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Saranya Duraisamy

Boston

Summary

Data scientist with expertise in developing data-driven solutions and transforming complex data into actionable insights. Proven track record in designing predictive models that enhance business decision-making. Strong background in data mining and statistical analysis, complemented by critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Effective in collaborative environments, contributing to team success through analytical skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Clinical Informaticist

Biogen
Cambridge
11.2021 - Current
  • Developed predictive models using advanced machine learning algorithms (e.g., classification, regression, NLP) to support clinical research and phenotype identification from structured and unstructured health data.
  • Automated ETL and data processing workflows improve efficiency in handling large-scale EHRs, claims, and clinical trial datasets.
  • Analyzed multi-source clinical datasets to identify trends, patient cohorts, and risk factors, informing study design and operational decisions.
  • Designed and executed data-driven experiments to test research hypotheses, validate predictive models, and ensure reproducibility in clinical analytics.
  • Applied advanced analytics techniques, such as clustering and anomaly detection, to identify outliers, improve data quality, and enhance model performance.

Data Scientist

Biogen
Cambridge
08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Led the development of real-time analytics and clinical data review tools, including patient profiles and targeted listings, streamlining the review process for clinical teams.
  • Created mapping and transformation scripts to unify disparate data sources into a cohesive, single-source-of-truth for clinical analytics.
  • Partnered with Clinical Operations, Biometrics, and Data Management to identify and resolve data-quality issues; established standardized data validation checks.

Application Analyst

Biogen
Cambridge
04.2016 - 06.2018
  • Analyzed application performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Served as a technical liaison for internal stakeholders on clinical and analytics applications, troubleshooting data integration issues, and optimizing system performance.
  • Developed user guides and training materials for application users.
  • Programmed SQL scripts for data extraction and reporting, accelerating key KPI dashboards through query optimization and streamlined transformations.

Bioinformatics Analyst

MedBiomarkers
Boston
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Designed algorithms for NGS and RNA-Seq data analysis, enhancing data storage and retrieval methods for extensive biological datasets.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

Education

Master of Science -

Northeastern University
Boston
08.2015

Bachelor of Technology -

Anna University
Chennai
05.2011

Skills

  • Clinical data warehousing
  • ETL and data processing
  • SQL and relational databases
  • Python and R programming
  • Machine learning and predictive modeling
  • Natural language processing
  • Communication and teamwork with stakeholders
  • Version control and CI/CD practices
  • Cloud platforms including AWS and Databricks
  • Anomaly detection techniques

Timeline

Senior Clinical Informaticist

Biogen
11.2021 - Current

Data Scientist

Biogen
08.2018 - 09.2021

Application Analyst

Biogen
04.2016 - 06.2018

Bioinformatics Analyst

MedBiomarkers
08.2015 - 03.2016

Master of Science -

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Technology -

Anna University

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