Rana

Quick Info

Position
Head of Insights
Location
Dubai, AE
Experience
10+ years

Rana

Head of Insights

Head of Insights at SilaCities, specializing in urban data analysis and strategic recommendations

About

Rana leads the Insights team at SilaCities, where she transforms complex urban data into clear, actionable intelligence that drives decision-making for cities and urban stakeholders. With over 10 years of experience in urban analytics, business intelligence, and strategic consulting, Rana has helped dozens of cities optimize their operations and improve citizen services.

Rana's work involves analyzing diverse data sources to uncover patterns, trends, and opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed. She specializes in data visualization, storytelling with data, and translating technical findings into business recommendations. Her insights have informed major urban planning decisions, infrastructure investments, and policy changes across multiple cities.

Before joining SilaCities, Rana worked as a strategy consultant specializing in smart city initiatives and urban development. She has advised government agencies, real estate developers, and urban planners on data-driven decision making and performance optimization.

Rana is passionate about making urban data accessible and useful to non-technical stakeholders. She holds a Master's degree in Urban Planning with a focus on Data Analytics and is a frequent speaker at urban innovation conferences.

Areas of Expertise

Urban AnalyticsData AnalysisStrategic InsightsBusiness IntelligenceUrban PlanningData VisualizationStrategic ConsultingPerformance Metrics

Specializations

  • Urban Data Analytics
  • Strategic Insights & Recommendations
  • Data Visualization & Storytelling
  • Performance Optimization
  • Stakeholder Communication

Education

Master of Science in Urban Planning & Analytics
Urban Studies Institute
2014
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
State University
2012

Professional Experience

Senior Strategy Consultant
Urban Strategy Group
2017-2021

Advised cities on data-driven planning and smart city initiatives

Data Analyst
Government Analytics Office
2014-2017

Analyzed urban performance data for policy recommendations

Professional Certifications

Certified Analytics Professional
Tableau Desktop Specialist

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