SAS, STATA

Objective:

To excel in a career in the field of Health Economics, Epidemiology and Outcomes Research, and utilize the strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills that I possess for the growth of the organization.

Summary:

• Over 3 years of experience in Statistical data analysis, Cleaning of data, Analytic file preparation, Generating Tables and Graphs using large administrative claims data.

• 3+ years experience in statistical programming using BASE SAS, SAS MACROS, SAS ARRAY, SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/ODS SAS/SQL in UNIX and Windows environments.

• Ability to develop Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and generate tables and graphs.

• Proficient in conducting statistical analysis which includes descriptive statistics (PROC FREQ, PROC MEANS, PROC UNIVARIATE), advanced statistical analysis (PROC REG, PROC GLM, PROC LOGISTIC, PROC MIXED, PROC LIFETEST, PROC GENMOD).

• Experience in using statistical techniques such as Correlation and Regression including multiple linear regression, Logistic Regression, Multivariate Analysis, ANOVA, Survival Analysis.

• Expertise in developing and cleaning datasets which involves merging of SAS data, permanently store data in SAS formats (libname), SAS formats and informats, use of ARRAY and MACROS.

• Modified and created new SAS programs using macro variables to improve efficiency.

• Preparing reports using PROC REPORT, PROC TABULATE, PROC PRINT.

• Efficient in learning and implementing new research methodologies.

• Team player with strong communication skills and possess a flexible and detail oriented attitude.

Software Skills:

SAS Skills: SAS V8/V9, SAS/BASE, SAS/STAT, SAS/MACROS, SAS/ARRAY, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/SQL, SAS/ODS, Proc Report, Proc Tabulate, Proc Datasets, Proc Print, Proc Transpose, Proc Means, Proc Summary, Proc Freq, Proc Univariate, Proc SQL

Databases: MS-SQL Server, MS-Access.

Operating System: UNIX, Windows 98/NT/2000/2003

MS Tools: MS-Office (MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-Word and MS-Outlook).

Other Statistical and Modeling Software: STATA, TreeAge Pro, B-course

Application Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Refworks, Endnote

Work Experience:

Research Assistant May 2011-Present

University of Houston, Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas

• Performed data cleaning, analytic file preparation and analyzing large administrative datasets to verify hypothesis.

• Developed SAS programs using SAS/BASE, SAS/SQL, SAS/STAT, SAS/ACCESS and SAS MACROS for statistical analysis.

• Extensive experience in producing summary reports using various SAS procedures in SAS Base and SAS/Stat, including thorough knowledge of SAS Macro Language.

• Performed Data analysis, statistical analysis, generated reports, listings and graphs using SAS Tools –SAS/Base, SAS/Macros and SAS/Graph, SAS/SQL.

• Conducted statistical modeling for both continuous and categorical data, including linear regression, logistic regression, non-parametric regression, ANOVA, survival analysis, predictive modeling.

• Produced quality customized reports by using PROC TABULATE, REPORT, and SUMMARY and also provided descriptive statistics using PROC Means, and Frequency.

• Developed and modified Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP).

• Prepared study findings by using PROC TABULATE, REPORT, and SUMMARY and prepared PowerPoint presentations.

• Worked with end-users in defining SAS analysis requirements, and performing SAS programming and statistical analysis

• Created CDISC SDTM Domains Specification and Data Definition (define.xml) Documents.

Research Analyst Jun 2009-May 2010

Koral Pharma, Nasik, MH, India

• Read data from Excel, CSV, DAT and COBOL flat files into SAS data sets

• Coding and Execution of SAS programs according to the SAP (Statistical Analysis Plan).

• Generated Ad-Hoc Reports for analysis datasets using procedures Print and Report.

• Used SAS/ODS for delivering output in different formats including HTML, PDF, and RTF.

• Extensively interacted with statisticians to understand the requirements on statistical methods and measures.

• Generated List, Summary and Graph reports for analysis datasets using SAS proc.

• Involved in preparing the draft/final version of data listings and summary reports output for review team.

• Converted SAS data sets to .XPT files, created Data Definition Documents (DDF) for e-Submission.

Education:

MS in Pharmacy Administration and Public Health August 2012

College of Pharmacy, University of Houston, TX, USA GPA: 3.7/4.0

MS in Business Administration June 2009

University of Pune, MH, India

Experience with the following databases:

Medicaid Analytic eXtract (MAX) (claims data) Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)

National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)

National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS)

Fellowship and Scholarships:

• 2nd place poster presentation at 12th Annual Health Services and Outcomes Research Conference held by Kelsey Research

Foundation

• One of twenty students receiving Scholarship and Travel grant from Drug Information Association worth $3000 out of

hundreds of applicants from all over the world

• Graduate Assistant Teaching Fellowship (University of Houston)

• Texas Public Education Grant (University of Houston)

Affiliation/Honors:

• Member, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) University of Houston Student Chapter, August 2010-Present.

• Member, “Pratham: a non-profit organization working to provide quality education to the underprivileged children

of India” University of Houston Chapter, August 2010-Present.

• Member, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, India, August 2003-Present.

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