OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a position utilizing my work experience, and my strong

interpersonal, academic, and creative skills.

CORE SKILLS:

. Certified SAS Base Programming (Data and Procedure steps in SAS

programming)

. Certified SAS Advanced Programming (SAS Macros, Advanced Techniques,

SQL)

. SAS Business Intelligence (Web Reports, Information Maps, Stored

Processes, Dashboard Reporting, SAS Graphics and Graphing tools)

. SAS Data Integration (Extract, Transform and load datasets as per

specifications)

. Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and Lean/DFSS Certification:

EDUCATION:

M.S., Textiles Engineering,

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

B.S., Biomedical Engineering

Dean's List, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

WORK EXPERIENCE:

SAS Programer Analyst

February 2014 - current

NCEMCS, Raleigh NC

. Consolidated 50+ enterprise guide projects into one by extensive use

of macro programming

o Made the project more manageable, easy to review, use, efficient

and convenient.

o Recommended and implemented process improvement changes to

increase consistency and standardization across the active

clients' folders and data

o Enhanced existing codebase to handle differences in input data

and standardized output data

. Authored several SAS EG based utilities for the market research team

to speedup existing processes

. Worked with Forecasting team creating technical documentation for some

SAS projects they use periodically.

. Used macro programming to modify each of 36 graphs simultaneously for

25 cooperatives

. Improved code efficiency and created a reliable way of reproducing

their forecasting data analysis from year to year

. Troubleshooting errors and provide solutions upon client request.

(Import issue, report creation issues from version change, libname,

transpose etc)

. Create survey sampling data for 36 cooperatives in Georgia. Required

proficiency in importing data from various sources and data cleansing.

Financial Risk Consultant

October 2011 - August 2013

Financial Risk Group, Cary,

NC

. Used SAS programming or Data Integration Studio to extract, transform

and load datasets by using macros, formats, SAS data and procedure

steps appropriately.

. Learned and incorporated skills from Business Intelligence tools like

Information Maps Studio, Web Report Studio, SAS Content Server etc. to

create and publish business reports

. Worked on project related to early fraud detection, government

policies compliance reporting, business intelligence reporting, web

reports creation etc.

. Attended SAS Business Intelligence Fast Track and Data Integration

Studio Fast Track trainings in February 2013

Product Development and Engineering Intern

October 2010 - May 2011

Arden Companies, Sanford,

NC

. Responsible for fabric and material testing before the samples are

approved for production

. Process improvement in fiber testing to ensure consistency in

manufacturing between all the plants and to improve product quality

. Responsible for Greener Path Solutions (an environment friendly

initiative) data collection for both Sanford plants

. Updated workmanship standards for operations throughout all the plants

Manufacturing, Safety and Quality Engineering

Intern January 2010 - July 2010

Voith Fabrics and paper Roll Systems, Wilson,

NC

. Specific batt type recipes (machine settings) update by working

closely with operators, Manufacturing Manager and Quality Manager.

. Batt Making procedure update by working closely with operators and

coordinating with Quality / Safety Manager for procedure writing

format.

. Assist in implementation of Six Sigma by performing measurement system

analysis, improving data collection (utilization hours, waste

reporting etc.), and analyzing waste reduction

Research Assistant - College of Textiles

August 2008 - December 2011

Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, NCSU, Raleigh, NC

. Developing Anti-bacterial and possibly anti-fungal nanofibers for

Medical textiles by embedding silver nanoparticles in a biodegradable

polymer, polycaprolactone, through electrospinning.

. Leading Anti-bacterial testing team under Dr. Russell Gorga guidance.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

. Mathematical/Analysis Packages: MATLAB, Maple, ANSYS, ADAMS, JMP.

. Software Packages: Adobe PageMaker, VPython, Orcad Capture Lite,

SolidWorks, MSOffice.

LEADERSHIP/COMMUNITY SERVICE:

. President of Hindu Students Council and Yuva (2009-2010).

. Organized Bone Marrow Drives: Conceived notion of organizing bone

marrow registration drive for minorities at North Carolina State

University. Managed group of about 50 volunteers at seven workstations

(2006-2008).

. Cultural Secretary of Hindu Students Council (2006-2008): Coordinated

events and managed almost 200 to 300 people including volunteer teams,

performers and audience.

. Coordinator of North Carolina Young Adults (2005-2007): Planned and

handled activities, meetings, and service projects of group and led

them for two consecutive years.

. Organized and led 400-450 volunteers during Tsunami Relief Clothing

Drive.

. Volunteer at Soup Kitchen and Habitat for humanity (since 2002).

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES:

. Receiving training in Indian Classical dance (Bharathanatyam) since

2005.

. Presidential Award for Academic Excellence (2004).

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