Alex Ghiță

Freelance Government Analytics Consultant

About Me

Hi, I’m Alex Ghiță, a freelance government analytics consultant with over a decade of experience transforming public and private sector data into actionable insights. My work combines expertise in urban and regional planning, public policy, and advanced data analytics to solve complex challenges for global organizations like the World Bank, GIZ, and national governments.

I specialize in:

  • Developing customized data solutions for public finance, governance reform, and education.
  • Building automation pipelines using R programming and Shiny applications.
  • Designing monitoring frameworks and impact assessment tools for diverse sectors.

Empowering Governance Through Data-Driven Insights

Let’s connect and explore how we can work together to create meaningful, data-driven solutions.

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Key Highlights

  • 10+ years of experience in data analytics and governance consulting.
  • Specialized in territorial and administrative reform projects, including wage reform and fiscal policies.
  • Key contributions, providing high-impact territorial analysis and benchmarking to ESPON projects, program evaluations, policy tools development.
  • Collaborated with World Bank, GIZ, SKAT, EC and other global organizations on governance and policy reforms.
  • Expertise in R programming, data visualization, and geospatial analysis.

What I Do

Government Analytics

Transforming administrative and third-party data into actionable insights for effective policymaking.

Territorial Data Solutions

Leveraging GIS and localized data to enhance decision-making for governance and development projects.

Automation and Workflows

Building efficient, R-powered data pipelines to streamline processes and reduce operational costs.

Public and Private Sector Projects

Delivering tailored analytics solutions for education, public finance, governance, health, and entrepreneurship.


Professional Experience

Freelance Government and Business Analytics Consultant

2013 – Present

  • Delivered comprehensive analytics pipelines for public finance, governance, and education reform.
  • Designed automated data systems for large-scale projects, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
  • Created reproducible workflows and interactive dashboards using R and Shiny frameworks.

Founder & Urban and Territorial Analytics Expert

Centre for Urban and Territorial Development
2014 – 2024

  • Pioneered innovative benchmarking tools and data-driven platforms for urban development.
  • Developed and secured grands and economic contracts portfolios, leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Key focus on territorial and administrative reforms and governance improvements.

Urban Planner & Analyst

Various Roles in Urban Planning and Policy Research
2007 – 2013

  • Conducted spatial and policy analysis for urban and regional development projects.
  • Produced high-impact reports on governance and EU cohesion policy.

Education and Certifications

Education

  • MA in Public Policy and Administration in the EU
    University of Bucharest, Romania
  • MA in Town and Regional Planning
    University of Sheffield, UK
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning
    University of Architecture and Urban Planning “Ion Mincu,” Romania

Certifications

  • R Programmer Track (Datacamp)
  • Data Scientist with R Track (Datacamp)
  • Data Science: Probability (HarvardX)

Let’s Work Together

Ready to turn your data challenges into impactful solutions?
Reach out at contact@alexghita.eu or connect on LinkedIn.