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).