Hello! I am Rod Sardari, a blended array of [BI analyst, GIS lecturer, photographer, and marathon runner].
Welcome to my Data Analytic Repository (RODDAR). Here, I’ll share some tips and learning resources related to geospatial analysis, mapping tips, Geo-AI, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and blogs related to travel destinations.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
Member of the City of Plano's GIS and Business Intelligence (BI) team.
Collaborated with various departments to analyze, visualize, and refine data for ensuring high-quality information is available for analysis.
Streamlined data processes using tools such as Tableau Prep.
Delivered actionable insights through dynamic and interactive visual dashboards.
Teach GIS and Business Intelligence (BI) tools at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Instruct the Spatial Data Science course, focusing on integrating GIS and geo-analytic tools with BI tools.
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)
The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS)
Photography and running are my meditations to clear my mind!
Cowtown Marathon, Fort Worth, Texas: 2025
BMW Dallas Marathon: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Oklahoma City Marathon: Memorial Run 2023
Frisco Big Star Half Marathon, 2022, 2023, 2024
McNabs Island, Halifax, 2024
