Bilkis Shaikh
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a keen eye for detail and a track record of delivering accurate and insightful data analysis. Recent Graduate of Master's program in Data Science and Engineering, with a solid foundation in data analysis, statistical modeling, and programming. Eager to contribute skills and knowledge to roles encompassing either Data Scientist and Data Analyst responsibilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Autism Behavioral Therapist(Lead)
Nashoba Learning Group
05.2022 - Current
- Providing highly individualized, one-to-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to 4-5 students per schedule according to the protocols established by the Clinical Director
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, facilitating effective communication among team members.
- Monitored client progress closely and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, resulting in consistent improvements over time.
- Continuously sought professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in autism therapy, resulting in improved client outcomes.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Data collection on current learning programs, activities of daily living, vocational skills and behaviors to improve individual curriculums for students with autism
- Evaluate programs' success based on data analysis to modify, improve, or change teaching techniques to ensure student success.
- Enhanced therapy outcomes by developing individualized treatment plans for children with autism.
- Improved communication skills of autistic children by implementing speech and language therapies.
- Collaborated with parents, educators, and other professionals to provide comprehensive support for students.
- Assisted clients in developing self-regulation strategies to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
- Conducted behavioral assessments and developed data-driven interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviors.
- Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective programs.
- Trained new members on team policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improving overall performance.
Research Assistant
University Of Connecticut
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Assistant to Dr.Maria LaRusso Studying Educator's Perspective on Students' Social, Emotional & Behavioral Wellbeing
- Developed coding system and analyzed interview transcripts to support research findings.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Implemented ethical guidelines throughout all stages of the research process, fostering responsible conduct in scientific pursuits.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Utilized advanced analytical software to analyze data sets.
Associate Quality Planner
Doosan Fuel Cell America
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepared customer documentation for power plants with accurate and complete data by verifying information to detect inaccuracies
- Ensured customer commitments are met with quality products and processes
- Identified root causes of problems, secured relevant information to identify possible solutions, determined best solution, and completed mistake-proofing process
- Listened to fully understands the customers' needs, evidenced by the results
- Analyzed and reported on customer feedback to assure customer satisfaction and to generate improvement opportunities.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
Field Experience in Psychology (Manchester Pediatrics)
Manchester Pediatrics
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Ensured safety and comfort during procedures, explaining each step to both the child and their family members.
- Educated families on age-appropriate developmental milestones and provided anticipatory guidance for upcoming stages.
- Advocated for patients'' needs, serving as a liaison between families and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes within electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support to children undergoing medical procedures, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques to reduce anxiety levels.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Office Assistant (Manchester Pediatrics)
Manchester Pediatrics
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Jewelry Consultant
Kohls
Manchester , CT
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Boosted sales revenue through effective upselling techniques and in-depth product knowledge.
- Handled customer inquiries professionally, resolving issues promptly to uphold the brand''s reputation for outstanding service quality.
- Assisted clients with selecting the perfect jewelry pieces for special occasions, such as birthdays,weddings and anniversaries.
- Conducted thorough inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels at all times for popular items.
- Organized promotional events in-store to attract new clientele while enhancing engagement among existing customers.
- Trained new employees on store policies, product information, and sales techniques to enhance their performance capabilities.
- Conducted regular cleaning and maintenance of jewelry displays to maintain an appealing showroom appearance for customers.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science & Engineering
University of Maine
Orono, ME 09.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 09.2015 - 12.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Tableau
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Report Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Data Modeling
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- Time Series Analysis
- Team building
- Data Modeling
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- Time Series Analysis
- Team building
- Data Modeling
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- Time Series Analysis
- Team building
- Metadata Management
- Metadata schema
Projects
Database Creation & Implementation:
Designed a database using SQL, and a user interface with Python and Tkinter to store restaurant data and make it available to public for research Quantitative
Analysis of Sunspots:
Utilized Python, NumPy and Matplotlib to extract & manipulate 3 decades of data from external file in order to perform statistical analysis and present the findings in various forms such as tables, graphs and written report
Automated Parking Lot Menu:
Composed code to access parking data from external files, clean data, and create a menu for users to view parking lot occupancy, display parking lot and allow users to find the nearest available slot for reservation using Python.
References
References Available Upon request
Timeline
Master of Science - Data Science & Engineering
University of Maine
09.2022 - 08.2024
Autism Behavioral Therapist(Lead)
Nashoba Learning Group
05.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
University Of Connecticut
01.2021 - 03.2022
Associate Quality Planner
Doosan Fuel Cell America
05.2020 - 08.2020
Field Experience in Psychology (Manchester Pediatrics)
Manchester Pediatrics
09.2018 - 12.2018
Office Assistant (Manchester Pediatrics)
Manchester Pediatrics
05.2018 - 08.2018
Jewelry Consultant
Kohls
11.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Connecticut
09.2015 - 12.2019
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