Ali Ashraf

Economics & Data Analytics Student specializing in Quantitative Research and Statistical Modeling

Based in: Lahore, PakistanMost recently: Directed Research Project - Economics of Artificial Intelligence, LUMS (Dr. Ali Hasanain)

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Ali is an Economics student at LUMS with a strong foundation in data analysis, econometrics, and Python programming. He has successfully applied his technical skills to diverse projects ranging from sports analytics to financial sector risk assessments and labor market research.

Experience

Directed Research Project - Economics of Artificial Intelligence

LUMS (Dr. Ali Hasanain)Lahore, PakistaninternshipJun 2025 – Jul 2025

Summary

Directed Research Project - Economics of Artificial Intelligence Under Dr. Ali Hasanain | Jun-Jul 2025

What I did

  • Conducted an in-depth literature review on large language models (LLMs) and their economic implications
  • Analyzed research on productivity effects, labor market transformations, and technological adoption
  • Conducted a literature review of existing research on the economics of artificial intelligence.

Results

  • Identified that AI models struggled with complex mathematical questions and tasks requiring creativity.
Large Language ModelsEconomic AnalysisEnglish

Volunteer Research Assistant

LUMS (Dr. Ali Hasanain)Lahore, PakistanvolunteerJun 2022 – Jun 2022

Summary

Supported research on Pakistan's federal budget and fiscal policy

What I did

  • Assisted with data collection, document review, and background economic analysis
Data CollectionEconomic Analysis

Skills

Technical

PythonPython
Microsoft Excel
Excel Dashboards
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
Data Cleaning
Matplotlib
Power BI
Pandas
Jupyter Notebook
Regression Analysis
Statistical Inference
SQLSQL
Stata
English
LFS (Labor Force Survey) dataset
Urdu
Pitching

Projects

PSL Season 9 - Death Over Batting Analysis

Data Analystpersonal
Analyzed 7,795 ball-by-ball deliveries across all PSL Season 9 matches to evaluate franchise batting efficiency in death overs (overs 16-20). Derived runs per wicket metric to identify Multan Sultans as the highest value death over batting team; controlled for venue difficulty to confirm performance was skill-driven, not venue dependent. Identified Lahore Qalandars as the most bowling-undisciplined franchise at 11.2 extras per match after normalizing for matches played. Built an interactive Power BI dashboard and published full analysis to GitHub.
PythonPower BI
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PSX Sector Analysis - Risk & Return

Data Analystpersonal
Analyzed 66 PSX stocks across 11 sectors using 5 years of daily price data to evaluate sector-level return and volatility. Calculated total return and daily volatility per sector to identify Technology as the only sector delivering exceptional risk-adjusted returns (416% avg return, SYS at 555%). Built a risk-return scatter plot revealing FMCG as the worst trade-off sector - highest volatility with near-zero returns.
Pythonpandasmatplotlib
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Labor Market and Disability in Pakistan

Researcheracademic
Conducted regression analysis on Pakistani labor market data to examine the relationship between disability status and employment outcomes. Interpreted coefficients, statistical significance, and policy implications of econometric results. Applied statistical techniques to evaluate labor market participation and employment disparities.
EconometricsRegression AnalysisLFS (Labor Force Survey) dataset

Psychology University Project

personal
Conducted interviews in Urdu and summarized the responses in English for the final project results.
Urdu

Rethinking Data Course Presentation

personal
Explained a research paper and presented complex data in English as part of the Rethinking Data course.
English

Education

BSc (Hons) Economics

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)Economics (Intended Minor in Computer Science)Sep 2022 – May 2026

Coursework

EconometricsData AnalysisArtificial IntelligenceMicroeconomicsMacroeconomics

American High School Diploma

The International School of Choueifat - LahoreAP | IGCSE/O-LevelsMay 2022

Recognition

Certifications

Google Data Analytics

Coursera

Google Generative AI Fundamentals

Coursera

Intro to python

DataCamp

Intermediate python

DataCamp
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