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CHRISTOPHER CLAASEN

CHRISTOPHER CLAASEN

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Data and Business Analyst with deep-rooted experience in aviation, spanning operations, quality assurance, and project management. Passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business performance. Specialising in process optimisation, requirements gathering, and translating business needs into data-driven solutions. Proficient in data cleansing and transformation, descriptive and predictive analytics, with advanced capabilities in Excel, SQL, and Python for data analysis. Adept at data visualisation using Power BI and Tableau to drive informed decision-making.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Operations Data Analyst

GDC Middle East
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2023 - 06.2025
  • Generated insights that improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime by 20%.
  • Led quality control and data accuracy initiatives that decreased data input error by 25%.
  • Managed comprehensive maintenance records of large fleet of aircraft, facilitating accurate and timely reporting.
  • Prepared detailed reports and presentations on maintenance performance and compliance for senior management and regulatory bodies.
  • Identified and implemented improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and safety by 12% and 17%, respectively.

Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

LTMI & Sabena Engineering
Johannesburg, South Africa
06.2019 - 09.2023
  • Championed weekly safety inspections across critical aircraft maintenance zones
  • Sustained zero workplace injuries over 2 years.
  • Accountable for releasing aircraft to service post-maintenance, upholding highest quality and safety standards.
  • Responsible for training new technicians as well as enhancing team capabilities and knowledge.

Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician

South African Airways Technical
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2012 - 05.2019
  • Performed comprehensive maintenance on B737-400, -800 and A320 aircraft, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Education

BCom (Hons) - Management Information Systems

University of Cape Town
01.2025 -

Advanced Diploma - Business Analytics

Rhodes University
01.2024 - 11.2024

Advanced Diploma - General Management

University of Pretoria (GIBS)
01.2024 - 04.2025

Advanced Certificate - Management

Management College of South Africa
06.2021 - 07.2022

Skills

  • Operations Performance Monitoring
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Workflow & Process Mapping
  • Lean/Continuous Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Data Cleansing & Transformation
  • Descriptive & Predictive Analytics
  • Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query)
  • SQL and Python for Data Analysis
  • Data Visualisation (Power BI/Tableau)

Certification

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License
  • Lead Auditor
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Datacamp (SQL and Python)

Languages

English
Afrikaans

Personal Information

Marital status: Married

Timeline

BCom (Hons) - Management Information Systems

University of Cape Town
01.2025 -

Advanced Diploma - Business Analytics

Rhodes University
01.2024 - 11.2024

Advanced Diploma - General Management

University of Pretoria (GIBS)
01.2024 - 04.2025

Senior Operations Data Analyst

GDC Middle East
10.2023 - 06.2025

Advanced Certificate - Management

Management College of South Africa
06.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

LTMI & Sabena Engineering
06.2019 - 09.2023

Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician

South African Airways Technical
03.2012 - 05.2019

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