Laila Ghani

Experience

• Data Analyst and Tableau Specialist · Rapid Resource for Families2023-09-01 –

  Spearhead the development and maintenance of critical Tableau dashboards, significantly improving reporting efficiency and data-driven decision-making across the organization. Develop and maintain a data warehouse (RRFF Data Warehouse) in Microsoft Azure for the organization and storage of sensitive data. Execute comprehensive data pulls, cleaning, and analysis, leading to the successful automation of reports and support for CCW, enhancing operational effectiveness. Drive the visualization and interpretation of data through the creation of engaging and informative dashboards, fostering a deeper understanding and utilization of data among stakeholders. Participate in the strategic planning and execution of projects, including the deployment of new dashboards and the automation of data processes, aligning with the organization's vision for efficiency and data literacy. Collaborate with staff and external agencies to increase data literacy, contributing to the organization's goal of transforming data into actionable insights for program improvement.

• Health Data Analyst · Telligen2022-06-01 – 2022-12-01

  Developed complex SQL scripts and stored procedures to enhance the quality control of incoming patient data, supporting the ETL process with SSIS for efficient data transformation. Managed data by creating tables and views for claims, insurance, and pharmaceutical data, ensuring high standards of data management including updates and removals. Contributed to the development of future app features for Qualitrac and designed online assessments based on client-provided templates.

• Data Analyst · NiteOwl IT Services2020-06-01 – 2022-06-01

  Developed and maintained SQL scripts, enhancing data management and optimization practices. Utilized Python, Keras, and TensorFlow for healthcare data analysis, contributing to patient outcome improvement projects through advanced data analytics and machine learning models. Clean patient assessments healthcare datasets using Python. Assist in loading cleaned data to SQL Server Staging database for loading into CMS system. Explore trends in the population to improve patient outcomes. Perform all data conversion, validation activities, and tasks (data mapping activities) necessary to assure the data is imported properly. Analyze business data to estimate/benchmark time needed for data transformation and loading. Develop, test, execute and document repeatable processes to migrate data into a new system. Analyze data in a variety of formats (databases, flat files, Excel, csv). Responsible for creation and version control of certain project documents, such as data mapping. Artifact Management – Generate data mapping documentation. Document issues concerning data quality with regards to business requirements and processes. Assist the team with writing, editing, updating technical documentation to facilitate the goal of streamlining and documenting the conversion/migration processes. Develop and maintain SQL scripts for creation of tables, stored procedures, and views. Create adhoc detailed and summary reports.

• Pharmacy Technician · Walmart2020-10-01 – 2022-03-01

  Managed pharmacy operations, including prescription processing and inventory management, leveraging my technical and analytical skills to enhance efficiency and patient service.

• Data Analyst · North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University2021-02-01 – 2021-09-01

  Developed SQL queries using Toad and Aginity Pro to generate datasets for reporting and dash boarding. Developed SQL queries to refresh the university Student DataMart. Performed data modelling of business processes for the creation of a data warehouse. Create Tableau dashboards for tracking student and faculty data metrics (student improvements, seat projection, COVID tracking). Liaised with university stakeholders as a point of contact for their reporting and dashboard requests. Performed requirements gathering with university department stakeholders and data stewards for improvement of business processes and data governance policies. Supported the management of a local SQL Server containing Banner student information.

• Research Lab Assistant · Cornell University2018-06-01 – 2018-08-01

  Served as Lab Assistant under Dr. Teresa Powlowska. Implemented protocols for the propagation of mycorrhizae fungal cultures in Petri dishes. Experimented with the basic DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis protocols, optimizing them to work with various test fungi strains. Scanned test fungi (Rhizopus orzyae strains) for specific sequences matching Glomermycota, including Mucor, a genus of pathogenic fungi of great clinical significance.

• Biology Tutor · Cornell University2016-08-01 – 2016-12-01

  Reviewed class material with students and helped them understand information. Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills. Designed exercises to help students better understand course material. Recorded student attendance.

• Research Lab Assistant · Cornell University2016-05-01 – 2016-08-01

  Served as Lab Assistant under Dr. Katja Poveda. Organized, cataloged, and labelled large numbers of preserved specimens from previous experiments (bees). Cared for animal subjects (insect larvae) by making food, removing dead animals. Collected seeds in the field for main experiment. Participated in design of a large-scale experiment to measure the growth rate of common weeds and impacts of insect predators. Sprouted test plants from seed, engaged in basic plant care and collected growth measurements.

Education

• Cornell UniversityBachelors of Science, Biology, General
• Fullstack AcademyCertificate, Artificial Intelligence

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