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Vânia Pereira Machado

Vânia Pereira Machado

Certified

Research Analyst

| Lausanne, Switzerland

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My New Certification

Data Analyst

My New Certification

Data Analyst

Analytics ninja, mastering the art of extracting insights from chaos.

My Work

Take a look at my latest work.

github

HR Analytics Atlas Lab

Power BI
github

Analyzing Students Mental Health

PythonSQL
github

Product Sales Analysis Pens Printers

Python
DataLab

Project: Exploring Airbnb Market Trends

Python
github

HR Analytics Atlas Lab

Power BI

My Certifications

These are the industry credentials that I’ve earned.

Data Analyst Associate

Data Analyst Associate

Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Other Certificates

Microsoft Microsoft PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification

Datacamp Data Analyst

DataCamp Course Completion

Take a look at all the courses I’ve completed on DataCamp.

Courses

Introduction to Python
Introduction to Power BI
Introduction to SQL
Intermediate Python

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Institute of Social Sciences (ICS-UL) | Dec 2016 - Jun 2022

Researcher

- Collected, cleaned, and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from surveys, interviews, and field observations across Portugal, Angola, Germany, and Australia to identify trends and patterns. - Designed, implemented, and analyzed large-scale surveys using Qualtrics and IBM SPSS Statistics. - Conducted 6 months of ethnographic fieldwork in Australia, gathering structured and unstructured data through interviews and observation. - Applied statistical and research methods to evaluate hypotheses and generate actionable insights. - Performed qualitative data cleaning, coding, and thematic/content analysis using MAXQDA. - Created clear, structured reports and visualizations to communicate findings to academic and non-academic audiences. - Developed strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills supporting evidence-based decision-making. - Managed the project’s WordPress blog to present research updates and key insights.
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Couture / Decode / Disrupt | Jul 2016 - Sep 2017

User Researcher

- Designed, executed, and analyzed consumer behavior surveys. - Identified customer needs and behavioral patterns through structured and semi-structured interviews. - Applied statistical and research methods to evaluate hypotheses and generate actionable insights. - Conducted in-depth ethnographic research in supermarkets and homes. - Facilitated co-creation and ethnographic workshops, translating insights into actionable design recommendations.

Institute of Social Sciences (ICS-UL) | Jun 2013 - Mar 2015

Researcher

- Collected, cleaned, and analyzed secondary data from international statistical databases, administrative sources, and NGO reports to contextualize social and economic patterns. - Designed, implemented, and analyzed surveys using SPSS Statistics. - Conducted 7 months of fieldwork in Brazil, gathering qualitative data through interviews and observation. - Applied content and thematic analysis to transform raw qualitative data into structured insights. - Produced analytical reports and presented findings at academic conferences.

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Post-Graduation in Data Analysis in the Social SciencesISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa | 2016
Master's Degree in Anthropology: Globalization, Migration and MulticulturalismISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa | 2015
Bachelor’s Degree in AnthropologyUniversity of Coimbra | 2012

About Me

Vânia Pereira Machado

Anthropologist with 7+ years of research, transitioning into data analytics. Skilled and certified in Power BI, Python, and SQL. Passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights. Seeking job opportunities.

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