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Hire AzizaAziza N. Khalil
Verified Expert in Finance
Management Consulting Expert
Location
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Toptal Member Since
May 17, 2022
Aziza is a seasoned economic researcher with over a decade of experience in the telecom and regulatory fields. Possessing strong analytical skills, she has the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights. Aziza is highly organized with a proven track record of delivering high-quality research projects to different stakeholders (from governmental to international organizations).
Career Highlights
Data Acquisition Specialist
Tarifica
Economic Studies Manager
National Telecom Regulatory Authority
Co-manager of The Egypt Hub
Sabeel Community
Certification Highlights
Digital Marketing Fundamentals
University of Edinburgh
Inclusive Growth
IMF Institute
Financial Development and Financial Inclusion
IMF Institute
Software Expertise
Other Expertise
Work Experience
Data Acquisition Specialist
2023 - PRESENT
Tarifica
- Reviewed the latest promotions and offers for mobile plans on operator websites and generated concise reports that covered available cellphone deals.
- Conducted market research and analysis on cybersecurity firms in the US.
- Carried out routine checks on automated scrapers on data collection, such as telecom pricing.
Focus areas: Data Analysis, Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA), Remote Work, Client Presentations, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Go-to-market Strategy, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design, Go-to-market Plans, Market Opportunity Analysis, Market Sizing
Economic Studies Manager
2020 - PRESENT
National Telecom Regulatory Authority
- Created a financial and economic diagnostic report detailing performance data on all local telecom providers showcasing 10 distinct metrics for the authority.
- Collaborated with various department heads to identify new opportunities in the market, delivering four new revenue stream initiatives, such as data centers, startup deals, and digital payments. This raised the telecom sector to a 5% GDP contribution.
- Utilized strategic business tools such as regulatory impact assessments and PEST analysis to study the economic impact of telecom initiatives on the local market and deliver market insights with regard to 5G, IoT, and others.
- Prepared a 5-year strategic plan for the growth of the telecom sector in Egypt detailing five initiatives with a forecasted 50% increase in broadband and mobile penetration.
- Developed four sector-specific climate change initiatives and policies, such as e-waste regulation and operators' reporting on energy consumption and GHG consumption for Egypt's 2050 National Climate Change Strategy (NCCS).
- Mentored a team of four economic and financial researchers on various research tools and techniques, delivering four individual economic reports biannually.
- Participated in the ITU Study Group 3 representing Egypt on the international, Arab, and African regions level on several economic, policy, and tariff issues such as mobile roaming, digital identity, OTTs, and International Internet Connectivity.
Focus areas: Research, Business Analysis, Policies & Procedures Compliance, Strategic Planning, Remote Work, eCommerce, Internet Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Client Presentations, Growth Strategy Consultants, Growth Strategy, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Competitive Strategy, Market Research & Analysis, Financial Statements, Startups, Business Strategy, Go-to-market Strategy, Business Models, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design, Market Entry, Go-to-market Plans, Market Opportunity Analysis, Market Sizing
Co-manager of The Egypt Hub
2018 - PRESENT
Sabeel Community
- Planned and organized all Sabeel's spiritual retreats in Egypt, and each has drawn over 150 attendees for the past four years.
- Built and trained a volunteer base that helped organize and oversee logistics of all Sabeel events.
- Created a community to further form and nurture rooted in the inherited wisdom of the timeless prophetic teachings.
Focus areas: Fundraising, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Remote Work, Affiliate Marketing, Client Presentations, Event Management, Digital Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Go-to-market Strategy
Business Development Director
2020 - 2023
Falcon Smokers
- Built the social media pages and website for Falcon Smokers, as well as the online payment platform through Shopify.
- Organized year-round events to increase brand visibility across Cairo.
- Developed a marketing strategy plan for Falcon Smokers to make it available in B2B channels.
Focus areas: Startup Consulting, Marketing, Remote Work, eCommerce, Internet Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Client Presentations, Digital Marketing Strategy, Startups, Business Strategy, Go-to-market Strategy
Senior Economist
2009 - 2019
National Telecom Regulatory Authority
- Developed market, economic, and sector analysis to inform business strategy related to the telecom sector.
- Analyzed information from international reports by organizations such as the IMF to deliver comprehensive data-driven reports.
- Published a quarterly newsletter internally showcasing the status of the telecom market in Egypt.
- Participated in six international conferences and workshops and delivered talks about the role of the telecom sector in emerging markets and digital financial inclusion.
- Generated, analyzed, and reported data to forecast market trends and explain economic phenomena.
Focus areas: Analysis, Economics, eCommerce, Research, Telecommunications, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design, Market Entry, Market Sizing
Research Coordinator
2008 - 2009
British Egyptian Business Association
- Aligned Egyptian businesses with British investors and increased business ventures between the UK and Egypt.
- Built a database of Egyptian companies and businesses to promote trade and investment.
- Wrote and edited all BEBA media statements, reports, and weekly newsletters.
Focus areas: Market Research, Business Development, B2B, Client Presentations, Growth Strategy Consultants, Market Research Analyst, PowerPoint Design
Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor's Degree in Economics
Cairo University - Cairo, Egypt
2001 - 2004
French Baccalauréat (BAC) in Economics
Lycée Français d'Amman - Amman, Jordan
Certifications
MAY 2022 - PRESENT
Digital Marketing Fundamentals
University of Edinburgh
APRIL 2022 - PRESENT
Macroeconomics of Climate Change | Science, Economics, and Policies
IMF Institue
JANUARY 2022 - PRESENT
PredictionX
Harvard University
JANUARY 2022 - PRESENT
Inclusive Growth
IMF Institute
AUGUST 2021 - PRESENT
Financial Development and Financial Inclusion
IMF Institute
APRIL 2021 - PRESENT
Innovative Business Models for Expanding Fiber-optic Networks and Closing the Access Gaps
World Bank
APRIL 2021 - PRESENT
A Systemic Approach to Financial Inclusion
World Bank
MARCH 2016 - PRESENT
Competition Policy in The Digital Age
GSMA
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