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Shagufta Kaskar

adle86@r.postjobfree.com • www.linkedin.com/in/shagufta-kaskar/ • 2436 Harmon Cove Towers, Secaucus, NJ-07094.

• 201-***-****

Health Informaticist

Analytical, solutions-oriented professional with over 14 years of experience in diagnostics healthcare laboratories and research, Super Religare Laboratories (SRL). Demonstrated accomplishments in developing and deploying healthcare informatics systems to heighten the efficacy of healthcare data management. Leveraging comprehensive expertise as a Researcher and Microbiologist, improve the capacity of business infrastructure, driving excellence and creating an enterprise ecosystem that improves productivity within clinical environments. Excels at supporting an organization’s strategic direction, analyzing end-user needs and aligning program objectives for one of the top healthcare laboratories (SRL) in India. Successfully published 13 publications in international peer-reviewed journals for the healthcare projects based on India & USA. Core Competencies:

• Full Systems Development Life Cycle

• Project Performance Analysis

• Business Requirements Analysis

• Client Relationship Management

• Risk Management Analysis

• Quality Assurance & Controls

• Data Analytics

• Strategic Planning

• Enterprise Solution Systems

Career Experience

Secondary Investigator, West Ohio Food Bank, University of Findlay, Ohio, USA, summer internship 2019 on project titled “Determining the impact of food insecurity to address social determinants of health and the financial impact.”

Senior Scientific Officer, Super Religare Laboratories (SRL) Diagnostics, Mumbai, India 5/2005 to 12/2018.

Directed daily operations within the Microbiology laboratory, implementing continuous improvements and improving workflow design in accordance with ISO 15189-2012 standards. Customized Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), defining project governance, identifying gaps, and implementing contingencies.

Executed adaptive leadership, overseeing a cross-functional team of 10 microbiologists from Aerobic, Anaerobic, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, Food & Water Microbiology and Operation Theatre Surveillance. Facilitated proper handling of patient specimen and testing as well as validation of tests prior to release of reports.

Enhanced handling of critical patient data, interpreting medical test related queries from specialized doctors and proposing accurate microbiological test to be performed in the laboratory. Leveraged the use of cutting- edge technology to improve turnaround time (TAT) for patient reports.

Weighed operational needs and clinical performance, elevating productivity levels of sample size microbiology section from 40 per day in 2005 to 300 per day in 2018; facilitated steady increases without compromising on accuracy.

Conducted comprehensive assessment of laboratory quality standards, aligning daily operations with National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), and ensuring strict compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Excelled at SRL account level stock management using SAP systems and handling LIS for laboratory report generation utilizing CLIMS software.

Enforced adherence to Health and Safety Operating Procedures, managing biomedical waste and streamlining all processes.

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Education

Master of Science, Health Informatics University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio (anticipated completion May 2021) Master of Science, Microbiology University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Bachelor of Science, Microbiology University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Certifications: Certified in Social and Behavioral Research, Conflict of Interest, Information Privacy & Security

(HIPAA) Program – Collaborative Institutional Training at University of Findlay Certified in CXI Internal Audits & Quality Management Systems as per ISO 15189-2012 – Foundation of Quality, India Certified in Clinical Research

– Institute of Clinical Research, India (ICRI) COVID-19 Contact Tracing Certificate- Johns Hopkins University. Technical Proficiencies: Automated Machines in Microbiology (MALDI-TOF VITEK MS, Biofire Film Array, BacT/Alert 3D systems, Vitek2 Compact Systems, Bactec 320 (MGIT), GeneXpert, Line Probe Assay using HAIN Life Science Systems, BD Affirm, HB&L Alifax System, Mini API System) MS Office (Excel) SQL HTML Java and Linux.

Awards: Certificate of appreciation at SRL Diagnostics, Mumbai, India. Publications

1) Kaskar SN (1st author), http://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2020/vol6issue7/PartG/6-7-126-493.pdf 2) Kaskar SN (1st author), http://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2020/vol6issue7/PartC/6-6-2-323.pdf 3) Kaskar SN (1st author), https://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2020/vol6issue12/PartC/6-11-7-204.pdf 4) Shagufta N K (1st author), https://www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-scientific-research-

(IJSR)/recent_issues_pdf/2018/December/December_2018_1544103231__213.pdf 5) Kaskar SN (1st author), https://www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-scientific-research-

(IJSR)/file.php?val=September_2018_1535808294__135.pdf 6) Kaskar SN (1st author), https://www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-scientific-research-

(IJSR)/file.php?val=September_2018_1535806947__48.pdf 7) Shagufta N K (2nd author), http://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2018/vol4issue10/PartC/4-9-68- 506.pdf

8) Shagufta N K (1st author), http://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2018/vol4issue9/PartD/4-9-48-155.pdf 9) Shagufta N K (1st author), http://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2018/vol4issue9/PartD/4-8-62-616.pdf 10) Kaskar SN (1st author), http://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2018/vol4issue8/PartB/4-7-54-990.pdf 11) Shagufta N K (1st author), http://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2018/vol4issue8/PartA/4-7-58-127.pdf 12) Kaskar SN (1st author), http://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2018/vol4issue7/PartF/4-7-76-565.pdf 13) Kaskar SN (1st author), http://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2018/vol4issue7/PartF/4-7-62-541.pdf Clinical Trials

1. Worked as Senior Scientific Officer on Private Provider Interface Agency (PPIA) project supported by Clinton Foundation -USA in order to diagnose and control drug resistant Tuberculosis in Mumbai, November 2014 to January 2018.

2. Worked as Junior Scientific Officer on “Study of susceptibility pattern of Cefepime, Cefepime/Tazobactum, Piperacillin/Tazobactum, Cefoperazone/Sulbactum on different clinical isolates and checking the MIC values of Cefepime/Tazobactum using E tests” from Feb to May2007 at Piramal Diagnostics & Dr. Phadke’s Path Lab sponsored by Lupin Pharma. 3. Worked as Research Assistant on “Study to evaluate the in-vitro sensitivity of Sisomicin and compare it with other aminoglycosides for its activity against various organisms” from October 2003 to March 2004 at T.N Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital sponsored by Fulford India Ltd.

**Comprehensive list of poster presentations, clinical trials and workshops ls provided upon request**

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