel Portal, Financial Governance, General Ledger, Access Control, AP/AR) to monitor compliance, detect anomalies, and support real-time decision-making for auditors and HR.
Conducted data validation and cross-referencing across multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability of audit evidence, strengthening internal control assessments.
Transformed raw operational and financial data into interactive visualisations and audit-ready insights, improving efficiency in risk assessment, exception tracking, and financial oversight.

PythonPower BISQLDAXData Auditing

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Oct 2024 – Oct 2025

Staff — IT & Innovation Division

PPIDK Asiania

Led development of a database-driven scholarship website benefiting 100+ Indonesian students across Asia-Oceania.
Supported the organisation's official website, enhancing functionality and user experience.
Operated virtual platforms for online events and webinars for hundreds of participants.

NotionWordPressElementorIT Operations

PPIDK event

Team

Apr 2025 – Nov 2025

Maybank Global M'bassador 2025

Maybank — Global Programme

Selected for the prestigious programme empowering students to upskill, lead, and collaborate globally.
Analysed Forex market using macroeconomic indicators on EUR/USD and GBP/USD with Python, Jupyter Notebook, and Power BI.

Dec 2024 – Present (inactive)

Research Consultant

WorldQuant

Develop predictive financial models (alphas) to identify trading opportunities in global markets.
Optimise and backtest models using historical financial data to ensure robustness and reliability.

Quantitative FinanceBacktestingAlpha Research

04 — Projects

Things I've built

Machine Learning · Power BI

Customer Churn Prediction & Analytics

Developed and optimized Machine Learning models using Python to predict customer churn. Visualized insights and business impact using Power BI, enabling better customer retention strategies and targeted interventions.

PythonScikit-learnPower BIPandas

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Hackathon · AI · 5-Person Team

Vouch AI — Prototype Website for Merchants

Developed backend components and an AI-powered chatbot using OpenAI API, Supabase, and n8n at the UM Hackathon. Enabled automated business recommendations, improving merchant decision-making.

JavaScriptOpenAI APISupabasen8nPostgreSQL

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Business Intelligence · SQL

Business Intelligence Dashboard & Analytics

Developed an OLAP cube and interactive Power BI dashboard for a global bicycle manufacturer using SQL Server. Analyzed global sales trends and customer demographics to deliver actionable recommendations on regional marketing and product-class prioritization.

Power BISQL ServerOLAPDAX

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Data Analytics · Python

Forex Market Analysis & Macroeconomic Impact

Analyzed the impact of macroeconomic indicators (inflation, GDP, interest rates) on major currency pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD) using Python and Jupyter Notebook. Applied data analysis techniques to identify correlations and trends.

Python Jupyter Power BI

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R Programming · Statistics

Consumer Credit Risk Analysis

Conducted data analysis on consumer credit risk classification using R Programming, identifying key factors influencing creditworthiness as part of the Programming for Data Analytics module.

R Statistical Modelling Data Viz

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AI · NLP · Chatbot

Mellodie AI Chatbot

Created Mellodie, an AI-powered chatbot to educate users about the mellophone instrument as part of the Artificial Intelligence module, leveraging natural language processing for interactive learning.

Python NLP AI/ML

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05 — Skills

Technical toolkit

Programming Languages

Python Java R C JavaScript SQL C++ Rust

Frameworks & Libraries

Pandas NumPy Scikit-learn Matplotlib Swing GUI n8n

Tools & Platforms

Power BI Jupyter Notebook GitHub Supabase PostgreSQL Microsoft Office VS Code

Concepts & Methods

Machine Learning Data Visualisation OOP Statistical Analysis NLP Backtesting

Awards & Certifications

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3rd Place — APU WorldQuant BRAIN Alphathon 2024

Making it to the one of the top contenders in a quantitative research competition, showcasing strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

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Bronze Award — PPKOMP 2024

Achieved Bronze in a national competitive programming contest, demonstrating problem-solving and algorithmic expertise.

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Vice Chancellor's List — APU (2023-2025)

Recognized for outstanding academic excellence and having GPAs of more than 3.7 in the first year and second year of study.

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Accounting 1 Course Completion Certificate - University of Lausanne (via Coursera)

Completed foundational training in financial accounting, including preparation and interpretation of financial statements, accounting principles, and transaction analysis.

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The Most Progressive Member - PPIDK Awards 2025

Recognized for exceptional growth, active contribution, and consistent performance in organizational activities and initiatives.

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Gold Level — WorldQuant Challenge

Achieved Gold level certification in the WorldQuant quantitative finance challenge.

Datacamp GitHub Foundation Track

Udemy Business Analysis "A to Z" Masterclass

GDSC: Beginner in AI & Computer Vision

Deloitte × MySkill: SQL Intensive Bootcamp

Deloitte × MySkill: Microsoft Excel Bootcamp

PPIDK Asiania: Event Management Training

FerdinandTaslim

Turning data intodecisions

Academic background

Where I've contributed

Things I've built

Technical toolkit

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Ferdinand
Taslim

Turning data into
decisions