Wyatt Foss
Lake Bluff,IL
Summary
Motivated graduate-level analyst with nearly three years of combined experience in data analytics and research, focused on transforming complex datasets into actionable insights to enhance business outcomes. Proficient in advanced statistical tools, data management techniques, and analytical reporting to support strategic decision-making.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bioinformatics Intern
Northwestern University
07.2024 - Current
- Utilized R or Python to extract data from online databases and performed aggregation queries with data in Excel or SQL, curating departmental databases and preparing datasets for analysis and reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams daily to discuss data management and analysis techniques related to multiple projects simultaneously, identifying innovative methods to enhance data processing and reporting efficiency.
- Developed an R Shiny app to analyze large datasets from the research team, identifying significant data variants and enabling researchers to obtain visualizations and qualitative analyses through a user-friendly interface and dashboard.
Medical Laboratory Technician
NorthShore University HealthSystem
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Conducted quality control evaluations in multiple diagnostic laboratories, ensuring reliability from diagnostic tests and adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
- Utilized laboratory databases and information systems to analyze and verify clinical data for 1000+ patients daily, ensuring data accuracy and enhancing patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with laboratory team members to report significant trends in clinical data to healthcare providers over Epic, supporting timely and accurate personalized treatment decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
Northeastern University
Boston, MA12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH05.2021
Skills
- R (ggplot2, lme4, Plotly, Shiny, dplyr)
- Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)
- SQL (ETL, Postgres, pgAdmin 4)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams)
- Bash (HPC, SLURM)
- Machine learning (scikit-learn, predictive modeling)
- Statistical modeling
- Power BI
- Microsoft Azure
- GitHub
Certification
- Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate Certificate - In Process (Expected: Oct 2024)
Timeline
Bioinformatics Intern
Northwestern University
07.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
NorthShore University HealthSystem
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate Certificate - In Process (Expected: Oct 2024)
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
The College of Wooster
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