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Harivony "Vony" RAKOTOARIVELO

Long Island City,NY

Summary

Data Science Leader with over 10 years of experience in predictive modeling, clinical analytics, and operational insights in healthcare. Proven track record managing high-performing team, deploying production models, and improving data quality. Strong collaboration with clinical, IT, and business units to drive strategic initiatives and achieve measurable results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Data Science

VNS Health
08.2022 - 04.2025
  • Led team of data scientists generating predictive models and insights enhancing clinical outcomes and minimizing operational inefficiencies.
  • Developed statistical analysis plans, validated model performance, and implemented monitoring mechanisms enhancing model reliability.
  • Led data strategy, analytics, and cross-functional delivery for a Hospice Benefit Management product, producing the core savings analyses, defining all partner data requirements, architecting data pipelines with IT, and building foundational reporting.
  • Collaborated with IT, clinical operations, and business leadership to improve data access and optimize data workflows
  • Managed recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation systems, strengthening team loyalty and retention.

Senior Data Scientist

VNS Health
03.2018 - 07.2022

Statistical Analyst

VNS Health
10.2016 - 02.2018

Senior Analyst – Consumer Insights

Skim Analytical
New York, NY
06.2015 - 10.2016
  • Directed research projects centered on pricing strategy, line optimization, and message testing by employing analytical consultative techniques to provide business insights for top Consumer Packaged Goods companies.
  • Cultivated client relationships while collaborating with clients to define critical business questions and study design, contributing to 15% of division’s value added within team of 15 individuals
  • Coached multiple junior analysts and interns on effective project execution and provided expertise in methodologies for teams

Analyst – Consumer Insights

Skim Analytical
New York, NY
06.2013 - 05.2015

Clinical Research Analyst

Columbia University
10.2011 - 05.2013
  • Conducted statistical analysis enhancing clinical research for conference preparation and publication by producing statistical output, data visualizations, and key insights.
  • Executed the design and analysis of a multicenter trial to validate a low-dose one-day protocol of a nuclear stress test for detecting coronary artery diseases (Lead statistician in Phase IV study; Co-authored a publication in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine)
  • Developed data collection tool and analytical framework for extensive survey of 10,000 international centers examining Nuclear Cardiology safety and practice (Published in JAMA Internal Medicine)

Education

Master of Science - Biostatistics, Theory and Methods

Columbia University, School of Public Health
New York, NY
01-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Health and Sciences, concentration in International Health

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01-2010

International Baccalaureate -

Red Cross Nordic United World College
Norway
01-2006

Skills

  • R
  • SQL
  • Airflow
  • GitLab
  • Snowflake
  • dbt
  • AWS Sagemaker
  • AWS S3

Sample Project

  • Implemented a mortality-risk prediction model that captured 65% of deaths in the top 10% of at-risk members, driving operational improvements and expanding timely access to end-of-life services.

Similar project: Risk prediction of physical fall event, hospitalization, voluntary disenrollment from the insurance plan, etc.

  • Built an innovative hospice-focused medication reconciliation tool that improves medication safety and has grown from proof of concept to a commercializable product as part of a Hospice Benefit Management product.
  • Delivered critical insights into prevalence of behavioral health conditions, service utilization, and costs for selected health plans, transforming a simple opportunity analysis into foundational support for a Substance Use Disorder product design. My work identified collaboration opportunities between the health plan and the Community Mental Health Services team, leading to my appointment to the core product design team, where I championed a data-driven approach to shaping the program.

Timeline

Manager, Data Science

VNS Health
08.2022 - 04.2025

Senior Data Scientist

VNS Health
03.2018 - 07.2022

Statistical Analyst

VNS Health
10.2016 - 02.2018

Senior Analyst – Consumer Insights

Skim Analytical
06.2015 - 10.2016

Analyst – Consumer Insights

Skim Analytical
06.2013 - 05.2015

Clinical Research Analyst

Columbia University
10.2011 - 05.2013

Master of Science - Biostatistics, Theory and Methods

Columbia University, School of Public Health

Bachelor of Arts - Health and Sciences, concentration in International Health

University of Pennsylvania

International Baccalaureate -

Red Cross Nordic United World College
Harivony "Vony" RAKOTOARIVELO