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Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

At this organisation, I was responsible for applying statistical methods in evaluating innovative products and services. Some of my key work involved developing machine learning models now used in production environments. I professionally provided quality assurance on statistical and economic modelling in high-profile government initiatives. I also mentored, coached, and developed staff in the Health Systems Analytics Group.Key highlights:- Developed a predictive analytics model… Show more At this organisation, I was responsible for applying statistical methods in evaluating innovative products and services. Some of my key work involved developing machine learning models now used in production environments. I professionally provided quality assurance on statistical and economic modelling in high-profile government initiatives. I also mentored, coached, and developed staff in the Health Systems Analytics Group.Key highlights:- Developed a predictive analytics model used for an Australian government initiative; deployed in approximately 200 GP clinics to reduce hospitalisations in patients with chronic diseases.- Consulted on statistical and economic modelling for quality assurance in high profile state and federal initiatives.- Completed evaluations of innovative products and programmes using statistical methods.- Delivered analytics results within a national, multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment.- Contributed to improved team performance and growth through five hiring committees and staff mentorship.- Co-authored three journal manuscripts and over a dozen reports for government and industrial clients.- Rewarded with six CSIRO awards for outstanding contributions to projects and/or outstanding value to clients. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Here, I created an innovative statistical model of human interaction which was a useful tool to inform health care research. I utilised survey data to create insights into demographic differences in person-person contact patterns and developed network-based statistical methods for human health research.Key highlights:-Played a crucial role in developing innovative network-based analytics to inform health policy on hepatitis C treatment-Analysed a range of complex data which… Show more Here, I created an innovative statistical model of human interaction which was a useful tool to inform health care research. I utilised survey data to create insights into demographic differences in person-person contact patterns and developed network-based statistical methods for human health research.Key highlights:-Played a crucial role in developing innovative network-based analytics to inform health policy on hepatitis C treatment-Analysed a range of complex data which included demographic data, survey data, geospatial data, network data, contact diary data and travel diary data-Designed and performed Monte Carlo simulation experiments-Co-authored 14 peer-reviewed publications and multiple client reports Show less

Wilmington, North Carolina, Usa

As an Assistant Professor, I was involved in preparing and delivering several advanced courses which included calculus and statistics. I played a crucial role in the designing and implementation of statistical models of telecommunications data, I contributed to the delivery of quality education and development of competent professionals by supervising teaching assistants, and evaluating Masters’ theses.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Mathematics

Master'S Degree, Mathematics

Honours Bachelor Of Mathematics (Co-Operative With Distinction), Mathematics

Coursework included courses in business law, management information systems (MIS), microeconomics, macroeconomics and personnel.

Bachelor'S Degree, Education