About Me

As an accomplished leader in big data analysis, I leverage my expertise to guide high-performing teams through innovative and efficient projects. My passion lies in combining data analysis with strong leadership to deliver consistent, valuable insights that drive strategic decision-making.

You can download the PDF version of my curriculum vitae here or check my LinkedIn profile.

My Resume

  • Work Experience

  • Data Analytics Associate Manager

    Accenture - 01/2023 - Present

    As a next step in my career at Accenture, I took on greater responsibility, spearheading the conceptualization, design, and execution of advanced big data solutions through cross-functional collaboration. Partnering closely with product owners and leadership, I managed comprehensive roadmaps ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. My expertise extends beyond technical analysis; I actively engage in stakeholder management, gathering and synthesizing new feature requirements while fostering strong collaborative relationships. Through mentorship and coaching, I've nurtured team members' technical and interpersonal skills, resulting in a significant increase in overall team competence. Furthermore, I leverage data-driven decision-making by meticulously monitoring performance metrics and financial targets. This data focus has led to reduced service turnaround times, increased operational efficiency, and substantial cost savings.

    Main responsibilities:

    Client Relationship Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Requirement Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Scope Management, Data Storytelling and Presentation, Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking.
  • Lead Data Analyst

    umlaut part of Accenture, Düsseldorf, Germany, 01/2022 - 12/2022

    Leading a collaborative team as a data analyst, I architected and delivered high-impact big data analytics solutions. My focus extended beyond analysis itself, as I spearheaded automated process enhancements to significantly improve the value and precision of client services. Moreover, my experience in incident management allowed me to coordinate teams effectively, implement response plans, and put preventative measures in place, minimizing the risk of future issues.

    Main responsibilities:

    Incident Management, Automated Process Design, Agile Leadership, Requirement Analysis.

  • Big Data Analyst

    umlaut Communication - 10/2020 - 12/2021

    After finishing my Ph.D., I started a new carrier as a big data analyst at umlaut company. During this time I leveraged my expertise in big data analysis to not only extract meaningful insights and identify patterns from complex datasets, but also design new KPIs based on these findings. This allowed me to translate data into actionable strategies. My leadership skills were instrumental in successfully leading the global rollout of automated data analysis deliveries, ensuring stakeholders receive clear and concise reports summarizing key findings and actionable recommendations.

    Main responsibilities:

    Big Data Analysis, Problem-Solving, Data Vizualization, Software Development.
  • Scientific Associate - Researcher

    Heinrich Heine Universität, Düsseldorf, Germany, 01/2017 - 07/2020

    Since 2017 I'm working in the group of Prof. Dr. Jürgen Horbach at HHU as a Ph.D. student. Our focus during this time has been studying the rheology of Bulk Metallic Glasses (BMG). This has been done by performing extensive Molecular Dynamics computer simulations and analyzing simulation data via Fortran, C++, and Python. In this project, we have studied the effect of deformation on mechanical properties of BMG (by means of elastic constants), and also we identified these effects on vibrational modes of the system and the Boson peak. We also extensively studied the formation and evolution of shear bands in the system. Besides, managing different parallel projects to deliver the desired results at the matching point, supervising undergraduates students for several lectures as a tutor, collaborating with other theoretical and experimental groups from other academies and preparing paper materials for peer-reviewed journals and conferences presentations were also part of my responsibilities.

    Main responsibilities:

    Project management, Data analysis, Programming, Problem-solving, Presentation, Supervision.

  • Research assistant

    Heinrich Heine Universität - 10/2014 - 12/2016

    During these years, while finishing my master studies (M.Sc.) at HHU, I was working as research assistance. I implemented Molecular Dynamics simulations using C++ in order to study the stress formation and relaxation in BMG subjected to shear deformation. This work was then part of my master thesis. Preparing lecture materials and grading student assignments were also part of my responsibilities.

    Main responsibilities:

    Project management, Programming, Data analysis, Problem-solving.
  • Marketing Manager

    Final Target Co. - 01/2014 - 09/2014

    During the time I was working at Final Target Co., my client was Digikala Co., the biggest e-commerce startup in Iran. The project included a complete rebranding, parallel to business expansion.

    Main responsibilities:

    Project management, E-commerce, Team leading, Rebranding, Strategic planning, Writing proposals, Creative ideas.
  • Freelance Web Developer

    Self employed - 01/2012 - 01/2014

    During this time, I was self-employed and mainly focused on designing and developing websites. SEO (search engine optimization) and e-commerce.

    Main responsibilities:

    Programming, Project management, Design, SEO.
  • Web Developer

    Farabar Co. - 07/2010 - 01/2012

    During the time I was working at Farabar Co., my central role was web design and development, multimedia and SEO. Farabar is a full-service web design and development company.

    Main responsibilities:

    Programming, Project management, Design, Presentation, SEO.
  • Client manager

    OPT Consultants Co. - 05/2008 - 03/2010

    My working career started at OPT. Where I learned the basics of marketing and also started organizing events and leading small projects.

    Main responsibilities:

    Planning, Project management, Event organization.

  • Skills

  • Soft skills

    Agile Project Management, Agile Technical Coaching, Business Process Design, Client Relationship Management, Incident Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Requirement Analysis, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Scope Management, Data Storytelling and Presentation, Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking, Scrum

  • Technical

    Programming: Scala, Fortran, C++, Python, Bash, CSS, HTML.
    Visualization: Tableau, xmgrace, gnuplot.
    BIg data handling tools: Hadoop, Spark, Cloud Computing Platforms (AWS)
    Other:Jenkins, Git., CI/CD, DevOps, Software Lifecycle Management


  • Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    Heinrich Heine Universität, Düsseldorf, Germany, 01/2017 - 07/2020

    Soft condensed matter physics.
    You can find more information of my Ph.D. Dissertation"The effect of deformation on mechanical properties of bulk metallic glasses" here.

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)

    Heinrich Heine Universität, Düsseldorf, Germany, 10/2014 - 12/2016

    Soft condensed matter physics.

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

    Azad University, Arak, Iran, 10/2003 - 05/2008

    Applied physics.


  • Publications

  • Shear Bands in Monolithic Metallic Glasses: Experiment, Theory and Modelling

    J. Horbach, R. Hubek, S. Hilke, F. Davani, M. Golkia, G. P. Shrivastav, S. Divinski, H. Rösner and G. Wilde

    Published on 19th May 2020 in Frontiers in Materials

  • Flow heterogeneities in supercooled liquids and glasses under shear

    M. Golkia, G. P. Shrivastav, P. Chaudhuri and J. Horbach

    Published on 17th August 2020 in Physical Review E


  • Hobbies


  • Contact

  • Feel free to write to me!

    mehrdad.golkia[at]gmail.com