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BadarGhalib

Senior BI Developer & Data Engineer  ·  Finance Domain Expert

I bridge the gap between raw data and real decisions. With 15+ years in finance and 5,500+ hours of BI delivery, I build Power BI dashboards, AI-enhanced platforms, and data pipelines that move businesses from reactive reporting to proactive intelligence.

5,539+
Hours Delivered
121+
Projects Completed
$50K+
Total Earned
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Microsoft CertifiedPower BI Data Analyst
Badar Ghalib
Total Earned
$50K+
Upwork · Top Rated · 5,539 hrs
Core Skills

Technical Expertise

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Business Intelligence & Visualization

Microsoft Power BIAdvanced DAX Looker StudioTableau Power Query (M)Data Modeling KPI ReportingRow-Level Security
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Data Engineering & ETL

ETL/ELT PipelinesAPI Integrations Data TransformationWorkflow Automation Incremental LoadingJSON/XML Processing Data Cleansing
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Databases & Cloud

Google BigQueryMySQL SQL DevelopmentData Warehousing Microsoft AzureMicrosoft Fabric Google Cloud Platform
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AI & Advanced Analytics

Generative AIAgentic AI Systems RAG ArchitecturePredictive Modeling Machine LearningIBM Watsonx Python Automation
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Finance & Domain Expertise

Financial ModelingFP&A 3-Statement ProjectionsERP Analytics BookkeepingQuickBooks Business Plans
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Industry Analytics

E-Commerce AnalyticsShopify / Amazon Marketing AnalyticsGA4 / BigQuery Google & Meta AdsCRM Reporting Sales Forecasting
Career Journey

Professional Experience

Lead BI Trainer
Apr 2026 – Present
NG Business Intelligence Training Institute · Remote
  • Designed and launched comprehensive Power BI, SQL, and Data Analytics training programs for aspiring BI professionals
  • Created hands-on curriculum covering DAX, data modeling, ETL, and dashboard design using the proprietary NG BI Platform as a live teaching environment
  • Mentored students through portfolio-grade projects and BI certification preparation
Power BIDAXSQLETLCurriculum Design
Senior Power BI Developer & Data Engineer
Nov 2022 – Apr 2026
Independent Freelance — Top-Rated · Upwork · Remote
  • Delivered 120+ BI, data engineering, and AI-enhanced platform projects across 10+ industries for clients in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and Europe — maintaining a consistent 5-star rating throughout.
  • Built end-to-end Power BI reporting system for TruHeight Vitamins (USA) consolidating Shopify, Amazon, and Walmart data — cutting weekly reporting time from days to hours
  • Developed financial performance dashboards for US CPA firms covering P&L, cash flow, and KPI tracking
  • Designed and deployed the NG Information BI Platform — an integrated AI-enhanced business operating system combining CRM, financial forecasting, dashboards, and agentic AI
Power BILooker StudioSQLPythonETL PipelinesBigQuery
Business Intelligence Analyst
Jan 2023 – Apr 2023
Gorilla Commerce · USA · Remote
  • Built finance dashboards for sales, gross margin, and inventory performance — enabling faster weekly business reviews
  • Automated recurring reporting and refresh logic, reducing manual effort by 60%
  • Identified cost-optimization opportunities through variance deep-dives and SKU/channel profitability analysis
Power BIFinance AnalyticsDAXData Modeling
Business & Financial Planning Consultant
Dec 2021 – Oct 2022
Lexen Law · UK · Remote
  • Built investor-ready business plans with integrated 3-statement projections, unit economics, and funding assumptions
  • Developed capital-planning models to evaluate ROI, payback, and risk scenarios for growth initiatives
Financial ModelingBusiness PlansFP&A
Financial Data Analyst
Jan 2017 – Dec 2021
Independent Freelance · Remote
  • Analyzed, modeled, and visualized complex financial datasets for international clients across bookkeeping, budgeting, and strategic planning
  • Developed ETL processes integrating data from multiple financial systems, reducing manual reporting time significantly
Financial AnalysisPower BISQLETL
Accounts & Admin Incharge
May 2007 – Nov 2011
Habib Metropolitan Bank · Lahore, Pakistan
  • Managed branch-level accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting under strict internal control guidelines
  • Supported audits and compliance reviews, ensuring accurate general ledger integrity and month-end close
AccountingFinancial ReportingCompliance
Credentials

Certifications & Qualifications

MS
Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate
Microsoft via Coursera
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Python Developer Professional Certificate
Microsoft via Coursera
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IBM
Data Engineering Professional Certificate
IBM via Coursera
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IBM
Data Warehouse Engineer Professional Certificate
IBM via Coursera
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IBM
AI Developer Professional Certificate
IBM via Coursera
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IBM
Generative AI for Data Engineers Specialization
IBM via Coursera
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Business Intelligence Professional Certificate
Google via Coursera
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Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Google via Coursera
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Cloud Database Engineer Specialization
Google Cloud via Coursera
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M
Database Engineer Professional Certificate
Meta via Coursera
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IQ
Bookkeeping Professional Certificate
Intuit via Coursera
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Project Management Professional Certificate
Google via Coursera · Agile / Scrum
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Live Work

Portfolio Highlights

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Power BI · Finance
End-to-End Financial Performance Dashboard
Advanced Power BI financial modeling covering P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and executive KPIs. Live embedded report.
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Power BI · E-Commerce
Amazon E-Commerce Intelligence Dashboard
Product insights, cost analysis, and customer intelligence consolidating Amazon seller data into actionable Power BI views.
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Power BI · Logistics
Shipment Pricing Dashboard
Rate analysis, cost optimization, and pricing intelligence. Helps logistics teams make faster, data-driven pricing decisions.
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Power BI · Marketing
YouTube Analytics Dashboard
Channel performance, engagement metrics, content trends, and growth forecasting for content-driven businesses.
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Power BI · Sports Analytics
Cricket Analytics Dashboard
Cross-format global cricket analytics covering international tournaments, regions, and player performance — web embedded.
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Looker Studio · Marketing
GA4 + Google Ads Looker Dashboard
Advanced Looker Studio integrating Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, and BigQuery for comprehensive marketing intelligence.
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Social Proof

Client Reviews

★★★★★
Excellent communicator. Made sure he understood exactly what we needed before starting. We will definitely use Badar again as we expand our workbooks.
Craig Cody
ccodycpa.com · 🇺🇸 USA
Power BI Dashboard
★★★★★
Badar was a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive, polite, and knowledgeable — honest, and worked very efficiently. I appreciated his patience throughout.
Market Bold
MBold · 🇺🇸 USA
Business Intelligence Reporting
★★★★★
Great work by a skilled report developer. Would recommend 10/10.
Cedric Degruyter
Casiola · 🇺🇸 USA
BI Reporting
★★★★★
Badar was a pleasure to work with, will definitely be hiring him again.
Aaron Berman
TruHeight Vitamins · 🇺🇸 USA
Data Dashboard (Shopify, Amazon, Walmart)
★★★★★
Badar is quite diligent and knowledgeable. He delivers exactly what he says and his work is excellent. I hope to work with him again.
Carrey Sandera
🇸🇪 Sweden
Financial Forecasting & Projections
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He was awesome to work with and saved me a ton of work. Very precise and responsive.
Matthew Santi
IQ SELF LLC · 🇺🇸 USA
House-Flip Bookkeeping
Academic Background

Education & Qualifications

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ACMA Candidate
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP)
2021 – 2022
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Master of Commerce (M.Com)
University of Sargodha
2010 – 2012
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
University of the Punjab
2003 – 2005
Let's Connect

Ready to turn your data into decisions?

Available for remote full-time roles, senior freelance contracts, and consulting engagements. Based in Lahore, Pakistan — working with clients across USA, UK, Canada, Europe and the Middle East.

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