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Tel: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Email: EMAIL AVAILABLEProfessional SummaryVisionary Data Science professional with over 20 years of experience in academia, healthcare, and military medicine. Demonstrated expertise in bioinformatics, biochemistry, and predictive modeling with a strong focus on identifying disease biomarkers. Proven leader in developing and implementing strategic predictive models, conducting comprehensive data analyses, and delivering actionable insights to drive clinical improvements and organizational success. Proficient in R, Python, SQL, and various data analysis tools. Holds an active security clearance.Professional ExperienceSenior Statistical Data Analyst (Remote)Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) Compass Government S.February 2022 - June 2024Leadership in Statistical Consulting: Led statistical consulting initiatives for TBICoE network researchers, significantly enhancing research quality and impact.Strategic Analytical Guidance: Directed advanced analytical projects involving factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and Bayesian modeling, providing strategic insights to improve patient outcomes.Innovative Model Development: Engineered sophisticated descriptive statistics in R and Bayesian Belief Networks, optimizing data interpretation for strategic decision-making.Framework Development: Designed and implemented consulting frameworks tailored for military research projects, ensuring successful project execution and enhanced research capabilities.Enhanced Data Visualization: Developed pioneering graphical presentations of unstructured data using LLM and LDA, facilitating clearer understanding of complex data.Senior BiostatisticianDepartment of Defense (HJF) Military Emergency Department, Uniformed Service University of the Health Science, Bethesda, MDNovember 2018 - February 2022Proteomic Profiling Leadership: Directed proteomic profiling projects to predict lower extremity stress fractures in cadets, leading to significant advancements in injury prevention strategies.Database Development and Management: Spearheaded the creation of comprehensive databases to share research data across the US, fostering collaboration and data accessibility.Predictive Modeling Excellence: Developed and validated predictive models using PCA, LIMMA, and logistic regression, contributing to high-impact research publications and improved clinical practices.Senior Data Manager BiostatisticianDepartment of Defense Osseointegration Program, Orthopedics Department, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MDApril 2016 - June 2018Data-Driven Clinical Solutions: Led the development of data-driven solutions to complex clinical problems, significantly enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.Predictive and Survival Analysis Leadership: Directed the creation of robust predictive models and conducted survival analyses, driving forward research in osseointegration and prosthetics.Grant Acquisition and Protocol Analysis: Successfully contributed to multiple grant applications and protocol analyses, securing essential funding for research initiatives.Adjunct ProfessorBiological Science Department, Towson University, Towson, MDJuly 2013 - May 2015Educational Leadership: Taught and developed curricula for courses in Biochemistry, Biology, and Genetics, mentoring and inspiring future scientists.Biochemist Specializing in Protein Purification & ProteomicsProtein Function Discovery Program, Biochemistry Department, Queens University, Ontario, Canada; And Cardiology Department, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MDSeptember 2004 - May 2014Assay Development Leadership: Led the development of innovative assays for protein purification and quantification, advancing the field of protein function research.Complex Data Analysis: Directed complex data analyses and prepared comprehensive technical reports, contributing to influential research projects in skeletal Troponin I isolations.President and FounderKweni.org, Non-Profit Organization for Community DevelopmentNovember 2011 - PresentCommunity Development Leadership: Led a team of 20 in charity donations, tree planting, and sustainable agriculture initiatives. Trained youth in chess and sewing in the Ivory Coast, promoting community growth and development.BioinformaticianComprehensive Cancer Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MISeptember 2000 - May 2004Cancer Biomarker Identification Leadership: Developed and managed 2D gel mapping and a protein database using Oracle 8i, identifying potential protein biomarkers for various cancers.SkillsData & Analytics Tools/Languages: R, Python, SQL, SAS, Power BI, MINITAB, Excel, Google Analytics, ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, AWSTechniques: Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Visualization, Survival Analysis, Missing Data Imputation, Power Analysis, and Sample Size Estimation.Processes & Techniques: Protein Synthesis/Purification, Peptide Mapping, Immunoaffinity Chromatographic, Immunoassay Development, Ultrafiltration/Gel Electrophoresis, Bioanalytical & Purification Yield Analysis, Analytical Assay Validations, Flow Cytometry, Multiple Reactions Monitoring (MRM), Mass Spectrometry, Ingenuity.Instrumentation & Technologies: HPLC, LC-MS, Confocal Microscopy, Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF, TOF, LTQ ORBITRAP 4000), Flow Cytometry.Genomic Studies: Sequence Alignments (Blast, ClustalW), Expasy Genomic Tools, Bioconductor Tools for DNA and RNA Sequence Analyses (RNA-sense tool, pcaExplorer, etc.)Languages: Fluent in French and EnglishEducationCertificate in Advanced Machine Learning, Statistical Horizons LLCPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (Nov 2009 - May 2014)Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario (Sep 2004 - Dec 2010)oPh.D. Thesis: Effects of apolipoprotein(a) on vascular endothelial dysfunction and apoptosisM.Sc. in Biology, Minor in Computer Science, Ball State University, Muncie, INoMasters Thesis: Effects of dietary fatty acids (stearic acid and linoleic acid) on the content of PGE2 in murine mammary carcinomasB.Sc. in Pre-Medicine, Georgia Southwestern University, Americus, GADCEM, Faculte de Medecine DAbidjan, Universite DAbidjan, Cote DIvoirePresentations and Publications1."Can a Bayesian Belief Network be used to predict prolonged opioid use after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?" Anderson A.B., Balazs G.C., Tra J., et al. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.2."Analysis of geriatric femoral neck fractures in military treatment facilities," Poster abstract, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2019.3."Transhumeral Osseointegration Study (TAOS): Early Results," Grimm PD, Tra J., et al., Orthopaedics, Uniformed Services University-Walter Reed.4."Building a proteomics database: What are the lessons we have learned," Oral presentation, US HUPO, 2013, Baltimore, MD, USA.5."Solving the protein redundancy problem for large scale biomarker studies," Oral presentation, US HUPO, 2011, Raleigh, NC, USA.6.High-Resolution Proteomic-Base Serum Profiling for Adverse Effects of Cancer Therapies. Paper presented at the 95th AACR. A meeting of ASMS in Florida, March 2004.7.A Wide Range of Protein Isoforms in Serum and Plasma Uncovered by a Quantitative Intact Protein Analysis System. Proteomics. 2005; 5:3343-52.8.Intact-Protein-Based High-Resolution Three-Dimensional Quantitative Analysis System for Proteome Profiling of Biological Fluids. Mol Cell Proteomics. 2005; 4:618-625.9.Global Profiling of the Cell Surface Proteome of Cancer Cells Uncovers an Abundance of Proteins with Chaperone Function. J Biol Chem. 2003; 278(9):7607-16.10.Infrequent Occurrence of Age-Dependent Changes in CpG Island Methylation as Detected by Restriction Landmark Genome Scanning. Mech Ageing Dev. 2002; 123(11):1487-503.11.A Database of Protein Expression in Lung Cancer. Proteomics. 2001; 1(10):1303-19. |
