Quantitative Analyst
Resume:
VUONG BUI
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Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-***-**** (home) 717-***-**** (cell)
Objective
Seek a challenging position as a statistician in which I can fully utilize and further develop the professional skills that I have acquired in my three years of quantitative analyses at Army Logistics Innovation Agency (LIA) and over thirteen years of Biomedical research at Pennsylvania State University.
Summary of Skills
• Strong educational background in Statistical analyses and Biomedical Research.
• Extensive knowledge in quantitative and qualitative data mining and analysis, model construction and forecasting analysis; multivariate data analysis; and reliability analysis.
• Present findings, and ensures that written reports and/or briefings are complete and suitable for presentation at various management levels.
• Proficient in the planning and execution of projects in time-critical environments.
• Outstanding record of performance and reliability in academic and professional settings.
• Ability to adapt to change effectively and appropriately.
Education
July 2007 M.S.Applied Statistics, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
GPA: 3.75/4.0 (transcript available upon request)
April 1994 B.S. Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, PA.
GPA: 3.2/4.0 (transcript available upon request)
Professional Experience
Oct 2007–present Quantitative Analyst
SAIC/Army LIA Contractor, New Cumberland, PA.
• Provided quantitative data analyses and built predictive models with various Army databases. Used logistic regression and decision tree models in IBM SPSS to provide practical solution to soldiers in the field on Army equipment recap making-decision.
• Performed forecasting analysis on crucial Army equipment readiness and conditions as well as developed an innovative statistical-based method of tracking monthly forecast accuracy. This methodology was well accepted by the customer LIA.
• Acted as lead analyst in design, management, and analysis in Army Logistic Innovation Agency surveys, with particular emphasis on surveys in Social Network Analysis.
• Provided analytical expertise including Reliability analysis, Power and Sample Size analysis, and mixed models in the planning and execution of various LIA projects.
• Coordinated SAIC quarterly IPR to on-site customer.
Jan 2007- Jul 2007 Statistical Consulting Practicum
Dept of Statistics, Pennsylvania State University, PA
• Assisted graduate students and researchers from various field of studies at Pennsylvania State University with designing experiments, selecting and analyzing data, determining the required sample size for the research, selecting and conducting of the appropriate statistical analyses, and writing-up and explaining of the results at both statistical and non-statistical levels.
• Coached and supported undergraduate students in the use of Statistical packages including SAS, SPSS and
Minitab.
May 1994- Jul 2007 Senior Research Technician
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.
Jake Gitlen Cancer Research Institute (2000-2007)
• Performed research using integrated molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches in order to define pathways of gene functions and to examine their relationships.
• Determined optimum transfection reagents and conditions for the topical application of gene therapy in human cervical tissue as well as designed and performed experiments to quantify DNA,RNA, and protein.
• Ensured that the laboratory, equipment, methods, practices, records and controls conform to good lab practices
(GLP) standards as well as the standards required by the Internal Review Board (IRB).
• Supervised graduate student interns on research experiments.
• Assisted Principal Research Investigator in collecting and reporting research results for grant submission.
Department of Pharmacology (1994- 2000)
• Performed research on the neurobiology of IL-1β and its interaction with NO and prostaglandins in regulating the central and peripheral release of oxytocin and vasopressin from the magnocellular system.
• Identified the mechanism of drug interaction within living organisms to produce a change in release of vasopressin and oxytocin in the magnocellular system.
• Performed radioimmunoassays and Elisas to measure levels of IL-1β, oxytocin, and vasopressin in plasma and extracts of the SON and neural lobe during salt-loading and in lactating rats.
• Performed Analysis of Variance and interpret results. Processed results for publications.
Technical Skills
• IBM SPSS Modeler (proficient)
• Minitab (proficient)
• SAS (intermediate)
• ezForecaster (proficient)
• GB STAT (proficient)
• STATA and R (little experience)
• SQL (little experience)
• MS Office – (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook)
Significant Coursework
• Applied Statistics
• Probability Theory
• Regression Methods
• Design & Analysis of Experiments
• Nonparametric Analysis
• Applied Multivariate Analysis
• Epidemiology Research Methodology
• Clinical Trials Design
• SAS and Database Management
• Time Series Analysis (Sit-in)
• Categorical data analysis (Sit-in)
Publications
10 publications published in 5 scientific journals; publication list available upon request.
References
Kenneth Rebstock Prof. Gary Alan Clawson
Project Manager, Army LIA Dept of Pathology, Penn State University
New Cumberland, PA 17070 Hershey, PA 17033
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Jeanne White Dr Joan Summy-Long
Sr. Quantitative Analyst, SAIC Dept of Neuroscience, Penn State University
Chambersburg, PA 17201 Hershey, PA 17033
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