Je’Terius Duirden
Killeen,TX
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst II
Public Health Informatics Institute (PHII)
03.2022 - Current
- Lead multi-country and domestic initiatives to develop data governance frameworks and interoperability strategies for surveillance modernization (e.g., Africa CDC Central Data Repository, Madagascar One Health DataHub).
- Partner with Ministries of Health, WHO, and donor agencies to establish data ownership models, stewardship roles, and information-sharing policies ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.
- Author technical documentation including Data Specification Documents, Data Use Agreements, and SOPs standardizing governance and security protocols across health systems.
- Conduct stakeholder workshops and training for 500+ public health professionals, advancing data literacy and adoption of governance principles.
- Design SQL and Python-based data validation scripts to improve accuracy and lineage tracking within surveillance systems.
- Develop Power BI dashboards to monitor data quality metrics, supporting decision-making and continuous improvement.
Tuberculosis Epidemiologist
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Strengthened data quality and governance procedures within the statewide TB and COVID-19 surveillance systems, ensuring alignment with HIPAA and HITECH.
- Conducted advanced data analyses for vaccine coverage among 15M+ residents, providing insights for executive leadership and federal reporting.
- Collaborated with system developers and epidemiologists to streamline data collection workflows, improving timeliness and accuracy of case reporting.
- Developed automated analytics dashboards to visualize epidemiological trends and facilitate data-driven decision support.
- Delivered data quality training to 100+ regional staff, reducing reporting inconsistencies and enhancing data reliability.
Cyber Systems Specialist
Texas Air National Guard
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Supported enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring operational integrity and cybersecurity compliance under Air Force standards (NIST-based controls).
- Conducted security assessments, network monitoring, and risk mitigation planning across classified systems.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to deploy secure technologies, strengthening data access and reliability.
Public Health Technician
United States Air Force
03.2011 - 03.2014
- Directed communicable disease surveillance and reporting for a population of 12,000+ personnel.
- Led 400+ epidemiological interviews and implemented containment protocols during outbreak response.
- Managed public health data in surveillance systems to ensure accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Designed public health campaigns and conducted training for clinical and administrative personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Information Science (Health Informatics)
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences - Applied Technology & Performance Improvement
University of North Texas
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Artificial Intelligence & Big Data
Texas Tech University
Skills
- Data Governance Frameworks & Policy Development
- Data Quality, Lineage & Master Data Management (MDM)
- Healthcare Standards (HL7, FHIR, ICD, LOINC, SNOMED)
- Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, NIST, CMS)
- Metadata & Catalog Management (Azure Purview, Power BI)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Validation, Stewardship & Governance Council Support
- Enterprise Analytics, Reporting & AI-Driven Data Strategy
Timeline
Business Analyst II
Public Health Informatics Institute (PHII)
03.2022 - Current
Tuberculosis Epidemiologist
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
06.2020 - 11.2021
Cyber Systems Specialist
Texas Air National Guard
01.2014 - 01.2020
Public Health Technician
United States Air Force
03.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences - Applied Technology & Performance Improvement
University of North Texas
Master of Science - Information Science (Health Informatics)
University of North Texas
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Artificial Intelligence & Big Data
Texas Tech University