SAS Programmer Resume

QUALIFICATIONS

Analytical, detail-oriented professional with experience in research and data analysis. Background in analyzing health care data using SAS and STATA. Certified SAS programmer. Proven to effectively work well within a team or as an individual. Outstanding communication, organization, and problem solving skills. Technically proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, SAS, SAS Macro and SQL. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.

EDUCATION

Master of Public Health, in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
M.S., in Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology

CERTIFICATION

SAS Certified Base Programmer Credential, SAS 9, 2008

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

SAS STATA Microsoft Excel
SQL SAS MACRO Microsoft Access
SPSS SigmaStat Microsoft PowerPoint

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential
STANFORD UNIVERSITY June 2011 - Present
Statistician / Database Manager

Extract, manipulate, and merge large databases (VA, medicare, USRDS patient claims data); Test and maintain data integrity across different formats (Adobe, Excel or SAS); Define variables and create analytical datasets.
Define health care conditions with clinical coding systems (e.g., ICD9, CPT, HCPCS, DRG); Perform cohort studies using survival analysis, multiple linear regression and poisson regression models; Identify outcomes and trends, interpret and explain results, and discover opportunities for improvement.
Use internal macros or write SAS macros to automate complex statistical routine.
Assist in the preparation of submissions of electronic data to regulatory agencies.

Confidential, California Nov 2008 - Apr 2009
Statistician / Researcher

Prepare analytical datasets from administrative datasets, perform a variety of complex statistical analysis, utilizing SAS and STATA under UNIX environment.
Perform data checks and validation tests to determine data quality, maintain and track data sets, assure data security, review data for completeness and appropriateness.
Create data tables, charts and graphs as needed for manuscripts and grant proposals.
Establish working relationships with representatives of various government, academic, or community agencies to ensure access to necessary statistical information and reports.

Confidential, Los Angeles, California Sep 2002 - Nov 2008
Research Lab Technician III / Supervisor

Determine risk of caries in children by analyzing saliva protein for various oligosaccharides.
Conduct multiple linear regressions to correlate risk factors and explore mathematical models.
Identify protein and DNA markers for clinical trials; compare DNA methylation levels and p16 expression levels before and after drug treatment.
Process blood samples, separating serum, plasma, and cell pellets isolating DNA from each component.
Conduct Phase I to Phase II dental clinical trial study.
Coordinate recruitment and collection of patient caries information and other health-related data.
Supervise students and distribute routine responsibilities.
Manage purchase documentation files, ordering of supplies, and maintain vendor contacts.
Maintain lab safety through user education and call for removal of toxic materials.
Supervise research projects; train two volunteers and one graduate student in basic laboratory skills.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California
Data Analysis (SAS & STATA) Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Design of Clinical Studies Program Evaluation and Research
HIPAA Privacy Education Program Ethical Conduct in Biomedical Research

VETERANS AFFAIRS RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION, Palo Alto, California
VA Privacy Policy Web Training GCP and ICH guidelines
VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior
CITI course in the Protection of Human Research Subjects

PUBLICATIONS

Denny PC, Denny PA, Takashima J, Si Y, Navazesh M, Galligan JA. Saliva Test for Caries Risk
Assessment. J Cal Dent Assoc. (2006), 34(4):287-294

Sondej M, Denny PA, Xie YM, Ramachandran P, Si Y, Takashima J, Shi WY, Wong DT, Loo JA, Denny PC. Glycoprofiling of the Human Salivary Proteome. Clinical Proteomics. (In Press)

Chen C, Kittichotirat W, Si Y, Bumgarner R. Genome Sequence of Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans Serotype C Strain D11S-1. Journal of Bacteriology. 2009 Dec;191(23):7378-9. Epub 2009 Oct 9.

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