EDUCATION

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Master of Science (MSc), Statistics, Biostatistics and Informatics

CGPA: 3.4 (out of scale 4.00)

Awarded Date: July, 2012

University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Statistics, Biostatistics and Informatics

Cumulative CGPA: 3.178 (out of scale 4.00)

Awarded Date: Feb, 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

• Statistician at Johns Hopkins University, Bangladesh (July 2016- Present).
  • Scientific Analysis and Report writing: Work with supervisor for data using statistical software analysis and prepare documentation of data set; Prepare graphs/slides for reports and presentations; Create reports with findings and share it with supervisor, Assist in writing scientific manuscript.
  • Data Management and Editing: Create and update database structure. Plan and organize routine data entry of the project; Administer all kinds of data forms; Monitor data management activities; Maintain security of field data and questionnaire; Prepare code plan; Check consistency of data; Clean data; Create script of the database using MySQL; Download data periodically received from the field; Check the data for errors in consultation with field staff; Add the data into the database; Update Record Management System; Produce summary report in a regular basis; Take corrective action as directed by supervisor in order to retrieve data and provide cleaned versions to supervisor.
• Senior Research Officer at International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), (August 2014 – June 2016)
  • Project Implementation: Conduct tab based data collection including GIS data; Understand study protocol and data collection techniques from Supervisor; Develop activity plans under guidance of supervisor and communicate the plans with the data collectors; Work with Supervisor for developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures; Provide support and guidance to data collectors during data collection process & data management team to keep and improve the performance of the team; Review questionnaire, carry out validation interview and check data for accuracy; Carry out online based data management for e.g. editing, coding and cleaning data; Produce daily report for assisting the research investigator for monitor the study progress; Check periodic quality of data; Compile and prepare progress report; Keep regular communication with the research investigator in order to ensure smooth implementation of the project
  • Project management: Encourage team members (both data collection team and data management team) to collaborate across areas; Set goals and conduct appraisals for the team; Set high standards and confront poor performance where needed; Take appropriate actions to manage poor performance.
  • Team Support: Train field staff/data collectors on data collection methods and tools, if required. Develop research methods and tools in consultation with the PI/RI, enhance the acceptance of new research concept to the global scientific community. Prepare graphs/slides for reports and presentations; Update record management system and produce summary report in a regular basis.
  • Monitoring, Supervision & Analysis: Check quality of data. Ensure quality of data thorough direct observation; Validate and Observation of certain percentage of interview; Check the data for errors in consultation with field staff; Perform field visits and conduct regular meeting with the staff at field in order to capture relevant data and information for analysis. Work with supervisor for data analysis and prepare documentation of data set.
• Research Officer at International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), (November 2012-May 2013 as a daily wager and April 2013- July 2014)
  • Project implementation: Arrange training to develop skills of concern staff members on data management system; Prepare documentation and maintain communication with related field staffs; Raise inconsistencies to supervisor and take action as directed in order to smooth run of project activities and prevent accidental data loss.
  • Team Support: Train field staff/data collectors on data collection methods and tools, if required. Develop research methods and tools in consultation with the PI/RI, enhance the acceptance of new research concept to the global scientific community. Prepare graphs/slides for reports and presentations; Update record management system and produce summary report in a regular basis.
  • Monitoring, Supervision & Analysis: Check quality of data. Ensure quality of data through direct observation; Validate and observation of certain percentage of interview; Check the data for errors in consultation with field staff; Perform field visits and conduct regular meeting with the staff at field in order to capture relevant data and information for analysis. Work with supervisor for data analysis and prepare documentation of data set.
• Research Scholar at Statistics, Biostatistics and Informatics in University of Dhaka (March 2011- November-2012)
  • Understanding Bangladesh Demographic Health survey data (BDHS)
  • Literature Review
  • Primary data collection
  • Data entry
  • Report writing on the Impact of Second Birth Interval on the Association between Poverty and Child Survival in Bangladesh; a life survival table and hazard regression analysis (proportional hazard model)
• Statistician at Bonami Foundation (October 2009-December 2010)
  • Data Collection
  • Analyze data both from the secondary and primary sources
  • Data screening
  • Linking the institute with other civil society and government

• • Programming Language: R
• • Web Design: javascript, CSS,HTML, PHP
• • Statistical Application: SPSS, STATA
• • Database Language: MySQL
• • Other Language: NetLogo
• • Other Application: AiirGIS, GeoDa

data analysis, report writing, Team Management