Data Scientist, Statistician, and Bioinformatician
Data Scientist and Health Science Research expert with over 8 years of experience in data analytics, skilled in leveraging both structured and unstructured data sources to deliver actionable insights and optimize decision-making for stakeholders. Proficient in applying machine learning, statistical modeling, and data science techniques to solve complex problems.
| Skill | Technologies/Tools |
|---|---|
| Database Management | MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL |
| Data Engineering | ETL/ELT, data modeling, schema design, data integration |
| Machine Learning | Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Neural Networks, Ensemble methods, XGBoost, LightGBM |
| Statistics & Analytics | Descriptive statistics, Regression, Bayesian/Frequentist inference, causal inference, experimental designs |
| Natural Language Processing | Sentiment analysis, text classification, spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face, BERT, GPT, Word2Vec |
| Visualization & Dashboards | Plotly, Matplotlib, ggplot2, Altair, R Shiny, Dash, Power BI, Tableau |
| Cloud Computing & Big Data | AWS EC2, S3, Azure, Google Cloud, Hadoop, Spark |
| Version Control & DevOps | Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines |
| Programming | Python, R, SQL, NoSQL, Unix Shell, VBScript |
| Degree | Institution | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Data Science | University of British Columbia | Sep 2022 – Jun 2023 | Overall GPA: 95%. Recipient of the UBC MDS domestic scholarship ($10,000). |
| Master of Science (Stem Cell Biology) | McGill University | Sep 2017 – Aug 2020 | Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0. Recipient of Quebec FRQS training scholarship ($35,000). |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours Immunology) | McGill University | Sep 2013 – Jun 2017 | |
| Generative AI Fundamentals Certification | Databricks | Feb 2025 | View Badge |
| Databricks Fundamentals Certification | Databricks | March 2025 | View Badge |
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification | Amazon Web Services | In Progress |
| Project | Description | Link | Language/ Package | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movie Review Sentiment Analysis | Developed a Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning model to analyze the sentiment of movie reviews. | GitHub Link | Python Dash, NLP, nltk, spacy | NLP, Sentiment Analysis |
| BC Forest and Wildfire Dashboard | Developed an interactive dashboard using Python, Dash, Plotly, and GeoPandas to analyze forest and wildfire GIS data. | GitHub Link | Python Dash, GIS | Geospatial |
| Gene Differential Expression Explorer | Created an R Shiny App to analyze RNASeq data using the EdgeR package for differential gene expression analysis. | GitHub Link | R Shiny | Bioinformatics |
| Vancouver Housing Market Dashboard | Built a dashboard in R Shiny to explore property values in Vancouver, integrating filters to allow dynamic exploration. | GitHub Link | R Shiny | Real Estate Market Analysis |
| Employee Retention Dashboard | Created a Python-based web application to visualize employee turnover and satisfaction metrics from simulated HR data. | GitHub_Link | Python Dash, Exploratory Data Analysis | People Data |
| Credit Card Default Prediction | Built a machine learning model using LightGBM to predict customer credit defaults, achieving 90% accuracy. | GitHub Link | Python, Machine Learning | Finance |
| Spaceship Titanic Classification | Developed a model using LightGBM and XGBoost, achieving 80.5% accuracy in the Spaceship Titanic Kaggle competition. | Kaggle Link | Python, Machine Learning | Classification |
| Breast Cancer Recurrence Prediction | Developed a Naive Bayes model for predicting breast cancer recurrence, using SHAP feature importance analysis. | Kaggle Link | Python, Machine Learning | Health |
| Superstore Sales in 2014-2017 | Developed a Tableau Storyboard analysis deciphering profits and losses of Superstore between 2014 and 2017 in the US. | Tableau Story | Tableau | Business Intelligence |
| Body Mass Index Calculator | Designed a Python and R package to calculate BMI, project BMI trajectory, estimate ideal calorie intake, and suggest exercise plans to achieve targeted weight goals. | R Package Link Python Package Link | Python, R, Package Development | Health |
| Position | Organization | Dates | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Lead – UBC Capstone (Autozen.com) | Autozen.com | May 2023 – Jun 2023 | Led a data science team to enhance car valuation model, increasing accuracy by 7%. Delivered executive-level presentations, built interactive dashboards. |
| Quantitative Data Analyst / Research Asst. | McGill University | Sep 2016 – Aug 2022 | Led quantitative analysis of structured genomic and health data. Integrated data from multiple sources. Published papers and mentored junior data scientists. |
| Quantitative Data Analyst / Summer Student | BC Children’s Hospital | May 2015 – Aug 2022 | Led quantitative data analysis for pathogen detection, built a 21,000-species genome database, automated data workflows. |
| Position | Organization | Dates | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Advisor / Co-president / VP Internal | Student Research Initiative Club | 2016 – 2022 | Led executive team to organize bi-annual events, mentored undergraduates, and established procedures for smooth leadership transitions. |
| COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Volunteer | Montreal General Hospital | Apr 2021 – May 2021 | Assisted with non-medical tasks during the COVID-19 pandemic, serving over 300 people weekly. |
| Friendly Visitor | Montreal Chinese Hospital | 2017 – 2020 | Provided companionship to elders, assisting them with physiotherapy and enhancing their well-being. |
| Basketball Coach | Churchill Secondary School | 2022 – 2023 | Coached basketball team, developed strategies, and led practices. |
| Student Representative | UBC MDS Program | Oct 2022 – Nov 2022 | Served as student representative for the UBC Master of Data Science program. |
| Intramural Basketball Team Captain | McGill | 2014 – 2022 | Led and coached intramural basketball teams, improving team performance and strategy. |
- UBC Master of Data Science Domestic Scholarship ($10,000) – 2022
- Quebec Master's Training Award ($35,000) – 2018
- McGill Physiology Excellence Award ($7,500) – 2017
- W.H.M.I.S Certified
- First Aid in Workplace