Data Analysis
Resume:
Swati Vishwanathan
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Education
University of California, East Bay
M.A. Communication (2011-2015) GPA: 3.97
Department of Communications
Specialization: Qualitative Research, Advanced Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Proposal writing, Critical Media Studies, Network Society
M.A Thesis topic: Media Coverage of Obamacare Rollout: A Quantitative Content Analysis. This thesis used rigorous data analysis to test the narrative of red-blue state divide by analyzing newspaper coverage in Texas and MA about Obamacare rollout.
Presented paper titled “The Myth of Post-racial America” at Black Lives Matter Conference (2015), CSU East Bay. This paper explores the ethical question of whether we really live in a post racial society and the ambiguities around the concept of meritocracy.
Presented paper titled “Yahoo appoints pregnant CEO: Deconstructing the Media Blitzkrieg” at National Communication Association Conference (2013), Washington D.C and also at CSU Student Research Competition (2014). This paper explores how the appointment of a female CEO is framed in mainstream digital media.
Recipient of Communication Department Merit Scholarship (2015).
University of Delhi, India
M.A. Social Work (2004-06)
B.A. Mass Media & Mass Communication (2001-04)
Professional Experience
Research and Communications Intern, Kids in Common
September 2012-March 2014
Review, proof read and edit content sent by local nonprofits to create the monthly digital newsletters using Constant Contact, a web mailing newsletter service. The monthly newsletter serves as a marketing channel for local nonprofits to advertise about their programs.
Generated data tables using MS Excel for Kids Count Data Book which presented data relating to children’s well-being in Santa Clara County.
Outreach Volunteer, Ro for Congress
Conducted door-to-door ca.mpaigning for Ro Khanna in his bid for a seat in the Senate over Congressman Mike Honda
Analyst, Kit Solutions, Pittsburgh, USA
March 2008-March 2009
Generated data tables by retrieving data from automated Kit Solution database to track reporting compliance by agencies receiving federal grants.
Drafted several Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) documents for the company.
Infant Teacher, Pittsburgh, USA
January 2008-March 2008
Research Analyst, Azim Premji Foundation, India
June 2006-August 2007
Implemented an evaluation study of Computer Aided Learning Program in over 400 schools. Conducted pre-testing of data tools, trained data collectors, reviewed the data collection process, conducted data cleaning, coding and analysis. Created reports which included findings and insights based on data analysis.
Conducted secondary research study on pre-service teacher education in India.
Drafted a concept paper on Common Schooling.
Conducted case study in a primary school to investigate they hypothesis whether there was improvement in attendance of students after the introduction of digital technology in the school. Findings and insights were shared in the form of a case study report.
Conducted Focus Group Discussion with teachers in Pondicherry to understand the problems they faced in the implementation of digitally aided learning in schools.
Software Skills
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Blogspot, SPSS
Data Analysis Skills
Data cleaning, coding, generating descriptive and summative statistics, pivot tables, advanced testing like chi square, t test and generating bell shaped curves, graphs and many other statistical functions using MS Excel. I also have preliminary exposure to SPSS and SAS.
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