Contact
For any questions or concerns please contact askoia@ucalgary.ca.
The Office of Institutional Analysis (OIA) is located at:
MacKimmie Tower, 619
420 Campus Lane NW
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Canada
Contact us
Adnan Ahmed
Director
(403) 220-4016
Adnan is responsible for providing leadership, direction and management of the daily operation to the OIA office. He is also responsible for assisting with the effective administration of the university through technical representation on various groups and committees to ensure informed decision-making at all levels in the organization.
Christepher Claxton
Christepher Claxton
IR Data Scientist
(403) 220- 6819
christepher.claxton@ucalgary.ca
Chris Claxton is an Institutional Research Data Scientist in the Office of Institutional Analysis at the University of Calgary. His work focuses on transforming complex institutional data into clear, actionable insights through data modelling, automation, and interactive reporting. He supports projects related to program costing, rankings analysis, research impact assessment, and strategic decision-making. Chris brings experience in Python, SQL, Power BI, and data visualization, with a strong interest in building tools that make institutional data more accessible and useful.
Gity semnani
Office Coordinator
(403) 220-5107
Gity serves as the OIA Office Coordinator, a role that encompasses administrative oversight, as well as the maintenance of the OIA website and SharePoint platform. She is also responsible for facilitating communication and coordination among OIA team members. In addition, Gity oversees the planning and organization of events and manages both internal and external meetings.
Dr. German Rodriguez, PhD
Senior Institutional Analyst
(403) 220-2605
German transform complex data, especially survey and student data, into actionable insights that inform decision-making in institutional research and student success. He specialize in moving from data to insight through analysis, visualization, and storytelling. With experience in quantitative and qualitative methods, also explore how AI enhances data interpretation and impact. German use SQL, SPSS, Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI to identify trends, improve processes, and strengthen outcomes related to student success.
Jean Gomes
Senior Institutional Analyst / Data Governance Administrator
(403) 220-8788
jtgomes@ucalgary.ca
Jean is the Data Governance Administrator for Institutional Data Governance Practice, including communications and training. Within OIA, Jean’s roles include training service lead, qualitative data analysis, bibliometric reporting, USRI course evaluation support, and UCalgary Qualtrics survey tool brand administrator support.
Phil Johnston
Special Projects Administrator
(403) 220-4018
Phil primarily coordinates the USRI program through which students give valuable feedback about their courses including teaching. Phil has secondary responsibilities of data analysis and support of the university's Qualtrics survey software.
Phil Tran
Senior Institutional Analyst / Data Governance Analyst
(403) 220-5877
Philip is the Institutional Data Governance Analyst. He works on creating the content, processes, tools, and templates to support and mature the data governance practice at the University. He also maintains the IDG Central Repository which contains resources for the university community to discover, learn, and trust their data.
Dr. Pinkal Shah, PhD
Senior Business Intelligent analyst
(403) 220-4021
Pinkal specializes in designing survey tools, managing survey administration processes, and performing in-depth analysis of key institutional surveys such as NSSE and CGPSS. He also contributes to university initiatives by providing data-driven insights for strategic planning, including developing reports and dashboards that give leadership clear, actionable information.
Recas Forbes
Programmer/ Analyst
(403) 220-4019
Recas is the key contact for the U15 TTC, CSRDE, GSFS, and Dcar submissions. Other duties include coordinating the back-end infrastructures and services that provide information for OIA reporting.
Shikha Nayaar
Project Manager and Sr. Analyst
(403) 220- 2537
shikha.nayyar@ucalgary.ca
Shikha is a Project Manager and Senior Institutional Analyst in the Office of Institutional Analysis, supporting institutional strategy through project management and analytical leadership across complex initiatives from concept through delivery. She brings over 14 years of experience across higher education and industry, with a background in institutional analysis and strategic planning. She partners with senior leaders and cross functional teams to advance priorities, support cohesive planning, and guide progress on multiyear initiatives, contributing to evidence‑based decision‑making and sustained institutional impact.
Dr. Sakib Rahman, PhD
Senior Analyst
(403) 220-6819
sakib.rahman1@ucalgary.ca
Sakib Rahman is a Senior Analyst, specializing in program costing, tuition revenue modeling, and UCASS data analysis. He holds a PhD in Economics and has expertise in econometric analysis, economic modeling, and translating complex data into actionable insights to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and academic excellence. Outside of work, he is an avid outdoor enthusiast.
Phuong Thao Nguyen
Junior Data Scientist
Thao is a Junior Data Scientist in the Office of Institutional Analysis. She supports the university’s data systems by building and maintaining data pipelines, improving data quality, and helping ensure that information is reliable for reporting and decision-making. Her work includes developing dashboards for institutional surveys, supporting SQL Server and SSIS-based data processes, and contributing to the modernization of OIA’s data infrastructure. She also applies AI-assisted qualitative analysis to help interpret written feedback and turn complex information into useful insights.