Statistics,ArcGIS,SAS,R,Python,Tableau,Excel

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Public Health:Epidemiology and Biostatistics University at Albany, State University of New York

Coursework: Principles of Statistical Inference, Computer Programming for Data Analysis and Management in Public Health, Advanced SAS, GIS and Public Health, Quantitative Methods in Epidemiology, Principles and Methods of Epidemiology, MPH Capstone Seminar, Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health, Healthcare Organization, Delivery and Financing, Biological Basis of Public Health, Introduction to Environmental Health, Public Health for Professionals

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India

Coursework: Internal Medicine, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, General Surgery, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Psychiatry,Radiology

Additional Courses

Python for Everybody Specialization: MOOC by University of Michigan, Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Statistics: Making Sense of Data: MOOC by University of Toronto, SAS Programming Essentials, Introduction to R: By DataCamp, Data Analysis and Statistical Inference: DataCamp, and Intermediate R: DataCamp

Programming Languages: SAS, R, Python, Tableau, ArcGIS, BlueJay Java

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTEER July ’17-present

HEARTLAND HOSPICE

Providing outreach services for the hospice community and their families by addressing their healthcare and spiritual needs of over 50 admitted patients.

Facilitator for the bereavement group at the First Congregational Church of San Jose. As an assistant to the bereavement coordinator I make phone calls to notify bereaved family members of the availability of personalized counselling and offer membership at the bereavement group.

Admin tasks: Expedited patient record maintenance and turnover to the hospice patient directory by 90%. Conducted data checks on patient records and volunteer visit records and enabled their reporting and entry into the Heartland Hospice Database.

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH Feb ‘17 to May ‘17

Data Analyst Intern

Key Accomplishments:

Conducted a literature review outlining the epidemiology and impact of antipsychotic polypharmacy(APP) in children. Provided assistance on the quality improvement project used to track the project’s progress.

Performed comprehensive study and quality checks on new procedures/policies. Utilized SAS 9.4 to create a report outlining the prevalence and predictors of APP among children in the New York State Medicaid mental health population using PSYCKES Medicaid data.

Results: It was hence determined that these factors are linked to increased odds of APP use: Age 14-17 years, Females, Asian race; Hispanics (Adjusted OR); Patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders; drug resistance and longer periods of hospitalization.

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH- OFFICE OF PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND EVALUTION Sept ‘16 to Dec.’16

Data Analyst Intern

Key Accomplishments:

Monitored study developments on an ongoing basis, and proposed and implemented changes as needed. Supported the development of evaluation designs, selection of appropriate data analysis methodologies (SAS, Tableau, SQL and Macro Processors), and project management of the Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) waiver program.

Generated written and graphical summaries of findings and project activities required for the internal and external communications/publications. Extracted, prepared and created analytic files sourcing data from Medicaid claims and other OMH health databases.

Results: Some of the factors that determined higher need for mental health rehabilitation were: individuals displaying aggressive or violent behavior, those who are in the recovering from substance abuse and those who exhibit poor decision making and intentional misbehavior.

PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION GROUP, (NYSDOH) June ‘16 to Sept ‘16

Summer Intern

Key Accomplishments:

Executed data analysis and database management of asthma-related data on prevalence (BRFSS, Medicaid, and Child Health Plus), emergency department visits, hospitalizations, vital records), healthcare services, quality measures and expenditures using SAS 9.4 including the built-in SQL, Macro processors and Microsoft Excel.

Aided the ACP Staff in school and home-based program evaluation projects which involved developing program evaluation questions, creating school based ACP individual evaluation plans, program planning logic models, collecting data, analyzing and reporting on CDC based asthma control performance measures, summarizing results, as well as developing reports and presentations.

Results: As the ACP was in the initial stages of implementation, I Found a minor but significant prevalence in improvement in asthma symptoms and adherence to long term asthma medication preprogram vs post program among children who regularly attended School Based ACPs. Improvement of outcomes could be better evaluated with greater student participation.

BUREAU OF WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,(NYSDOH) Feb’16 to Apr’16

Project Assistant

Key Accomplishments:

Performed a comprehensive study and quality checks on new procedures/policies, led study reviews, generated and compiled medical records as a part of the Harmful Algal Bloom(HAB) Surveillance System. Evaluated and analyzed projects of hospital visits in the New York state with reported exposure to HABs, including reviewing of medical records, extracting data, and conducting data analyses using SAS.

Communicated with the project managers and epidemiologists, coordinating the benefits of the current program. Participated in DOH meetings and work groups related to Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and other waterborne diseases.

Results: HABs exposure brings about a wide range of symptoms that are observed in infectious diseases as well as allergic reactions namely: gastrointestinal disturbances, breathing difficulties and skin irritation. Hence the number of cases of HAB exposure went under-reported.

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI, INDIA July ‘14 to July ‘15

Junior Medical Officer

Key Accomplishments:

Operated in a fast-paced environment with new duties and challenges daily requiring customer service. Formulated treatment regimens for patients with diabetes, asthma and hypertension. Theorized and conceptualized new methods of research related to public health. Examined, diagnosed and managed patients with HIV/AIDS, TB and other communicable diseases.

Produced and updated confidential patient profiles, including a list of patient medications. Maintained records of medico legal cases, such as poisonings, accidents and emergencies in the hospital. Assisted and organized public health education programs, and blood donation camps.

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