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