About & professional background

Professional profile

I work at the intersection of data processing, information technology and economic analysis, combining institutional experience with quantitative research methods.

Portrait of Tamás Szabó

My professional approach

Throughout my career, data analysis, information systems and the study of economic processes have become increasingly complementary areas of work.

My experience in official statistics shaped an emphasis on data quality, comparability and methodological discipline. Roles in public finance and energy regulation subsequently added database development, business intelligence and statistical modelling to this foundation.

I draw on these perspectives in my research into territorial economic disparities, competitiveness and institutional-fiscal relationships.

Selected professional experience

2023–2026

Lead Data Engineer

Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority

SQL Server data processing, stored procedures, data quality, analytical datasets and BI reporting.

2021–2023

Economic Analyst

Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority

Regulatory and tariff analysis, data reporting processes and statistical modelling.

2019–2021

Analyst

Hungarian State Treasury

BI data analysis, report development, geospatial visualisation and statistical analysis using SAS.

2017–2019

Methodological Statistician

Hungarian Central Statistical Office

Statistical processing of international trade data and quality reporting aligned with Eurostat guidance.

Earlier experience

Organisational Development & Leadership

Consulting and management roles

Training development, institutional accreditation, team coordination and municipal organisational development.

Education and research background

My academic background combines economics, engineering, computing and data science. The dates indicate periods of study; they do not imply verification of a current degree or doctoral status.

2024–2026

Data science studies

University of Pannonia

2021–2022

Computer programming studies

John von Neumann University

2017–2019

MSc studies in Engineering Logistics

University of Pannonia

2013–2016

BSc studies in Technical Management

John von Neumann University

2009–2013

Doctoral programme

University of Pécs

Earlier studies

Human Resource Management and Labour Economics

University of Pécs · Szent István University

Professional principles

Methodological rigour

Data quality, modelling assumptions and uncertainty must be considered when interpreting findings.

Reproducibility

Documenting data processing and research decisions is part of credible analytical work.

Practical relevance

Analysis is most useful when results are clearly communicated and address substantive questions.