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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Contributed significantly to the experimental setup of a spatial transcriptomics project that was published in Nature Communications
• Developed partnerships and contributed to an environment of collaboration and workflow optimization by proactively sharing knowledge, ideas, and solutions
• Implemented quality improvements aimed at refining processes and systems to improve efficiency of clinical workflows
• Developed a unified workflow for variant data analysis and clinical reporting… Show more
• Developed a unified workflow for variant data analysis and clinical reporting by integrating Qiagen Clinical Insight (QCI) Interpret One with internal Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Achieved operational efficiencies in the university environment through creative problem solving

Calgary, Canada Area

• Performed quality control (QC) tests and final inspection of electronic supplies before shipment to customers
• Achieved targets by delivering orders within deadline
• Identified non-conformities and coordinate with other departments to troubleshoot and rectify non-conforming products
• Documented flow of process in the QC software and maintain process logs

Mumbai Area, India

• Successfully led several accreditation audits by College of American Pathologists (CAP) and National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) with zero non-conformities
• Designed a diagnostic Quality Assurance (QA) Program and implemented a Quality Management Plan (QMP) for establishing several clinical testing solutions by working with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing a team of five members by improving team… Show more
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing a team of five members by improving team cohesiveness and agility
• Developed and validated multiplex PCR panels for infectious diseases and cancer diagnosis
• Created project proposals including assay development plan, budget and inventory, resource management, process flowchart, data analysis, and validation of product as a diagnostic test

Mumbai Area, India

• Gained proficiency in DNA methylation analysis for MGMT gene, western blotting, real-time PCR, hybridization assays, Sanger sequencing, etc.
• Provided technical training to new staff, interns and students
• Edited and formatted the departmental monthly newsletter
• Verified and evaluated current SOPs, and modified protocols to enhance test performance
• Part of the core auditee team in accreditation audits by CAP and NABL India

Mumbai Area, India

• Analyzed and reported microbiology test results to clinicians
• Gained competency in molecular genotyping assays for TB drug resistance
• Performed microscopy, microbial culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and serology
• Generated annual performance reports by analyzing data of quality indicators
• Part of the core auditee team in accreditation audits by CAP and NABL India

London, UK

• Led laboratory sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Biomedical Sciences
• Maintained a safe environment and raising any concerns with the course organizer
• Provided factual feedback to students and the course organizer

Certification, Genetic Testing And Sequencing Technologies, 88%

Certification, Cancer Genomics And Precision Oncology, 92%

Online Course, Ethical & Social Challenges Of Genomic & Precision Medicine, 98.3%

Modules: Challenges in health related and reproductive testing/screening focusing on six specific areas: pre-conception genetic diagnosis.

Online Course, Genomic & Precision Medicine, 80.5%

Modules: Human Genome Structure, Function, & Variation; Applying Genomics to Medicine; Use of Next-Generation Sequencing for solving.

Master’S Degree, Molecular Medical Microbiology, First Class With Merit

Activities and Societies: International students group Modules: Infectious Diseases - Pathogenesis & Treatment; Bioinformatics; Research.

Bachelor’S Degree, Microbiology, First Class

Activities and Societies: Nature club, Zoology club Modules: Genetics & Molecular Biology & Virology, Medical Microbiology & Immunology.