Shiyi Yang

Data Analyst

https://www.opentalent.in/shiyi-yang

Phd student in computational biology

University of California, Berkeley

Key Strengths

Strong academic background in Mathematics and Statistics, including a Master's degree from Boston University.
Extensive experience with statistical modeling, data mining, and causal inference techniques.
Proficiency in using SQL for data processing and experience with AWS (EC2) for large database management.
Experience in developing novel Bayesian models and software components for research.
Demonstrated ability to apply advanced analytical methods (SVM, deep learning, various regression models) to complex datasets.

Cultural & Operational Fit

Cultural Fit Analysis

The candidate's background is heavily academic and research-focused, with roles at universities and a therapeutics company. While the projects align with data analysis, the overall experience leans towards bioinformatics and computational biology. The transition to a pure Data Analyst role would require assessing their business acumen and experience with typical industry data analysis challenges beyond research. The diversity of projects shows adaptability in applying statistical methods to different domains (consumer data, healthcare, genomics, social science).

Soft Skills & Operational Fit

The candidate's project descriptions indicate an ability to work in teams (Recommender System Project) and a strong research-oriented mindset. The teaching assistant role suggests communication and mentorship skills. However, specific soft skills like leadership, conflict resolution, or project management are not explicitly detailed in the provided data.

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Education

Boston University

Master of Science (M.S.), Mathematics and Statistics

January 1, 2016 – January 1, 2018

Xiamen University

Bachelor's degree, Statistics

January 1, 2012 – January 1, 2016

Experience

University of California, Berkeley

Phd Student in Computational Biology

August 1, 2021 – Present

Berkeley, California, United States

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.

Associate Computational Scientist

January 1, 2020 – February 1, 2021

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Boston University

Bioinformatics Analyst

May 1, 2018 – December 1, 2019

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston University

Teaching Assistant

January 1, 2017 – May 1, 2017

Boston University

Research Assistant

October 1, 2016 – January 1, 2018

Projects

Recommender System Project

February 1, 2017 – May 1, 2017

• Built a recommender system alongside with another 2 students to recommend grocery store products using consumer expenditure data through market basket analysis (Apriori algorithm) • Won a Boston University data challenge to present project at JSM, the largest Statistical conference in North America

Statistical Analysis Project (Causal Inference to Infer the Benefit of Geriatric Care)

October 1, 2016 – January 1, 2017

• Extracted data from large database on AWS (EC2) • Matched two Medicare patient groups (with geriatric care, without geriatric care) using demographic data through PSM (propensity score matching) • Performed a statistical test that compared Medicare system cost for the two patient groups to draw causal relationship

Statistical Analysis Project (Analysis of Alzheimer Patients)

March 1, 2016 – May 1, 2017

• Used SQL to process data from large database on AWS (EC2) • Used Data Mining techniques to find diseases related to Alzheimer’s • Conducted trajectory analysis to find disease patterns, example: what diseases are associated or could potentially lead to

Key Strengths

Strong academic background in Mathematics and Statistics, including a Master's degree from Boston University.
Extensive experience with statistical modeling, data mining, and causal inference techniques.
Proficiency in using SQL for data processing and experience with AWS (EC2) for large database management.
Experience in developing novel Bayesian models and software components for research.
Demonstrated ability to apply advanced analytical methods (SVM, deep learning, various regression models) to complex datasets.

Cultural & Operational Fit

Cultural Fit Analysis

Soft Skills & Operational Fit

Shiyi Yang

Key Strengths

Cultural & Operational Fit

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