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Vani Golkonda

Chicago,IL

Summary

Analytical and detail-oriented professional with a Master’s in Health Informatics and hands-on experience in data analysis, healthcare systems, and EHR management. Proficient in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) to transform complex datasets into actionable insights. Adept at communicating data-driven insights to non-technical stakeholders, and collaborating cross-functionally in Agile environments.

Education

Master of Science - Health Informatics

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
03.2024

Bachelor of Physiotherapy -

NTR University
Telangana, India
12.2018

High School -

SVS Jr College
Hanamkonda, India
03.2013

Skills

  • Proficient in SQL, Python, R, and Excel for data extraction, cleaning, and analysis
  • Developed interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI to present actionable insights
  • Applied descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, and regression models to analyze trends
  • Experienced in handling Electronic Health Record (EHR) data for clinical and operational analysis
  • Uncovered hidden patterns and trends to support data-driven decision-making
  • Wrote and optimized complex SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate large datasets
  • Ensured high data quality by automating cleaning and transformation processes
  • Built machine learning models (Logistic Regression, Random Forest) for healthcare predictions
  • Designed and maintained ETL pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources
  • Strong ability to communicate analytical findings through clear visualizations and reports
  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and GCP guidelines to ensure data integrity and compliance

Projects

1. Optimizing Clinical Trial Recruitment Using EHR Data

Analyzed Electronic Health Record (EHR) data to streamline patient recruitment for clinical trials. Used SQL to identify eligible patients based on inclusion/exclusion criteria and assessed patient eligibility for ongoing trials. Developed Power BI dashboards to visualize recruitment progress and track key performance metrics.

Outcome: Improved recruitment efficiency by 20%, ensuring timely achievement of clinical trial milestones.

2.Analyzing Emergency Department (ED) Utilization Patterns to Reduce Wait Times

Evaluated ED visit data to identify patterns, peak hours, and frequent diagnoses to optimize patient flow. Applied SQL and Python to perform EDA and statistical analysis, identifying bottlenecks and resource inefficiencies. Designed interactive Tableau dashboards to present actionable insights for hospital administrators.

Outcome: Reduced patient wait times by 12% through improved staffing and triage protocols.

Technical Skills

Programming & Databases: SQL, Python, R · 

Data Analysis & Visualization: Excel, Power BI, Tableau ·

Statistical Techniques: Descriptive/Inferential Statistics, Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling

Timeline

Master of Science - Health Informatics

DePaul University

Bachelor of Physiotherapy -

NTR University

High School -

SVS Jr College
Vani Golkonda