Summary:

• AdvancedSAS Certified Programmer with over two years of professional experience working on Windows and UNIX platforms.
• Worked thoroughly on BASE SAS (V9.x/8.x/7.x), SAS STAT, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/SQL, SAS/ACCESS, SAS/ODS and SAS/CONNECT.
• Developed SAS MACROs using BASE SAS, SAS/STAT, and SAS GRAPH for Data Cleaning, Validation, Analysis and Data Integration.
• Generated safety and efficacy reports within different phases I-IV of clinical trials in multiple Therapeutic Areas.
• Created summary tables, listings, and graphs (TLGs) using DATA step and PROC step including data _null_, proc SQL, proc means, proc univariate, proc freq, proc datasets, proc format, proc compare, proc import, proc export, proc transpose and proc append.
• Versed in extracting data from relational databases like Oracle, DB2, etc. using SQL Pass through Facility. Also applied SQL to perform joins, reporting services, Importing and exporting data and other procedures.
• Proficient in RDBMS design and development including SQL queries, PL/SQL programs and stored procedures.
• Executed different data set operations like Sorting, Merging, Concatenating, and Interleaving and worked tremendously on SAS Formats and Informats and SAS Functions.
• Skilled in CDISC- SDTM and ADaM models. Mapped raw data into SDTM and SDTM data into ADaM models.
• Handled Regression Analysis, Linear Models, Sampling Theory and Analysis of variance (ANOVA).
• Excellent knowledge of the complete new drug & device release process starting from IND submission to FDA approval, including Clinical Trials (Phases I-III), preparation of IND, NDA, safety reviews, adverse event report reviews, risk factors, integrated summaries of safety and efficacy (ISS & ISE) for FDA submission and also the Phase IV post-marketing the drug or device.
• Quick learner, hard worker possessing excellent analytical and quantitative skills, committed to meeting deadlines and timely for work shift, attentive to detail requiring minimal supervision and very conscientious with ability to work efficiently in both independent and team environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with individuals at all levels.

Education:

• Masters (M.S.) in Industrial Technology and Operations
• Bachelors (B.Tech) in Biotechnology

Technical Skills:

Statistical Software:

Base SAS, SAS STAT, SAS GRAPH, SAS SQL, SAS ODS, SAS ACCESS, SAS CONNECT

SAS Procedures:

PROC REPORT, PROC TABULATE, PROC TRANSPOSE, PROC CONTENTS, PROC SUMMARY, PROC SORT, PROC FREQ, PROC UNIVARIATE, PROC MEANS, PROC PRINT, PROC GCHART, PROC GPLOT, PROC MIXED, PROC GLM, PROC COPY, PROC DATASETS

Databases:

DB2, Oracle, SQL server, MS Access

Operating Systems:

UNIX, Windows NT/00/9x, MS-Dos

Application Software:

MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)

Web Technologies:

HTML, XML, JavaScript

Experience:

[1] Research Analyst at Confidential,Chicago, IL.
[Feb 2008 - Dec 2008]
I worked as a Research Analyst in Supply Chain Management (SAS module) under Prof. John Caltagirone (Vice President of “The Revere Group”), at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Responsibilities:

• Prepared detailed and summary reports for measuring and comparing performance and risk metrics of different companies like Barilla, Coca-Cola, Grecian Delight, Mars, Tootsie Roll and Wrigley.
• Wrote Macros for frequently used programs and for creating similar tables with different subsetting conditions.
• Used SQL pass through facility for importing and exporting data from different sources and also used SQL to perform table joins and data summarization.
• Evaluated new and existing production systems based on customer needs, and recommended improvements to the Management.
• Developed communication & leadership skills, while interacting with various levels of management.
• Developed effective problem solving and customer management skills.
• Proficiency in the procurement process and building up strong vendor-customer relations.

[2] Internship at Confidential,India.
[Aug 2006 -May 2007]
Confidential,is a globally recognized, integrated pharmaceutical company with core competencies in the development and manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Forms as well as in drug discovery.A robust leadership position in the antibiotics space, a core competence in aseptic manufacture, a broad-based multi-therapeutic coverage and an end-to-end connectivity over the pharmaceutical value chain, from discovery to delivery, have positioned Orchid uniquely.By adopting a judicious blend of structure-based drug design approach, Orchid has been able to simultaneously work on several therapeutic programs with several lead compounds in different stages of trials.
The project involves the study of different dosage levels of multiple drugs.
Responsibilities:

• Wrote SAS MACROs for generating safety and efficacy reports such as summary Tables, Listings and Graphs- TLGs in compliance with SOP and SAP using BASE SAS, SAS/STAT, and SAS GRAPH.
• Responsible for data collection, management and manipulation of clinical database.
• Processed data using different statements like set, sort, merge and update to prepare final analysis dataset.
• Performed statistical analysis, wrote SAS code for data management and reporting, and performed validation and edit checks, including testing SAS code.
• Used SAS for pre-processing data, SQL queries, data analysis, generating reports, graphics, and statistical analyses.
• Extensively used Data _Null_ and SAS procedures such as Print, Report, Tabulate, Freq, Means, Summary and Transpose for producing ad-hoc and customized reports and external files.
• Maintained clinical trial data base, accessed various databases to gather data, performed table lookups and translated data values for meaning and readability.
• Retrieved data to be analyzed from Oracle using SQL within SAS and exported to Excel for further analysis.
• Preformed data mappings from raw data to CDISC SDTM standards.
• Supported the research staff for technical and programming help.
• Coordinated with client, project manager, statistician, medical monitor, clinical research associate, database manager and data support specialist to direct data flow procedures and ensure database integrity for phase II-IV studies.

[3] Confidential,India [Aug 2005-May 2006]

Confidential,is one of the major Institutes of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). NIV is the National Monitoring Center for Influenza, Japanese encephalitis, Rota, Measles and Hepatitis. The NIV is identified today as the WHO Collaborating Center for arboviruses reference and hemorrhagic fever reference and research.

The project was done on Chandipura Virus (CHPV)-a negative stranded virus that is the cause of viral encephalitis that broke out in year 2003, killing 183 out of 329 affected children in India.
Responsibilities:

• Obtained cDNA coding for CHPV viral proteins as part of plasmids present in two E.coli strains and extracted the plasmids.
• Designed polymerases to the protein-encoding genes
• Performed PCR amplification of the M protein using high fidelity polymerase.
• Cloned the proteins of the virus in BD and AD vectors respectively.
• Prepared competent cells and carried out sequential transformation a part of a yeast two-hybrid assay.
• Studied protein-protein interactions of different proteins with the M protein of the virus.
• Located where the transcriptional pathway was being activated.

[4] Internship at Confidential,India
[May 2005 - Aug 2005]

Confidential,and Research Center (RC) is a teaching hospital with its primary focus lying on breast cancer. The RGCI & RC strives to provide comprehensive and affordable cancer care under one roof through its state - of - the - art infrastructure, cutting edge technology & skilled human resource.

The project was done on Blood grouping and crossmatching.
Responsibilities:

• Studied Blood grouping and crossmatching.
• Performed a comparative study between the gel technique and the conventional methods of crossmatching.

[5] Internship at Confidential,India [May 2004 - Aug 2004]

Best Biotek Research Labs (P) Ltd, an ISO - 9001-2000 certifiedIndia’s leading biotech training & research centre and one of the fastest growing BT training & R & D centers in India. Best Biotek Research Labs offers India’s most innovative & industry relevant training in the areas of biotech, bio-informatics & clinical research.
The project was done on Enzymology.
Responsibilities:

• Isolated protein-rich soil samples.
• Extracted and purified Amylase and Protease enzymes using different methods from soil samples.