Research professional with strong background in data analysis, literature review, and experimental design. Effective team collaborator known for adaptability and results-driven approach. Skilled in statistical software, research methodologies, and technical writing. Dependable and flexible in meeting project demands and achieving research goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Researcher
Hope Clinic
01.2025 - Current
Recruited to conduct in-depth research and financial valuation analyses to help the clinic better demonstrate its community impact and optimize resource allocation.
Key Accomplishments:
Conduct comprehensive research projects, including industry best practices, literature reviews, and analysis of healthcare industry trends to support strategic decision-making.
Evaluate the monetary value of donated services at a free medical clinic, including volunteer hours (physicians, nurses, administrators, students, and other clinical staff) and in-kind contributions such as diagnostic imaging services (MRIs, ultrasounds, X-rays, etc.).
Develop detailed recommendations and identify opportunities for further exploration to enhance clinic operations and optimize community impact.
Compile and document findings with a clear list of credible sources for internal and external stakeholders.
Data Analyst
OptumServe Technology Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
Recruited to analyze Covid-19 vaccine administration data utilizing Human Health Service’s (HHS) Tiberius analytic platform (SQL and Pivot Tables).
Key Accomplishments:
Ensured compliance by collecting and storing all CDC endorsed data elements in adherence with current standards.
Enabled monitoring of key performance indicators by creating dashboards and reports for partners and CDC.
Processed large datasets and presented data in multiple formats, including charts, graphs, and tables utilizing complex SQL queries.
Obtained and utilized data from multiple immunization and vaccine data sources, including jurisdiction’s immunization information system, pharmacies, federal provider organizations, and other parties.
Aided in determining vaccine resource allocation to address needs of jurisdiction by analyzing and identifying pockets of under-vaccination.
Assessed spectrum of illness, disease burden, and risk factors for severe disease and outcomes and assisted in understanding impact of Covid-19 on healthcare system and communities by monitoring vaccine effectiveness and safety.
Reviewed key attributes of IIS data quality, including timeliness and completeness, identified gaps, and provided assistance.
Qualitative Researcher – Real World Data Analyst
Human Health Project
01.2021 - 01.2022
Hired to provide research and evaluation support and technical aid for projects, including developing qualitative and mixed methods research designs and strategic audience-focused project implementation and management plans based on client needs and goals.
Key Accomplishments:
Oversaw research and technical assistance tasks for projects, including literature searches, qualitative data collection and analysis, and technical report preparation.
Prepared concise, well written, and comprehensible technical reports and manuscripts describing research findings for technical and general audiences and clients.
Facilitated focus group discussion for specified topic or generated issue for discussion.
Management Data Analyst – Bureau of Public Health Statistics
Arizona Department of Public Health
01.2012 - 01.2018
Tasked with analyzing and publishing annual health status and vital statistics volumes, as well as analyzing multiple reports published throughout the year by the Department of Health – Bureau of Statistics.
Key Accomplishments:
Created a usable version of a new electronic registration system by performing extensive cross-validation, data manipulations, and transformations utilizing statistical analysis software.
Provided data analytic support to the Maternal and Child Health program within the department, including analyzing and compiling special population reports for the State of AZ.
Researched, analyzed, evaluated, and reported statistical data annually from multiple health records, emergency department admission data, cancer registry data, infectious disease data, and population data.
Conducted research on recent health-related studies and kept up-to-date with latest epidemiological issues through literature review.
Collaborated on and coordinated projects with other data analysts within the Bureau and Department of Health Services.
Generated reports and maintained databases for the Vital Records department utilizing Oracle database system.
Evaluated association between opioid-related death and economic risk factor by merging datasets.
Maintained and created a data dictionary by revising and entering definition of fetal and overall death data.
Delivered technical assistance in data analysis and data linkages and published and presented reports to key stakeholders and senior leadership.
Research Analyst Intern – Research & Evaluation Division
California Department of Public Health
01.2010 - 01.2011
Integrated multiple qualitative and quantitative methods utilizing printed references, interviews, surveys, internet, and databases.
Key Accomplishments:
Compared statistics to other CA counties and states by creating annual reports to demonstrate health indicators that CA was facing, monitoring change, and maintaining Integrated Statewide Information System (ISIS) database.
Came up with the concept of WIC white papers on health and nutrition of participants.
Collaborated on a National Science Foundation funded project, Fast-Track Math for Women (FTMW), including planning and deploying programs in CA schools and colleges in conjunction with master’s thesis.
Fueled improvements in critical public health projects by establishing and maintaining databases by collecting data from supporting departments and sources and creating user friendly spreadsheets and fact sheets.
Research Assistant – Intern
California State University
01.2010
Evaluated project deliverables and identified and mitigated key risks and indicators.
Key Accomplishments:
Conferred with math tutors and curriculum experts, facilitated seminars on gaps in education, brainstormed to plan and strategize solutions, and recorded and reported responses.
Devised open-ended survey questions, including collecting and compiling data from women attending math and engineering-related conferences, prepared reports, and transcribed documented answers.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - Sociology
California State University
Sacramento, CA
Master of Arts - Finance
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, India
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Economics
Sambalpur University
Skills
Microsoft Excel SPSS SAS SQL Tableau Oracle Pivot Tables