Human Resources Data
Resume:
SUDHA BASAVARAJ
Ottawa, Ontario. K1V 9W8
**********@****.***
OBJECTIVE
Actively seeking a Data Analyst Position
SKILLS OVERVIEW
o Familiarity with databases and quantitative analysis using
statistical packages.
o Training in demographic techniques and epidemiologic studies.
o Competent in dealing with the public verbally and in writing.
o Analytical and Research skills and is self-motivating.
o Work over-time repeatedly during deadlines and with short
notice.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS:
Health Canada, Ottawa, ON.
2001
o Developed a data dictionary for SAS datasets.
o Used emissions data in Ontario to predict cardiovascular and
respiratory disease rates.
o Performed meta-analysis of air pollutants and mortality rates in
capital cities in Europe and in North America.
o Printed SAS frequency tables on mortality by Canada geographic areas.
o Scientific and medical journal articles were searched using internet
browser.
Health Canada, Ottawa, ON. 2000-
2001
o Used record linkage birth and death data in Canada to predict Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome rates.
o Investigated risk factors and developed relative risks using SAS
logistic regression
by parity, birth weight, birth order, gestational age and maternal
age.
o Printed SAS frequency tables on mortality by national and provincial
areas.
o Scientific and medical journal articles were researched using a
literature search.
o Report was written using SAS data on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
(SIDS).
o Graphs of SIDS by year and province were made in LOTUS-123.
Health Canada, Ottawa, ON
1992
o Wrote replies to ministerial letters and correspondence.
o General Social Survey data on disability and hospital administrative
data was used to prepare a report on the Health and Economic
Consequences of Smoking.
o Prepared a report on Smoking and Loss of Longevity in Canada.
SCIENTIFIC WORK:
Environment Canada, PVM. Gatineau, PQ. 2001-
2006
o Developed emissions forecasts between 2000 and 2020 for Criteria Air
Contaminants (TPM, PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SOx, VOC, CO, NH3).
o Emission forecasts were verified for concordance with provincial
emission limits. Heavy metals inventory and forecast was developed
for Mercury, Lead and Cadmium.
o Tested the query sites for Criteria Air Contaminants, Heavy Metals,
Dioxins, Furans and Persistent Organic Pollutants. Prepared EXCEL
files for web posting.
o Performed SQL queries on the National Pollutant Release Inventory
database.
o Journal articles were searched using internet browser.
CENSUS WORK:
Statistics Canada, Gatineau
2011
o Answered questions regarding the Census and the National Household
Survey (NHS).
o Assisted people to complete questionnaires on the Census Help Line.
o Keying the questionnaire data and coding the NHS information using
North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code.
Statistics Canada, Ottawa
1996
o Assisted in the 1996 census processing and the final census edits
before release of data. Performed the Reverse Record Check.
SURVEY ANALYSIS
Statistics Canada, Ottawa
2000
o Participated in all stages of survey operations, content development,
questionnaire design, data collection, processing, error detection,
reporting, evaluation, documentation and report writing.
o Systems and modular testing of Computer Assisted Telephone Interview
programs. Analysis of Public Service Employee Survey data using
ANOVA and Regression in SPSS statistical package.
o Used SAS to verify pilot survey estimates of Canadian graduates
residing in Canada and those emigrated to the United States. Printed
reports using Beyond20/20.
Human Resources Development Canada, Gatineau
1999
o Analyzed Student Loan usage in the M204 database using, gender,
province, field of study and level using Mainframe SAS.
o Generated frequency tables and statistical reports for higher studies.
Statistics Canada, Ottawa
1998
o Updated documentation on the Consumer Price Index System file using
Power Point and Word Perfect. Programmed CPI system software in C
and Unix.
o Edited and tested questionnaires for Computer Assisted Programmed
Interviews for the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and
Youth. Used MS Project to prioritize tasks for discussion in
meetings.
Statistics Canada, Ottawa
1997
o Documented Tax Data Tapes from Revenue Canada, download information,
establish a database.
o Helped configure workstations and installed Windows98. Set up
database in EXCEL and produced reports using PL1. Experience with
mainframes, JCL, TSO, ISPF, MSWord.
o Cross-reference PL1 or Natural programs which update or read the files
in the Central Frame Database. Used mainframe SAS to view file
contents.
Statistics Canada, Ottawa
1996
o Help Desk Advisor at the Main Computer Centre. Extensive telephone
experience with helping customers and directing calls to the correct
service area.
o Updated system accounts and password access.
Statistics Canada, Ottawa
1990-91
o Evaluated components of demographic change and rates of census
undercoverage in EXCEL. Presented seminar on smoking and loss of
longevity.
o Analyzed datasets from the General Social Survey, Labour Force Survey
and Mortality Database. Graphed cause of death tables in LOTUS-123
by Sex and Age.
o Developed and maintained a program in DBaseIII+ to update Agricultural
Surveys. Published monthly and quarterly agricultural reports using
survey data.
o Analyzed Labour Force Survey data. Used SAS to obtain Labour Force
Survey frequencies.
INFORMATICS WORK
Human Resources Development Canada, Gatineau
1999
o Analyzed Student Loan usage in the M204 database using, gender,
province, field of study and level using Mainframe SAS.
o Generated frequency tables and statistical reports for higher studies.
Federal Work Terms and contracts, 1989-2006
EDUCATION:
2004 University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
1982 McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
REFERENCES: Available upon Request
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