About Me

I graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in Business Analytics, with a background that spans finance fundamentals and real business work, not just coursework.

My interest sits at the crossroads of data and decisions. I want to understand why a business performs the way it does, and figure out what to do about it. That curiosity led me into hospitality analytics, where I worked across multi-entity operations — building financial frameworks from scratch, standardising how properties tracked ROI, and digging through fragmented data to surface what was actually driving performance. It taught me that clean analysis means very little if it doesn't connect to a real decision someone needs to make.

I've also approached problems from a consulting angle, looking at market dynamics, user behaviours, and operational flows. I'm comfortable moving between the detail and the bigger picture, and I try to spend as much time defining the right question as I do answering it.

On the technical side, I work with Excel, Python, Tableau, and Power BI. But honestly, the tools matter less to me than the thinking behind them — how you frame a problem, what metrics actually reflect reality, and how you present findings to someone who needs to act on them.

Outside of work, I've travelled to over 10 countries, which has consistently challenged my assumptions and pushed me to adapt. I train regularly and play squash — less for the discipline cliché, and more because I genuinely enjoy the process of getting better at something over time.

I'm looking to build a career where strategy, data, and operational complexity come together. Industries where the problems are messy and the stakes are real.

Yijia Yuan - Business Analyst

How Can I Help You?

I offer a range of analytical and strategic services to support data-driven decision-making

Data Analysis & Visualization

Transform complex datasets into actionable insights using Python, Tableau, and Power BI

Strategic Planning

Develop data-driven strategies aligned with business objectives and market opportunities

Performance Optimization

Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements backed by data

Database Management

Design and optimize SQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval

Business Intelligence

Build comprehensive BI dashboards and reporting systems for stakeholder decision-making

AI & Innovation

Leverage AI and machine learning to unlock new business opportunities and efficiencies

Education

Data Analytics for Business (MOCE)

University of Sydney

Australia

Feb 2024 - Nov 2025
  • Specialized in predictive analytics, machine learning, and data visualization
  • Coursework: Statistical Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Optimization
  • Capstone project: Predictive demand forecasting for hospitality industry

Corporate Finance (MSc)

Queen Mary University of London

UK

Oct 2021 - Sep 2022
  • Focus on global business strategy and financial analysis
  • Coursework: Corporate Finance, International Marketing, Strategic Management
  • Dissertation: Valuation analysis of Swatch Group using DCF and comparable company methods

BSc Accounting and Finance

Swansea University

UK

Sep 2019 - Sep 2021
  • Strong foundation in financial accounting, management accounting, and corporate finance
  • Awarded Management Project Certificate for outstanding research work
  • Coursework: Financial Reporting, Investment Analysis, Risk Management

Technical Skills

Analysis

  • Python
  • Excel

Visualization

  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • Matplotlib
  • Seaborn

Business

  • Strategy
  • Forecasting
  • KPI Design

Certifications

Agentic AI Certificate

Agentic AI

DeepLearning.AI

December 2025

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Study Australia Industry Experience Program

UNICEF

2025

Let's Work Together

I'm currently seeking Business Analyst opportunities in Sydney. If you're looking for someone who combines analytical rigor with strategic thinking, let's connect.