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Conducting a transcriptome-wide association study (TWAS) with MetaXcan, a suite of tools to integrate genomic information with complex traits. Finding and preparing different datasets to use for the TWAS pipeline – .bam files (summarizing counts and normalization), .vcf files (parsing for analysis), and GWAS summary datasets. Utilizing Linux HPC servers to conduct the projectReviewing literature to understand TWAS applications to Alzheimer’s disease.

Genetics (Spring 2020) & Biochemistry I (Fall 2020)Prepared for and teaching weekly problem-solving workshops for students in the classical genetics course.Assisted faculty as needed with exam proctoring (genetics), grading (biochemistry) and presenting exam reviews (biochemistry).

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Led implementation of analytics services for new clients via requirements gathering and database and report development.Co-designed the foundational data architecture for an in-house campaign management tool and data warehousing development efforts.Produced and delivered presentations showcasing the fundraising efficacy of clients – including historical trends, social listening, and donor cluster identification.Facilitated communications between clients and strategic services with the analytics team.Supported fundraising analytics or campaign segmentation execution for up to eight clients concurrently.Developed basic statistical models for look-a-like identification.Provided training and mentorship to newer staff members.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Functioned in a variety of project team roles including business analyst, data analyst, technical analyst, and report developer.Learned industry specific business terminology and processes across an assortment of clients and industries – mortgage servicing, telecommunications, construction, and fleet management.Utilized different technologies for data management and data processing as required by each client.Co-designed OLAP-optimized data warehouses and data marts to better support reporting.Developed ETL and stored procedures to migrate data from different source systems to different databases, tables, or columns.Compiled ETL source to target mappings for development teams.Performed source data analysis for the creation or addition of new data objects including new data marts and metrics.Developed OBIEE semantic layer and report objects.Composed and executed test cases for data validation for both OLTP and OLAP systems.Participated in requirements gathering to create or support documentation – such as report requirements and data dictionaries.Modified code for complex Microsoft Excel macros to incorporate new tabs and fields

M.S.

Bba With Honors