My name is Payam and I am an analytics engineer.
My interests include data processes, creating R and Python packages, developing dashboards, and setting up automation. I work in biotech and primarily work with clinical and sample data using R and Python.
On my free time, I enjoy reading, tinkering, working out, gaming, and walking my cat.
For complete resume, please reach out to me at pymkdb@gmail.com.
Technical Skills
- R, Python, SQL, Bash
- Docker, Github Actions, AWS S3, EC2, ECR, QuickSight
- Shiny, R Markdown, Quarto, dashboards
- ETL/ELT, data cleaning & validation, documentation & standardization
- Experience handling sensitive data
Professional Experience
| Title | Company | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics Engineer | Delfi Diagnostics | Apr 2022 - Present |
| Program Manager | N-Power Medicine | Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 |
| Data Analyst | GRAIL | Jan 2018 - Oct 2021 |
| Clinical Data Manager | Gilead Sciences | Nov 2015 - Jan 2018 |
Analytics Engineer
Delfi Diagnostics :: Apr 2022 - Present
- Set up pipelines to manage CI/CD of team services and dashboards using Github Actions and Docker.
- Implement automated data quality checks, data validation, and alerts.
- Create R and Python packages to help users obtain internal datasets, check data quality, and generate reports.
- Create Shiny dashboards to view enrollment, projections, and clinical data summaries.
- Standardize datasets and create a centralized resource for teams to search, find, and use clean datasets.
- Derive clinical variables based on CDISC/ADaM standards and input from clinical teams.
- Select biosamples for clinical studies in accordance with the Statistical Analysis Plan.
Program Manager
N-Power Medicine :: Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
- Collaborate with program leads in planning, coordinating, and tracking cross-functional and external activities.
- Partner with other Program Managers for coordination and alignment of workstreams with the overall strategy.
- Work with software development teams and identify priorities for software development and implementation.
- Ensure communication and deliverables are in accordance with planned program objectives.
Data Analyst
GRAIL :: Jan 2018 - Oct 2021
- Develop data pipelines to automate data quality review for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
- Create R packages, ad hoc reports, and dashboards.
- Perform ETL on large heterogeneous datasets with AWS services (S3, Glue, Athena, EC2).
- Technical lead working with the engineering team to develop an internal sample management system.
- Lead visualization, reporting, and reconciliation of clinical and biosample data.
Clinical Data Manager
Gilead Sciences :: Nov 2015 - Jan 2018
- Drive biomarker data management activities of a Phase I clinical trial from start to finish.
- Implementation of CDMP to outline data quality checks, data transfers, and data reporting.
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of data and structure by developing edit-checks.
Education
- M.S. Molecular Biology :: San Jose State University :: Aug 2015
- B.A. General Biology :: San Francisco State University :: May 2012