MAHDER TELLA
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SUMMARY
Diligent Data Analyst with over three years of experience in data analytics and statistical analysis. Seeking a position to contribute my diverse skills in large dataset manipulation, data visualization, and machine learning/AI. An MPH and MSBA, coupled with strong skills in leadership, research, project management, and cross-functional collaborations and communication skills, make a definite asset to the organization.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• R
• Python
• SQL
• SAS
• SAS Data Mining
• SPSS
• Tableau
• Microsoft Power BI (Advanced)
• IBM Watson Studio
• ArcGIS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Louisville Division of Infectious Disease Louisville, Kentucky, USA Data Analyst February 2019 – Present
• Conducts thorough analyses of statistical data through real-time descriptive and inferential statistical methodologies of clinical and non-clinical study data using R, SAS, and ArcGIS software.
• Provide expertise in the development and maintenance of data management systems such as REDCap™ to produce custom-built electronic databases and provide data security for the clinical data during data collection, transmission, and storage.
Regulatory Specialist February 2018 – March 2019
• Served as liaison to the University of Louisville Institutional Review Board (IRB) and 10 Louisville-area health partners, to perform research studies and guarantee compliance of protocols.
• Ensured protection of the Division of Infectious Disease and participating patients by completing all regulatory submission requirements and maintaining all compliance policy, procedure, and guideline requirements for clinical research.
Research Assistant November 2017 – March 2018
• Created and updated CDM processes and Standard Operating Procedures for the Ryan White HIV/AID Clinic and the Community-Acquired Pneumonia Organization International Cohort studies. Changsha Education College Changsha, Hunan, China
English Teacher June 2016 – September 2016
• Planned, developed, and executed core English concepts and health promotion to 150 English teachers
• Demonstrated cross-cultural and communication skills PROJECTS
Biostatistics Capstone:
• Conducted independent screenings for patients in 10 different Electronic Medical Recording systems (EMRs) that serve a cohort retrospective observational study (University of Louisville’s Pneumonia study).
• Conduct and validate statistical analyses, create summary tables, listings, and figures in SAS and R. Data Analytics Capstone: Expected Completion Date - August 2020 2
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Business Analytics August 2020 University of Louisville College of Business
Master of Public Health in Biostatistics May 2020
University of Louisville School of Public Health & Information Sciences Bachelor of Science in Biology December 2015
University of Kentucky
Honor: Dean’s List 2011
PUBLICATIONS
• Stephen Furmanek, MS MPH, Connor Glick, BS, Thomas Chandler, MPH, Mahder Tella, MPH, William Mattingly, PhD, Julio Ramirez, MD, Timothy L Wiemken, PhD. “The City of Louisville Encapsulates the United States Demographics”. The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections. 2020.
• Forest W. Arnold, DO, MSc; Mark V. Burns, MD; Kamran Mahmood, MD; Darmaan Aden, MD; Stephen Furmanek, MPH, MS; Mahder Tella, MPH; Connor Glick, MS; Anupama Raghuram, MD; Leslie Beavin, MD; Rodrigo Cavallazzi, MD; Dawn Balcom, DNP; Leslie Wolf, PhD; Kenneth E. Palmer, PhD; Ruth Carrico, PhD; Julio A. Ramirez, MD. “Endemic Human Coronaviruses in Hospitalized Adults with Community- Acquired Pneumonia in the City of Louisville, Kentucky”. The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections. Vol. 4, Issue. 1, Article 1. 2020.
• Julio A. Ramirez, MD; Ruth Carrico, PhD; Rodrigo Cavallazzi, MD; Leslie Beavin, MD; Anupama Raghuram, MD; Mark V. Burns, MD; Kamran Mahmood, MD; Darmaan Aden, MD; Angeline Prabhu, MD; Dawn Balcom, DNP; Stephen Furmanek, MPH; Leslie Wolf, PhD; Kenneth E. Palmer, PhD; Mahder Tella, MPH; Connor Glick, MS; Forest W. Arnold, DO. “Community-Acquired Pneumonia due to Endemic Human Coronaviruses compared to 2019 Novel Coronavirus: A Review”. The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections. Vol. 4, Issue. 1, Article 2. 2020.
• Andrea Reyes Vega, M.D.; Yasmany Garcia, M.D.; Chanakya C Tirumala, M.D.; Praneet K Srisailam, M.D.; Anupama Raghuram, M.D.; Paula Peyrani, M.D.; Stephen Furmanek, M.P.H., M.S.; Mahder A Tella, M.P.H.; Jeffrey D Ritzhentaler, M.S.; Jesse Roman, M.D.; Julio A Ramirez, M.D. “The Elevated Systemic Cytokine Levels in HIV Patients Are Not Associated with An Elevated Pulmonary Cytokine Environment”. International Cytokine and Interferon Society. Elsevier. Vol. 126, Article 154970. 2019. SCHOLARSHIPS & CERTIFICATES
Scholarships:
• William C. Parker Scholarship, University of Kentucky
• Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES), State of Kentucky Certificate: SAS Global Certification (Expected August 2020) VOLUNTEER
International Program Director
Tegaru Professional Network
October 2019 - Present
Executive Program Director
Tigrean Community of Kentucky
June 2019 - Present