Hao Xu

Data Scientist/Engineer | IT Professional | Supply Chain Analytics

Data Scientist/Engineer with 4+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, and IT solutions. Skilled in transforming complex data into actionable insights across industries including supply chain, logistics, and port operations. Expertise in statistical analysis, data pipelines, modeling, machine learning, and visualization. Combining technical proficiency with business acumen, I design scalable solutions that enhance decision-making and deliver measurable impact.

1998 • 27 years old
Male
Master's Degree
4+ years experience
Gothenburg, Sweden
Chinese (Native) • English (Fluent)

Email

xuhao.cth@gmail.com

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hao-xu-b277231b8/

Phone

(+46) 0724430299

WeChat

Magnetrician

Your Name

Technical Skills

Data Analytics & Data Science

Python
SQL
A/B Testing
Machine Learning
Semantic Modeling
R

Data Engineering & Development

AWS Cloud
Git Version Control
Data Pipeline
Database Design
Full-Stack Web Development
Distributed Computing (Hadoop & Spark)
Shell Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)

Visualization & BI

Power BI (M & DAX) | Tableau | Looker
Tableau
Google Looker Studio | BigQuery
Excel/Google Sheets

Professional Experience

Data Scientist

Stena Line

2022.08 - 2025.07

Primarily focus on end-to-end business data analysis — from data extraction and processing to visualization and reporting — to optimize operational processes and enhance decision-making. Some projects such as:

  • Improved estimated ready-for-pickup times for freight using historical data analysis.
  • Developed Power BI dashboards to visualize, monitor and track operations at Ports and Terminals, which have been in continuous use for over two years.
  • Applied Causal Impact Analysis to evaluate and confirm the benefits of a pricing model.

Research Assistant (Data Analyst)

Chalmers University of Technology

2021.04 - 2022.06

Primarily focused on analyzing changes in delivery patterns and customer behavior during COVID-19, providing actionable insights for logistics and retail. Worked on end-to-end research projects — from data collection and modeling to visualization and reporting.

  • Investigated changes in delivery patterns and customer behavior during COVID-19.
  • Conducted data collection, modeling, analysis, and visualization (in Python and Tableau).
  • Confirmed post-pandemic shifts in spending and online shopping trends.

Supply Chain Planner (Intern)

Midea Property Group

2019.06 - 2019.11

Supported a supply chain management internship project focused on demand forecasting, inventory optimization, logistics coordination, and procurement analysis to enhance overall planning efficiency and strategic decision-making.

  • Conducted demand forecasting and inventory analysis to support supply chain planning, improving forecast accuracy and reducing stock imbalances across multiple business units.
  • Performed market analysis on procurement categories, identifying and evaluating potential suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and lead time, supporting strategic sourcing decisions.

Education

Master of Science

Supply Chain Management

Chalmers University of Technology

2020.09 - 2022.08

Gothenburg, Sweden

Erasmus Exchange

Operations Management and Logistics

Eindhoven University of Technology

2021.09 - 2022.02

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Bachelor of Engineering

Industrial Engineering

South China University of Technology

2016.09 - 2020.07

Guangzhou, China

Featured Projects

Track & Trace Dashboard

Stena Line, Sweden 2023.03 - 2023.10

Under the demand of manager, I independently designed and developed a Power BI dashboard to monitor port operations and efficiency at multiple granularities (daily, weekly, monthly). Led the full development cycle, including data extraction via SQL, data cleaning with Python/Power Query, and data modeling/visualization in Power BI. Engaged stakeholders to refine requirements and iteratively improved the solution based on feedback. Deployed the dashboard to production, creating the first centralized tool for port performance monitoring.

The dashboard has been actively used for over 1.5 years, delivering significant value by enhancing operational visibility and decision-making.

Dashboard Screenshot 1 Dashboard Screenshot 2 Dashboard Screenshot 3 Dashboard Screenshot 4 Dashboard Screenshot 5
Python Power BI SQL Data & Semantic Modeling Data Pipeline Data Visualization Data Analysis

Master Thesis – Supply Chain & Logistics

Chalmers University, Sweden 2022.01 - 2022.08

Assessing the Economic and Environmental Effects of Dry Port and Triangulation Transport on the Empty Container Repositioning Problem

  • Conducted research on empty container repositioning (ECR) in Sweden's inland container logistics, focusing on economic and environmental impacts of dry ports and triangulation transport.
  • Built three Agent-based Discrete-event Simulation Models using AnyLogic with real operational data: (1) with dry port, (2) without dry port, (3) with dry port plus triangulation. Simulated container flows, costs, and CO₂ emissions to evaluate efficiency and sustainability.
  • Results showed dry ports reduced transport costs by 66.36% and emissions by 78.86%; triangulation further decreased costs by 25.12% and emissions by 7.85%.
Thesis Research 1 Thesis Research 2 Thesis Research 3 Thesis Research 4
Python Java Logistcs Network Modeling Agent-based Discrete-event Simulation (AnyLogic) Academic Research & Writing

Full-Stack Serverless Photography Portfolio Website

Personal Project — www.haoexplore.com 2025.07 - 2025.08

Independently built a AWS-cloud-powered photography website from scratch, combining personal passion with full-stack development practice to showcase both creative work and technical skills.

  • Frontend: Designed and deployed a fully responsive website using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, featuring interactive galleries, animations, map integration, and 360° panoramic view.
  • Backend: Built a serverless architecture on AWS including API Gateway (REST APIs), AWS Lambda (Python), S3 (storage), DynamoDB (NoSQL DB), and SES (automated emails).
  • Implemented photo processing pipeline with automatic compression, WebP conversion, and thumbnail generation to optimize performance and user experience.
Website Screenshot 1 Website Screenshot 2 Website Screenshot 3 Website Screenshot 4 Website Screenshot 5 Website Screenshot 2 Website Screenshot 3 Website Screenshot 4 Website Screenshot 5 Website Screenshot 5
Full-Stack Web Development End-to-End Development AWS Cloud (API Gateway, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SES) UI/UX Design Serverless Architecture Python

Interests & Hobbies

Traveling

The essence of my love for traveling lies in a deep curiosity and passion for the world. Experiencing diverse natural landscapes, learning about different lifestyles and local cultures makes me feel that the world is truly wonderful, authentic, and full of life.

Photography

I believe everything eventually fades away — nothing can truly be kept except memories. Memories are the only things that are real and uniquely ours. That's why I love using my lens to capture the beauty of the world, making those memories clearer and longer-lasting.

www.haoexplore.com

Hiking & Nature

I am someone who deeply loves nature. In modern cities, where we live surrounded by concrete and steel, hiking and camping offer the best and most accessible way to reconnect with the natural world.

Reading & Learning

Reading and learning share the same essence as traveling: both are explorations of the world driven by curiosity. To me, the true sign of aging is not years, but losing the ability to learn new knowledge, embrace new ideas, and refresh one's perspectives.