Current Affiliation:
I’m a Senior Data Scientist in the Western Australia Department of Health in Perth Australia, where I’m managing, analysing and visualizing complex big and longitudinal cloud-based data to develop a deep dive dashboard to provide a better understanding of patient journey related to safety and clinical quality.
Education:
I have a background in Environmental Health and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. I earned my PhD from the University of Queensland, specializing in mathematical modelling, data visualization, statistical analysis, and spatial modelling. My studies provided me with tools to address unique data challenges in the healthcare sector.
During my time at UQ, I learned coding, starting with R. The supportive R community fostered my love for the language, and I now use it regularly for data analysis and visualization.
Work Experience:
I have diverse working experience, including roles in the Ethiopian Health System at the district health office (2007–2011), University Lecturer at the University of Gondar (2013–2016), Epidemiologist in the Queensland Department of Health (2019–2020), and Postdoctoral Research positions (2020–2023). Currently, I am a Senior Data Scientist at the WA Department of Health.
Skills:
I’m proficient in various software tools, including R, SQL, Python, and PowerBI. Whether it’s analysing epidemiological trends, creating compelling visualizations, or building predictive models, I’m always up for a data-driven adventure.