Personal projects

Introduction I’ve always been fascinated by how data can reveal hidden patterns in everyday life. Like many urban dwellers, I often take taxis to save time—working on my laptop in the back seat instead of zoning out on public transport. But I couldn’t help noticing how wildly the prices fluctuated throughout the day! For my daily commuting needs, I regularly use Yandex.Taxi (internationally known as Yango), one of the largest ride-hailing services in Eastern Europe....

Turning Commute Frustration into Data-Driven Housing Decisions When I heard about our company’s plans to relocate to a brand new headquarters, my analytical mind immediately kicked into high gear. As someone who values both sleep and work-life balance, I wasn’t thrilled about potentially extending my daily commute. Could data help me find the sweet spot between affordable housing and a reasonable walk to work? Rather than browsing endless rental listings or asking around for opinions, I decided to approach this challenge like any good analyst would—by gathering concrete data and visualizing it....