Summary

I am a data analyst with 7+ years of experience in data preprocessing, statistical data analysis, data visualization, and data-driven insights within the biomedical domain for organizations valued at $352M+.

Some of my greatest accomplishments include:

  • Optimizing data preprocessing for 10+ large datasets leveraging data documentation, increasing analysis efficiency by 30%

  • Developing 20+ testable hypotheses based on KPIs capturing stakeholder objectives

  • Creating 20+ reports to communicate data-driven insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders

My medical domain knowledge, data analysis skills, and science communication background will contribute to improving patient health outcomes and advancing medical treatment practices through engaging data-driven narratives.

Experience

Data Analyst

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV

August, 2018 - Present

The University of Nevada, Reno is classified as a Carnegie® R1 Institution with a $352M endowment, a $188.5M annual research expenditure, and a $1.34B regional economic impact. The organization has invested over $850M in facilities and supports 8000+ employees.

  • One of 10+ data analysts on an XFN team collaborating on internationally recognized projects in biological anthropology

  • Collected quantitative anthropometric data from 700+ individuals and wrote 10,000+ lines of code analyzing 50,000+ data points

  • Conducted parametric and non-parametric hypothesis testing for 10+ data projects in Excel and R

  • Built machine learning models in R to investigate how environmental factors shape human biology

  • Trained 5 junior data analysts in software utilization, statistical hypothesis testing, presentation delivery, and data collection protocol implementation

  • Served on a team with a $400K+ budget that constructed an Access database and SOP to facilitate data gathering standardization

  • Received 10+ awards with a $15K+ value for research excellence and commitment to service

Data Analyst

New York University

New York, NY

August, 2016 - May, 2018

New York University (NYU) is a private institution with a $4.7B endowment and a $947M research expenditure supporting pioneering scientific investigations. NYU has a global reach maintaining 90+ research centers and 19K employees in 25+ countries.

  • One of 5+ data analysts on an XFN team conducting globally renowned research in dental biology

  • Supervised the creation of a 3D digital imaging repository for 2000+ human and non-human primate dental casts

  • Managed and trained junior team members in 3D scanning procedure (NextEngine ScanStudio) and 3D image visualization (Geomagic)

  • Collected digital quantitative data from 170 fossil remains, performed parametric hypothesis testing (SPSS), and distributed reports to stakeholders

  • Received 4 awards with a $2.5K+ value for research excellence

Education

PhD in Biological Anthropology

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV

August, 2018 - May, 2024

BA in Biological Anthropology & Psychology

Business minor

New York University

New York, NY

August, 2016 - May, 2018

Technical Skills

Statistical Computing

  • Microsoft Excel

  • SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

  • Tableau

  • Python

  • R

  • SPSS

3D Imaging

  • Invivo/Anatomage

  • MeshLab

  • GeoMagic

Image Editing

  • ImageJ

  • Adobe Illustrator

3D Scanning

  • Next Engine Scan Studio