Usman Babar
BHX
Summary
Data Scientist and Analyst with a Master's in Data Science and a strong foundation in Software Engineering. Currently working as a Data Scientist/Analyst (Energy Market) at Chevron Products UK Ltd, combining advanced analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence to deliver actionable insights in energy trading. Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, communicate complex ideas clearly, and develop predictive solutions to enhance decision-making in high-impact environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Scientist/Analyst (Energy Market)
Chevron Products UK Ltd
London, City of London
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Enhanced data-driven decision making by developing predictive models and algorithms.
- Created dashboards and visualizations in Power BI to monitor KPIs and market conditions for the trading desk.
- Collaborated with traders and analysts to translate business problems into data-driven solutions.
- Processed and integrated structured and unstructured data from internal systems and third-party providers (e.g., Platts, ICE).
- Conducted statistical analysis to identify trends in large datasets.
- Automated data pipelines using Power Automate and Azure Data Factory for real-time data ingestion and processing.
- Performed data extraction, transformation, and loading tasks to facilitate data processing.
Crude Trading Analyst
Chevron Products UK Ltd
London, City of London
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Entered trades and managed front-office P&L, VAR, and exposure reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Produced daily and monthly trading reports used by senior management and trading teams.
- Supported crude traders by analyzing historical trade data, freight rates, and arbitrage opportunities.
- Investigated market anomalies and back-tested trading strategies for potential implementation.
Data Scientist (Internship)
Chevron Products UK Ltd
London, City of London
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Designed dashboards for trading strategy reviews and market monitoring using Power BI.
- Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) and built regression models to estimate correlations in market variables.
- Assisted in the development of predictive models for commodity prices using time-series techniques.
- Created visualisations for improved understanding of complex datasets.
- Cleaned and pre-processed raw data for quality assurance purposes.
Education
MSc - Data Science with Professional Placement
University of Essex
Colchester, Essex 10.2018 - 11.2020
BSc - Software Engineering
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Islamabad, Pakistan 02.2013 - 03.2017
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Excel
- Scikit-learn
- XGBoost
- Regression Models
- Time Series Forecasting
- Microsoft Azure
- Databricks
- Azure Data Factory
- PowerApps
- Power Automate
- APIs
- Azure SQL
- Hypothesis Testing
- PCA
- Pandas
- NumPy
- PySpark
- Energy Market Analysis
- Power Query
- DAX
- A/B Testing
- TenserFlow
- Data Analysis
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Statistical Modelling
- Statistical Analysis
- Crude Trading
Certification
- Mastering Oil Trading Concepts
- Overview of European Gas and Power
- LNG Value Chain Fundamentals
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Punjabi
Native
Accomplishments
LTIP (Long Term Investment Plan) executive award in 2023-24 and 2024-25 for outstanding performance
Affiliations
- Cricket, UFC, Boxing, Hiking, Running, Coding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Data Scientist/Analyst (Energy Market)
Chevron Products UK Ltd
11.2021 - 05.2025
Crude Trading Analyst
Chevron Products UK Ltd
11.2020 - 11.2021
Data Scientist (Internship)
Chevron Products UK Ltd
07.2019 - 11.2020
MSc - Data Science with Professional Placement
University of Essex
10.2018 - 11.2020
BSc - Software Engineering
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
02.2013 - 03.2017
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