SWATHI VAJRALA
Queen Creek
Summary
Highly skilled Epidemiologist with significant experience in public health research, disease surveillance and outbreak investigation. Possess strong analytical skills, adept at statistical analysis and data interpretation, resulting in accurate and timely reporting. Contribution to previous roles includes successful implementation of preventive measures for infectious diseases, highlighting ability to make a positive impact on community health outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Epidemiologist
Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS
Phoenix
04.2023 - Current
- Developed customized statistical reports aligned with epidemiological standards to support decision-making at both the state and facility levels.
- Partnered with healthcare facilities and infection preventionist to improve data collection strategies, and strengthen surveillance systems.
- Performed advanced statistical analyses on large datasets (CDC, NHSN, CMS claims, pharmacy claims) using SAS and SPSS to generate actionable public health insights.
- Advised on study design, including sample size calculations, randomization methods, and analytic strategies for observational and surveillance studies.
- Created automated SAS macros and scripts to streamline report generation, enhance reproducibility, and improve workflow efficiency.
- Ensured data quality and integrity by conducting rigorous checks, handling missing data, and integrating multiple data sources into validated datasets.
- Interpreted complex statistical findings and translated them into clear narratives and visualizations for diverse audiences, including public health professionals and policymakers.
- Contributed to outbreak investigations by delivering real-time statistical insights to guide infection control strategies.
- Led data analysis efforts to support strategic planning, program evaluation, and policy development.
- Provided expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of study protocols and health surveys to ensure robust data collection and analysis.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics Intern
University of southern miss
Hattiesburg
08.2022 - 12.2022
- ·Selected appropriate exposures and outcomes for communicable disease studies based on public health relevance and research objectives using NHANES
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study design, support hypothesis development, and identify knowledge gaps.
- Cleaned, preprocessed, and mined large datasets to prepare high-quality, analysis-ready data for statistical modeling.
- Applied advanced statistical techniques (e.g., chi-square tests, ANOVA, regression) using SAS, SPSS, and SQL to analyze data and uncover key trends and associations.
- Interpreted results with a focus on real-world impact, translating complex findings into actionable insights for public health programs.
- Developed visual reports and presentations using graphs, charts, and summaries to clearly communicate results to non-technical audiences, including executive leadership, and health professionals.
- Designed effective data collection strategies, and ensured consistency and accuracy across large, integrated datasets.
- Collaborated on the design and structuring of research projects, leveraging historical and baseline data to guide data-driven decision-making.
Clinical Research Coordinator
JNTUK
Kakinada
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted quality assurance audits at research sites to ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
- Developed case report forms for data collection at investigational sites.
- Assisted in preparing Institutional Review Board submissions for clinical trials.
- Collected and integrated clinical data into centralized databases for ongoing trials.
- Designed electronic case report forms (eCRFs) in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Performed data validation and quality control to maintain dataset integrity.
- Applied pharmacometric methods for analyzing clinical trial data to support dose optimization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance study planning and execution.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
India09-2020
Skills
- Statistical analysis
- Data visualization
- SAS programming
- SPSS programming
- SQL
- Data quality assurance
- Outbreak investigation
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Literature review
- Research collaboration
- Study design
- Data collection
- Research design
Timeline
Epidemiologist
Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS
04.2023 - Current
Epidemiology and Biostatistics Intern
University of southern miss
08.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Research Coordinator
JNTUK
11.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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