Professional SummaryInnovative and detail-oriented Business Intelligence Analyst with extensive experience in public health research, focusing on HIV, Hepatitis, STD, and TB. Proven expertise in leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to build advanced data analytics and visualizations. Adept at setting science and research priorities through data-driven insights and strategic planning. Committed to enhancing public health outcomes through the application of cutting-edge technology and analytical methodologies.Professional ExperienceBusiness Intelligence ArchitectOffice of the Director, Office of the Associate Director for ScienceNational Center for HIV, Hepatitis, STD, and TBDeveloped and implemented artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI and ML) models to analyze complex public health data, providing actionable insights for research and policy decisions.Created interactive data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders, improving decision-making processes.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to set science and research priorities based on data-driven evidence.Conducted in-depth analysis of public health trends, identifying critical areas for intervention and resource allocation.Spearheaded the integration of advanced analytics into the public health research framework, enhancing overall research productivity and impact.Skills • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning • Data Analytics and Visualization • Public Health Research • Strategic Planning • Data-Driven Decision Making • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Advanced SAS, SQL, Python, R, and Power BI • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Designs or approves surveillance for the particular public health issue under consideration in a manner reflecting expert knowledge of subject matter. Identifies surveillance data needs utilizing professional discretion and judgment. Effectively supervises or manages implementation of new or revised surveillance systems. Synthesizes key findings from the surveillance system for use by decision makers. Ensures proper evaluation of surveillance systems.Consistently applies principles of informatics, including data collection, processing, and analysis, in support of epidemiologic practice.Effectively defines, assesses, and understands the health status of populations, determinants of health and illness, contextual factors contributing to health promotion, and disease prevention.Demonstrates expert knowledge of a broad range of public health approaches including health promotion, environmental science, disease prevention and control processes and programs at the federal, state, and local level.Defines database requirements or approves requirements as developed by staff.Ensures proper database management for studies and surveillance.Creates analyses plans for data using appropriate statistical/analytical computer packages, procedures, or other methods in a manner reflecting expert knowledge of subject matter.Oversees or conducts analyses of data.

Supports a national program of surveillance and research to monitor and characterize the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and its determinants and impact, to guide public health action at federal, state, and local levels. Conducts surveillance of HIV infection and AIDS in collaboration with state and local health departments to provide population-based data for research, evaluation, and prevention at the national, state, and local levels.Analyzes HIV sequence data, combined with targeted epidemiologic investigation and public health action to identify groups of people who may not be receiving services and uncover gaps where additional clinical and public health services are most needed.Provides policy analysis to better understand the impact of laws, policies and procedures on people with HIV in the context of cluster detection and response activities.Explores data to design and develop online dashboard solutions for visualizing and calculating metrics from various data sources incorporating insights and artificial intelligence

Performing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Analysis for HIV/AIDS epidemic response in Africa, particularly working closely with Zambia and Rwanda country teams to implement data quality assessment at the CDC, interagency, and national level. Tracking remediation and follow up activities for data quality assessments recently conducted in eight countries. Assisting in developing country specific data quality improvement strategies and SOPs at the national level, CDC country office level, and partnerWorking with Rwanda and Zambia country teams to collect and collate best practices ,remediation activities, next steps for strategy and SOP developmentWriting up data quality improvement strategies and SOPsReviewing monitoring and evaluation training modules and associated materials Develop M&E training curriculum that meets the evolving data needs in the field including training in basic M&E, enhanced monitoring, data quality improvement, developing evaluations, and evaluation standards of practice for CDC, US Government, partners, and Ministries of Health staff.

Provides technical support to evaluate and develop different quality assurance mechanisms for conventional HIV Viral Load, Exposed Infant Diagnosis and Point Of Care testing across President's Emergency Plan For HIV/AIDS Relief-supported countriesSelecting appropriate approaches for analysis; interpretation and dissemination; assessing the quality of data; and presenting the results of CQI evaluation results. Reviews and provides current continuous quality improvement (CQI)implementation scenarios and country plans for further strengthening quality assurance ; Serves as recognized expert on continuous quality assurance methods for VL scale-up. Manage evaluation of CQI data. Working with countries scaling up VL, to design research and evaluation protocols for onsite support to implementing partners, such as monitoring data collection systems and proposing solutions to improve laboratory data quality indicators.

Led a branch of 14 staff of 3 teams: M&E, Surveillance, and Epidemiology, over $10 million USD in grant, cooperative agreements and contracts which implement Strategic Information and Health Information Management Systems (HMIS), as well as build US direct hire and locally employed staff capacity, mentors fellows, and acts across governmental agencies. Developed sections of Mozambique Country Operational Plan, supervised indicator target setting and epidemiological data analyses using data triangulation of routine data, demographic health survey and results to identify areas for quality improvement in HIV prevention and treatment in high burden areas in Mozambique. Developed guidelines for accountability and HMIS projects with U.S. and Mozambique government, WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS, and Global Fund which met weekly providing input on systems designs, human resource needs, service level and e-government agreements. As a result, project has a detailed work plan with transparency , close monitoring, and accountability for quality improvement for $21.7 million USD CDC funded activities.

Through the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the US Government (USG) is working closely with the Ministry of Health to reduce transmission of HIV in country, a PMTCT-Acceleration Country. Serves as Strategic Information Advisor in the PEPFAR office in the country's US Embassy with the PEPFAR team (USAID, CDC, DoD, and Peace Corps) balancing support to the internal USG team and the country's government in terms of management, planning, reporting, and data management and analysis. Functions effectively at multiple levels: design and evaluation of data systems, data collection, data analysis, and formulation and presentation of recommendations and strategies based on available data. Leads mentoring responsibilities and works effectively with counterparts from Ministry of Health, US-based headquarters, the PEPFAR team and its in-country implementing partners, and with State Department colleagues in the US Embassy.

Designs, oversees, implements, and conducts major scientific surveys/studies and surveillance projects to identify and solve public health problems related to developmental disabilities.Leads collaboration on programs/projects/studies and coordinates efforts, as appropriate, with other program staff, other CDC Centers, Institutes and Offices such as Nutrition when examining obesity in children with autism, as well as other federal agencies, national, State and local health agencies, and private and non-profit organizations.Communicates information to various audiences by preparing scientific and other articles and technical reports for publication and presentations at international and national meetings.

Served as an analyst and, independently or as part of a team, plans, manages, and/or evaluates large public health program(s), projects, and/or study activities related to influenza and H1N1.Conducted short and long term planning, program development, policy and program analysis, and program evaluations for Emerging Infections Program (EIP) .Researched various sources and references and responded to inquiries and wrote issue and background papers, a variety of reports, program policies, proposals, and other substantive program documentation.Managed complex public health grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts for influenza and during H1N1 epidemic.

Conducted routine data monitoring using web-based applications, conducted analyses and reporting to detect, characterize and track public health emergencies to support CDC’s Early Event Detection and Situational Awareness effortsParticipated in CDC’s Emergency Response command structure during real events such as enhanced surveillance of Presidential Inauguration and exercises/drills such Pan Flu drills, Swine Flu, Hurricane Ike enhanced surveillance and contribute to final reports, abstracts, and manuscripts forpublication which summarize results Provided daily technical consultation for the BioSense surveillance application and assistance to seven (7) state health departments and several local health departments concerning epidemiology projects and outbreaks, such as meningitis, measles, heat-related illness, carbon monoxide poisoning, etc.

Participated in weekly forums with opportunities for learning about public health leadership challenges faced by accomplished guest lecturers with experience across a broad range of sectors. Received weekly coaching support and participate in a leadership skills webinar series on the following public health leadership competencies: public health leadership principles; collaboration and partnerships; articulating mission and vision; dialogue; team building; developing collaborative relationships to achieve goals; applying social justice principles; motivating others; and demonstrating transparency, integrity, and honesty in all actions.Fellowship designed to prepare underrepresented, culturally sensitive, students for leadership roles in the field of public health aimed at reducing health disparities. The program includes public health educational training at Morehouse College with didactic learning in topics that include: Introduction to Biostatistics, Introduction to Epidemiology, Scientific Writing, and Public Health Leadership.