RAMYA NANDIGAM
240 Parker St NE | Washington,DC
Summary
Inquisitive, self-motivated Operations Research Analyst and Master in Computer Science graduate. Eager to expand engineering acumen, and to apply theoretical knowledge and skillset to exciting innovative developments within the healthcare sector. Quick-learner with positive attitude ready to make immediate impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Engineer Assistant
Intelligent Automation Inc
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed user interface for an employee project reminder system with modern JavaScript frameworks, HTML5 and CSS3.
- Contributed to the development of a neck pain prediction model using MATLAB software.
- Developed a user interface and user guide report for the neck pain prediction model.
- Used development tools such as Python and Gitlab on regular basis.
- Applied informatics and data analytics skills to accomplish business goals.
- Collaborated effectively with mentors, members of research engineering team, and personnel in other departments.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Virginia Tech
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
- Provided relevant and timely feedback on student assignments.
- Mentored a class of over 20 students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Assisted faculty with clerical tasks such as copying papers, collecting assignments, and preparing materials for upcoming classes.
Graduate Researcher
Virginia Tech
08.2018 - Current
- Working in Virginia Tech's Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Lab.
- Implementing traditional graph theory techniques in order to reduce the extent of viral dark matter.
- Studying the importance of graphs in imputing missing viral metagenomic data.
- Analyzing a dataset of over one million viral genomes to identify similarities and relationships between viruses.
- Collaborating with mentor and other lab members to achieve lab goals.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Undergraduate Researcher
Virginia Commonwealth University
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked in Virginia Commonwealth University's Rehabilitation Technology and Haptics Lab.
- Developed assistive technology that improved the standardized testing experience for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
- Collaborated with PI and other lab members to create a MATLAB program that provides effective access to tactile graphics in a highly visual and interactive environment for the user.
- Participated in regular meetings with PIs and other lab members to discuss aspects of research and experiments.
Vertically Integrated Projects Intern
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Built a prototype Automated Medicine Dispenser to assist healthcare specialists in administering medicine to patients in hospitals.
- Designed a Quick Attach/Release Connection between IV Pole and Gurney and a Catheterization Guide Wire Clip, both to be used in a hospital setting.
- Created Gantt charts to maintain timelines required to accomplish project goals.
- Prepared reports detailing project updates and ongoing trends.
- Routinely met with clients to to develop ideas, discuss progress and set goals.
Education
Master of Engineering - Computer Science & Applications
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2017
Skills
- Data Science
- Data Analytics
- Data Visualization: Oracle Analytics Server (OAS), Tableau
- Business Analysis
- Programming Languages: Python, PySpark
- Database Management: SQL
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap
- Responsive Web Design
Specialized Experience
- Operations Research Analyst | Food and Drug Administration | November 2021 - Present
- Grade: AD-1515 Band A
- Received a CDER Incentive Award in 2023 for my work in a legacy migration effort to support hundreds of users across CDER offices
- Spearheaded the high-priority initiative to secure professional accreditation for CDEROne Analytics training courses
- Led the user engagement aspect of establishing a self-service reporting platform
- Established collaborative working relationships with end-users and peers
- Collaborated with colleagues and peers to support various offices in the FDA's analytical and data needs as a member of the CDEROne Analytics team.
- Created training material to introduce offices in the FDA to the Databricks tool as part of an outreach effort from CDEROne Analytics.
- Developed numerous data ingestion scripts in Databricks.
- Routinely presented work output and results to leadership.
- Designed Excel spreadsheets to capture project business requirements.
- Attended relevant seminars to strengthen my knowledge regarding the FDA and its business requirements.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- FDA ORISE Fellowship | Food and Drug Administration | March 2021 - November 2021
- Learned to develop numerous data ingestion scripts in Databricks.
- Trained to design Excel spreadsheet to capture project business requirements.
- Worked with business analysts and mentor to learn to identify and document detailed business rules and use cases based on business requirements analysis.
- Learned to create wireframes in order to develop proof of concept for use case.
- Learned to use development and analytics tools such as Python, Databricks, Jupyter Notebook, and Microsoft Office.
- Attended relevant seminars to strengthen my knowledge regarding the FDA and its business requirements.
- Learned to participate in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Projects
- Contributed to the generation of human-readable extractive and abstractive summaries of a large dataset of news articles, implementing natural language processing techniques using Python libraries such as NLTK and SpaCy.
- Developed an automatic method to detect dangerous chemicals in kidney dialysis water that reduced hospital liabilities, improved patient safety, and increased accuracy and precision of test results.
Coursework Completed
- Database Management Systems
- Data Analytics
- Big Text Data Summarization
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Computational Methods in Biomedical Engineering
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Human Factors Engineering
Citizenship Status
U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Research Engineer Assistant
Intelligent Automation Inc
06.2020 - 02.2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Virginia Tech
01.2020 - 05.2020
Graduate Researcher
Virginia Tech
08.2018 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
11.2017 - 05.2018
Undergraduate Researcher
Virginia Commonwealth University
12.2016 - 05.2017
Vertically Integrated Projects Intern
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Engineering - Computer Science & Applications
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics
Virginia Commonwealth University
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