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SABARI SHRESTHA

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EDUCATION

Masters in Statistics (August 2015), West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Relevant Coursework:

Statistical Inference, Linear Models, Regression Analysis, Analysis of Variance, Design of Experiments, Categorical Statistics, Theory of Statistics, Statistical Consulting, Statistical Computing, Forensic Statistics, R programming, SAS Base and Advance programming, Sampling Theory and Statistics B.S. in Chemistry (December 2011), Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV SKILL PROFICIENCY

Data cleaning, modeling, manipulation along with transforming, analyzing and interpreting the result.

Identifying and analyzing any trends or patterns in large datasets and possibly come to new conclusions based on the findings.

Generate tables, listing, graphs and charts for epidemiologic studies.

Proficient in data visualization using SAS, R and Excel.

Computer Programs: SAS, SQL, MACRO, JMP, Advanced R program, Python, SPSS, Unix, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MathCAD, HTML, CSS. Able to self-teach new software quickly.

Languages: English, Nepali and Hindi.

PROJECTS

Determination of the predictors that influence the price of cars (Summer 2015)

Cleaned and manipulated large set of data to check the hypothesis about whether the price of cars depends on horsepower and brands.

Predicted the prices of cars by keeping engine size, horsepower, cylinders and brands as predictors.

Used SAS software to perform the inferential statistics using the regression, glm and correlation steps.

Used PROC steps to summarize data and for data visualization like boxplots, histograms, scatter plot.

Self-taught Python’s package Pandas to analyze data using online course and materials.

Performed data analysis using both SAS and Python. Investigate a Catapult design to maximize the distance to first impact using a Fractional factorial experiment (Spring 2014)

Worked with a team of four to inspect the catapult design to maximize the distance of ball travel.

Used 25 with 32 observations and 25-1 Factorial Design with 16 observations.

Used randomization in the experiment to reduce any rubber band fatigue.

Determined the significant factors that affect the distance covered by the ball thrown by the Catapult.

Used JMP software and R programming extensively to analyze and interpret data.

Communicated with team members through email and other virtual media to discuss and plan about the progress and status of the project.

Determination of the effect of soil type, rainfall intensity and vegetation cover on volume of runoff generated

(Spring 2014)

Designed a simulation study to determine the volume of surface runoff (liters) by the effect of soil type, rainfall intensity and vegetation cover.

Used Excel and JMP to manipulate and summarize descriptive and inferential statistics.

Analyzed the same data in SQL programming also to check if the use of different statistical tools or software makes any difference in the final result of data analysis. SEMINARS

N-Mixture Models for Estimating Population Size from Spatially Replicated Counts (Spring 2015)

Researched statistical journals and discussed about the findings with classmates.

Presented the results to the class by using PowerPoint slides. WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV (August 2014 - May 2015)

Supervised chemistry laboratory course three times a week for a group of 22 – 26 undergraduate students.

Provided clear overview of the experiment at the beginning of each class.

Assisted students with laboratory sessions and answered any questions they had about the lab work.

Conducted and graded quizzes for each lab session.

Supervised the students on safe use of chemicals and laboratory safety rules.

Ensured the laboratory was clean and secured after the completion of experiments.

Proctored exams and quizzes along with grading.

Research Assistant, Morgantown, WV (May 2014 - July 2014)

Researched Chemistry and Statistics topics such as Design of experiment, Multiple Range test, Cross validation, Multivariate, Times series, Spectroscopy Data.

Used Excel (Pivot table, VLOOKUP, Arrays) and R for data manipulation, analysis and prediction.

Learnt Advanced R programming and Excel by enrolling in Coursera, EdX and also, by researching online and on YouTube.

Lab Assistant, Laboratory Corporation of America, Fairmont, WV (April 2012 - July 2013)

Managed technical and non-technical procedures to process specimens for medical tests by following HIPAA and lab safety rules.

Worked with a team of people on daily basis to maintain records of customers.

Maintained accuracy of medical data by paying attention to details. Office Assistant, Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV (May 2010 - February 2012)

Reported to the director of International Student Office on the activities of international students.

Communicated with incoming international students through email or phone.

Interacted with the students and helped them with their issues related to visa status, class schedule.

Maintained students records by implementing efficient filing system and by updating information electronically.

Organized orientation for new international students and assisted them to get settled in the university.

Coordinated with teacher of ESL (English as a Second Language) program and students to organize class schedule and activities.

Lab Assistant, Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV (January 2008 - December 2011)

Setup undergraduate laboratory for biological experiment by following safety protocols.

Used knowledge of biology/microbiology/chemistry to perform laboratory tasks effectively.

Prepared required materials such as tubes, petri plates and solutions for biology and microbiology laboratory by being extremely detail-oriented.

Math Tutor, America Counts/Gear Up, Fairmont State University, Fairmont WV (Sep 2007 – April 2010)

Tutored group of 3-4 students from 4-7th grade in their math homework and other math problems twice a week.

Organized math related activities to assist in understanding harder math concept. AWARDS

Graduate Teaching Assistant, West Virginia University, WV (Fall 2014 - Spring 2015)

International Student Scholarship, Fairmont State University, WV (Fall 2007 - Spring 2011)

Dean’s List, Fairmont State University, WV (2007 - 2008)

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