Karim's Portfolio | Experience

The Walt Disney Company

Industrial Engineering Intern

At Disney, my internship was highly analytical—centered on data analysis, storytelling, and stakeholder presentations across multiple teams. I worked on projects with Project Development, Park Operations, Transportation, and Facilities & Operations to drive efficiency and improve decision-making.

My primary focus was on the Food & Beverage Team, where I optimized Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) operations across all four theme parks. I analyzed restaurant performance, streamlined processes, and developed automated data solutions to improve operational efficiency and guest experience.

Power BI Dashboard for QSR Performance Tracking

Designed and developed a Power BI dashboard that pulled data from Snowflake, SAS, and Excel to generate real-time scorecards for restaurant operators and stakeholders.
Automated a previously manual reporting process, reducing turnaround time from a day to near instant results.
Provided high-quality insights on restaurant performance, enabling data-driven decisions.
Enabled stakeholders to track trends and identify improvement areas in real-time.

Ginkgo Bioworks

Analyst Intern

At Ginkgo Bioworks, a leading biotech company, I worked across multiple teams, primarily in Lab Management. My focus was on data analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency. I worked with large datasets using Tableau, Snowflake, and Excel to monitor lab testing quality and identify trends.

Lab Tracker & Data Quality Reporting

Developed an Excel-based reporting system that ingested 10,000+ weekly data points from Tableau and Snowflake.
Created automated reports tracking valid versus unusable test results, identifying trends and flagging inconsistencies.
Presented findings in weekly meetings, driving decisions on lab improvements and optimizations.
Enabled teams to take proactive steps, reducing waste and inefficiencies.

Rogers Corporation

Market Research Analyst Intern

At Rogers Corporation, I worked on the Market Segment Team, conducting market research and data analysis to identify strategic opportunities for business expansion. I leveraged Salesforce and external market data to assess industry trends and uncover potential areas for growth.

Market Replication & Business Expansion Strategy

Conducted in-depth market research using Salesforce and external data to identify attractive new business opportunities.
Analyzed key market trends, competitor positioning, and sales data to determine the best regions for expansion.
Delivered comprehensive presentations to stakeholders with data-backed insights.
Developed a targeted list of high-quality leads, empowering the sales team to pursue new revenue opportunities.

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