Shiva Patnala
<p>211 Shrewsbury Ct</p>
<p>Mahwah, NJ 07430</p>
Summary
Visionary new graduate, with proven project management skills, passionately determined to break into consulting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
<p>Mentor </p> <p></p>
<p>Tutor Doctor: Hawthorne, NJ</p>
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01.2019
Counsel clients in becoming the greatest versions of themselves.
Offer customized tutoring services in Life Science and Data Science.
Provide coaching in project management, study skills, and interpersonal skills.
<p>Research: Project Management - Biotechnology</p> <p></p>
<p>William Paterson University (WPU): Wayne NJ</p>
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08.2018 - 05.2019
- Objective: Learn and apply project management tools, as well as soft-skills in biotechnology.
- Capstone Project: Piloted/mentored team of 5, that coordinated pre-production work for promotional video showcasing WPU Biology M.S. program. Assisted in developing and implementing an equity research project for WPU Biology M.S. capstone course. Led a team of 4 graduate students that analyzed Organovo and delivered buy/sell stock pitches during pseudo-tech crunch: raised $2,000,000 capital.
- Completed deep fundamental analyses of various biopharma companies.
- Assisted in developing investor presentations for prospective clients.
- Researched industry trends and analyzed company financial statements.
- Gauged current market, economy, and policy regulations.
<p>Senior Computational Biochemistry Associate </p> <p></p>
<p>William Paterson University (WPU) : Wayne NJ</p>
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01.2016 - 09.2019
Objective: "De-Risk" drug discovery via resource optimization, in order to reallocate money and time towards R&D.
- Thesis: Developed fragment-based drug discovery protocol that streamlines drug discovery, by extending the reach of diffusion order spectroscopy to identify cooperative and competitive binding. using computational biochemistry and spectroscopy.
- Developed protein isolation protocols, using natural resources, which was implemented into WPU biochemistry laboratory.
- Managed an experimental computational laboratory, oversaw budget and supplies, coordinated logistics, and trained/supervised lab assistants.
<p>Medical Assistant </p> <p></p>
<p>Wellness Medical Center: Rochelle Park, NJ</p>
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09.2014 - 12.2018
- Assisted physician in managing office and medical staff.
- Completed administrative duties such as drug refill authorizations, inventory management, scheduling, and insurance compliance.
- Interviewed patients and performed pre-examination physical tests.
- Hosted visiting physicians, sales reps, and board members.
<p>Robotic Surgery Intern</p> <p></p>
<p>Applied Technology Laboratory for Advanced Surgery (ATLAS) at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center: Buffalo, NY</p>
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01.2014 - 09.2014
- Assisted the director in managing intern, resident, post-doctoral, and fellow projects.
Developed and performed a construct validity study, in order to verify the applicability of a new device that is used to practice ureterovesical anastomosis on da Vinci Surgical System®.
- Certified in ATLAS Fundamental Skills of Robotic Surgery (FSRS) with Robotic Surgical Simulator (RoSS™) and da Vinci Surgical System®.
- Developed a learning curriculum and taught high school students FSRS.
Organized and hosted a robotic surgery competition to test students' FSRS proficiency.
- Conducted initial methodological research to assess and improve FSRS curriculum.
- Coordinated and presented on/off-site demos for RoSS™ and da Vinci Surgical System®.
- Analyzed and managed International Radical Cystectomy Consortium database.
<p>Community Service: Assistant Project Manager</p> <p></p>
<p>William Paterson University - American Democracy Project: Wayne NJ </p>
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08.2018 - 01.2019
- Focused to increase bipartisan youth vote for elections.
- Assisted director develop action items and delegate co-worker duties.
- Ensured timely completion of deliverables.
- Helped organize and host team meetings, canvassing events, and guest speaker visits.
- Evaluated current policies, voting habits, as well as community needs, and developed marketing tactics to broadcast information.
- Identified, analyzed, and targeted populations with a high youth prevalence.
<p>Community Service: Insurance Enrollment Liaison/Campus Captain</p> <p></p>
<p>Be Jersey Strong: New Brunswick, NJ</p>
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09.2015 - 02.2016
- Led a team that identified populations in need of health insurance.
- Helped qualifying individuals sign-up for health insurance, during open enrollment.
- Organizational efforts received bi-partisan proclamation by the state of New Jersey.
Education
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<p>William Paterson University (WPU)</p>
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<p>SUNY Buffalo State</p>
Skills
Biotechnology
Software
Interests
Timeline
<p>Mentor </p> <p></p>
<p>Tutor Doctor: Hawthorne, NJ</p>
<p></p>
01.2019
<p>Research: Project Management - Biotechnology</p> <p></p>
<p>William Paterson University (WPU): Wayne NJ</p>
<p></p>
08.2018 - 05.2019
<p>Community Service: Assistant Project Manager</p> <p></p>
<p>William Paterson University - American Democracy Project: Wayne NJ </p>
<p></p>
08.2018 - 01.2019
<p>Senior Computational Biochemistry Associate </p> <p></p>
<p>William Paterson University (WPU) : Wayne NJ</p>
<p></p>
01.2016 - 09.2019
<p>Community Service: Insurance Enrollment Liaison/Campus Captain</p> <p></p>
<p>Be Jersey Strong: New Brunswick, NJ</p>
<p></p>
09.2015 - 02.2016
<p>Medical Assistant </p> <p></p>
<p>Wellness Medical Center: Rochelle Park, NJ</p>
<p></p>
09.2014 - 12.2018
<p>Robotic Surgery Intern</p> <p></p>
<p>Applied Technology Laboratory for Advanced Surgery (ATLAS) at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center: Buffalo, NY</p>
<p></p>
01.2014 - 09.2014
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<p>William Paterson University (WPU)</p>
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<p>SUNY Buffalo State</p>