Dear Solve for Good Team,

I am writing to express my interest in volunteering with Solve for Good. I am a data science professional transitioning from a long and diverse career in telecom and IT, where I have worked across analytics, engineering, quality assurance, management, and product invention. I am nearing completion of a Master of Science in Data Science at the University of Texas at Austin and have completed the MIT MicroMasters in Data Science.

My background includes building data-driven analytical systems, working with complex real-world datasets, and translating ambiguous problems into practical, defensible solutions. I am comfortable working with Python, SQL, statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling, and I continue to deepen my applied modeling skills through hands-on projects.

I am motivated to volunteer with Solve for Good because I want to contribute my skills to meaningful, mission-driven work while gaining hands-on experience in collaborative data science teams. I am particularly interested in projects involving machine learning, forecasting, and predictive analytics, where I can contribute reliably to data preparation, analysis, documentation, and insight generation while learning best practices under senior guidance.

My goal is to grow as an applied data scientist while delivering tangible value to organizations working on social impact and community-focused problems. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to your volunteer projects and learn from the Solve for Good community.

Sincerely, Ali Mahdi