ANUPA VARGHESE
Montgomery,NJ
Summary
Results-driven data professional with keen eye for detail and passion for uncovering actionable insights from data. Proven track record of utilizing data analysis and visualization tools to drive business decisions and optimize processes. Team-oriented with strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering reliable results in dynamic environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist 2
Department of Children and Families – Office of Data Management and Reporting (ODMR)
Montgomery, NJ
01.2019 - Current
- Achieved streamlined design processes and improved outcome measures through proactive analysis. Delivered impactful solutions that enhanced project quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Drove continuous improvement initiatives to optimize results.
- Identified bottlenecks and implemented process optimizations to facilitate smoother operations.
- Synchronized analysis reports and dashboards to meet deliverables and business objectives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify and articulate data needs for informed decision-making.
- Engaged with stakeholders to align project goals and ensure effective communication throughout the process.
- Engaged with team members to streamline integration of data visualizations and BI solutions, supporting effective decision-making processes.
- Spearheaded planning and development of business intelligence solutions to enhance data visualization and analysis.
- Conducted in-depth analysis and designed interactive dashboards in Tableau to support strategic management decisions.
- Constructed comprehensive databases in Access, facilitating effective data organization and retrieval.
- Created an access database aimed at reducing data entry duration by 90%, contributing to increased operational productivity.
- Compiled and analyzed program outcome reports to enhance departmental transparency and accountability.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design research methodologies aligned with departmental objectives.
Research Scientist 2 – Continuous Quality Improvement Specialist
Department of Children and Families – Children’s System of Care (CSOC)
Trenton
01.2005 - 2019
- Managed and Supervised the Child-Stat project for CSOC by creating and building qualitative and quantitative outcome measures, supporting agencies and providers in analyzing their data, providing technical assistance as needed and supporting them in presenting their outcome measures to the executive team.
- Monitoring and assisting providers with their ongoing improvement plans.
- Actively participated in designing the System of Care Rating tool, administered and analyzed the Rating Tool, and presented the findings to the CIAAC using power point.
- Participated and Supervised Systems Reviews, analyzed data, created reports and charts as well as identifying agency and county strengths and agency and county areas for improvement.
- Designed and created the outcome measures for the quality waiver strategies and Behavioral Health Homes
- Created survey using survey monkey for the Substance Use Navigators.
- Administered yearly CSOC satisfaction Survey, analyzed the results, created reports and recommendations.
- Designed, coordinated, and implemented quality improvement and analytical programs in consultation with management, department staff and in accordance with existing administrative and fiscal guidelines.
- Was responsible for monitoring/tracking the quality of services in accordance with the Child Welfare Plan using youth record reviews, best practice methods, quality of service reviews, strengths and needs assessment, safety assessment, unusual incident reports, performance-based contracting and data and statistical analysis as well as creating several quality monitoring tools used to measure the performance of agencies and their outcomes.
- Project lead for the Quality Service Review for Hudson and Mercer counties. Coordinated and organized the Quality Service Review for Hudson and Mercer Counties. Managed the project from start to finish.
- Participated as a reviewer for other counties, reviewed information and presented findings to guide government policy, and worked with the creation of the Quality Service Review tool tailored to the needs of CSOC.
Data Analyst
Dept. of Human Services, State of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ
11.2004 - 01.2005
- Responsible for the maintenance of the database for parking requirements of the various divisions of the Department of Human Services.
- Prepared reports and tables for management review.
Research Associate
Center for Urban Policy and Research, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
01.2002 - 01.2003
- The Peace Bridge Project:
- Conducted research on the trucking industry with regards to travel time savings and the restructuring of a firm’s logistics network.
- Co-authored a research paper – Estimating the Impact of Highways on Average Travel Velocities and Market Size.
- Conceptualized a survey questionnaire targeted at the trucking industry and associated firms.
- Administered the surveys and analyzed the data gathered.
- Urban distress index:
- Developed an Urban Distress Index for the year 2000 using SPSS and EXCEL and the census of government database.
Research Associate
01.1995 - 01.1999
- State of the Nation’s Cities Project (US HUD):
- Developed several distress indices for the years 1980 and 1990 using Factor Analysis.
- Managed an extensive database using SAS, SPSS, and EXCEL.
- Created report quality tables using Excel.
- Provided data and coordinated with other members of the team.
Architect
Senior Architect, Rathi and Associates
Bangalore, India
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Designed residences as well as apartment complexes, including conceptual sketches and working drawings.
- Supervised junior architects and collaborated with other architects and managed several design projects.
- Worked on site plans with specific attention to flow of traffic and people.
- Worked extensively in the layout of buildings such as apartments, daycare centers, recreational areas and convenience store to foster an easy flow of people and traffic, encourage use of facilities and maximize privacy of apartments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Master of City And Regional Planning - MCRP
Edward J Bloustein School of Planning And Public Policy, Rutgers, The State University of NJ
New Brunswick, NJBachelor of Architecture - B. Arch
Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal, IndiaSkills
- Research and Analysis – Collecting data and creating database, analyzing data, statistical techniques such as factor analysis, interpreting data and outcome, making presentations, writing reports and making proposals and policy recommendations,
- Computer - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Microsoft Access, Tableau, RedCap
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Kannada
Limited Working
Timeline
Research Scientist 2
Department of Children and Families – Office of Data Management and Reporting (ODMR)
01.2019 - Current
Research Scientist 2 – Continuous Quality Improvement Specialist
Department of Children and Families – Children’s System of Care (CSOC)
01.2005 - 2019
Data Analyst
Dept. of Human Services, State of New Jersey
11.2004 - 01.2005
Research Associate
Center for Urban Policy and Research, Rutgers University
01.2002 - 01.2003
Research Associate
01.1995 - 01.1999
Architect
Senior Architect, Rathi and Associates
01.1989 - 01.1992
Master of City And Regional Planning - MCRP
Edward J Bloustein School of Planning And Public Policy, Rutgers, The State University of NJ
Bachelor of Architecture - B. Arch
Manipal Institute of Technology