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.
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.