A new year always brings that familiar mix of ambition and overwhelm. We set goals, sketch plans, and commit to finally learn the things we’ve been putting off. If leveling up your data science skills is on your list for 2026, I’ve got something special to help you start strong.
Today, I’m opening up a one‑month free trial to my Substack publication:
👉 https://datascienceinaction.substack.com/newyearoffer
It’s the perfect moment to jump in.
I have been teaching and using my writing to teach people my whole life. I teach technically and academically. My goal is to simplify complex concepts by translating them into real-world applications through step-by-step tutorials.
What is Data Science In Action?
Data Science in Action is a hands-on newsletter that helps you master analytics, coding, and the modern data stack.
Through practical tutorials and articles in SAS, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, data visualization, and data storytelling, you’ll learn by building — not just reading. You might also find me writing political and financial data stories.
Whether you’re sharpening your skills or scaling up to production-ready workflows, this space is designed to turn complex concepts into actionable steps you can apply right away.
Who is this for?
It is for beginners and intermediate data scientists, data analysts, and DevOps professionals. All tutorials, regardless of their level, will cover the concepts with step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and explanations. They will also be easy to follow, self-contained, and compact.
What can subscribers expect?
- Free posts: approachable tutorials, storytelling techniques, and examples you can run instantly.
- Paid posts: deep dives into Docker, Kubernetes, Python, reproducible analytics, and enterprise-grade SAS workflows.
- Occasional excerpts from my books, plus behind-the-scenes insights into how I teach and build real-world solutions.
- Community input: I’ll regularly ask for your challenges and questions — and turn them into future posts. Feel free to share your challenges, and I’ll do my best to help you resolve them.
Subscribe to get full access to the newsletter and publication archives.
More about me
I am an Adjunct Lecturer and an author for Apress and Packt Publishing, having published nine books and currently writing my 10th. All of them are best sellers on Amazon.
Currently, I teach SAS Fundamentals, SAS Programming Intermediate (Test-Prep for the SAS Associate and SAS Specialist Certificates), SAS SQL, SAS Macros, SAS Advanced Programming, Docker Fundamentals, Docker for Enterprise Developers, Kubernetes Introduction, Kubernetes Intermediate, Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Test Prep, Introduction to Python, Python for Data Science, Technical Writing at ONLC (Microsoft Partner), Plurasight Inc., and other venues as a freelance instructor.
I hold two master’s degrees: one in journalism from Harvard University’s Extension School (Data Science Graduate Professional Certificate) and another in computer engineering from Cairo University.
I am the author and co-author of the following books:
- Learn Data Science Using SAS Studio (2nd Edition), From Clicks To Code, Apress Springer Nature
- Learn Data Science Using Python, Apress Springer Nature
- A Complete Guide to Docker for Operations and Development, Test-Prep for the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Exam, Apress Springer Nature
- Learn Data Science Using SAS Studio: A Quick-Start Guide, First Edition, Apress Springer Nature
- The Docker Workshop, Packt Publishing
- Tales about Love and Travel, Arabic Edition, Dar Laila
- Mn Europa El Balad, Arabic Edition, Dar Laila
- Tales from Dreams, Arabic Edition, Dar Dawen
- The Girl and the Butterfly, English Edition, Self-Published
- The Girl and the Butterfly, Arabic Edition, Self-Published
I am proud to have written the first eight books before AI became so creative! 😉
