Professional Summary

Forward-thinking and results-driven Epidemiologist and Physician with extensive experience in epidemiologic surveillance, data modernization, and health disparities analysis. Proven expertise in developing surveillance systems for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) using hospital discharge, death certificate, and birth certificate data. Skilled in advanced statistical analysis, survey design, and cross-sector collaboration to inform public health strategy and policy. Actively engaged in national MCH epidemiology training initiatives and leadership development programs. Dedicated to advancing health equity through data-driven decision-making and innovative public health interventions.

Technical Skills

Programming & Statistical Software: R (leaflet, Quarto), SAS, SQL, Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)
Data Systems & Platforms: REDCap, EPIC, INEDSS, Salesforce, EPIC Reporting Workbench
Epidemiologic Methods: Surveillance system development, stratified analysis, disparity analysis, survey methodology, KPI reporting
Statistical Techniques: Trend analysis, prevalence/incidence estimation, regression, hypothesis testing
Data Visualization: Interactive dashboards, HTML reports, geographic mapping
Database Management: Relational databases, EMR systems
Leadership & Communication: Cross-department collaboration, stakeholder reporting, vendor coordination, mentorship

Professional Experience

Epidemiologist IV

Cook County Department of Public Health — Cook County, IL
Oct 2024 – Present

• Lead development of an epidemiologic surveillance system for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) utilizing hospital discharge data, death certificates, and birth certificate datasets.
• Conduct trend analyses stratified by sex, race, ethnicity, and geographic distribution to identify disparities and inform targeted interventions.
• Perform standard statistical testing and advanced epidemiologic analyses for conference abstracts, presentations, and scientific articles.
• Provide cross-departmental data support for behavioral health, chronic disease, and maternal-child health programs.
• Collaborate with external vendors to develop and refine annual countywide survey instrumentation, including questionnaire design, indicator alignment, and data collection methodology.
• Ensure survey measures align with county priorities, equity frameworks, and state/national reporting standards.
• Participate in national MCH epidemiology trainings through CityMatCH, CDC, and HRSA.
• Selected participant in NACCHO MCH Planning and Implementation Program.
• Serve as mentor for CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellow.
• Develop interactive visualizations and automated reporting tools using R and Quarto.
• Contribute to public health data modernization initiatives to strengthen surveillance infrastructure.

Key Achievements:

• Leadership Fellowship Certification — Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH): Illinois Public Health Leadership Institute for Systems Change (Cohort 2025)
• Data Modernization Certificate — Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE)

Epidemiologist III

Chicago Department of Public Health (Sunbelt Contractor) — Chicago, IL
Jun 2023 – Jul 2024

• Developed KPI reports to monitor notifiable diseases and outbreak response timelines using Illinois Department of Public Health data.
• Processed and analyzed COVID-19 surveillance data to track incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality trends.
• Conducted statistical analyses to evaluate correlations between COVID-19 variants and hospitalization rates (2020–2024).
• Classified COVID-19 cases using INEDSS.
• Validated and centralized multiple surveillance databases to improve data integrity.
• Generated statistical programs using SAS and R for complex data manipulation and reporting.
• Created graphical presentations and dashboards for stakeholders and leadership.

Patient Programs Data Analyst

Erie Family Health Centers — Chicago, IL
Sep 2022 – May 2023

• Analyzed EMR data to support HIV and PrEP program quality improvement initiatives.
• Managed clinical quality dashboards and Ryan White reporting.
• Served as liaison between Patient Programs, Development, Business Intelligence, and EHR Operations.
• Conducted quality assurance and prepared internal/external reports and presentations.
• Participated in Ryan White funder meetings as data and quality representative.

Communicable Disease Control Investigator

Chicago Department of Public Health (Sunbelt Contractor) — Chicago, IL
Aug 2020 – May 2021

• Conducted COVID-19 investigations and contact tracing using REDCap and Salesforce.
• Interviewed cases and identified transmission sources while ensuring confidentiality.
• Provided community education and referrals to health and supportive services.
• Assisted in training and mentoring case investigators.

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH)
University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, IL
Jan 2018 – May 2020

Master of Surgery
University of Dhaka, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases — Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
University of Dhaka, Mymensingh Medical College — Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Certifications & Professional Development

• Leadership Fellowship Certification — Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH): Illinois Public Health Leadership Institute for Systems Change — Cohort 2025
• Data Modernization Certificate — Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE)
• Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Training — CDC, HRSA, CityMatCH
• NACCHO MCH Planning and Implementation Program Participant
• Participating in CSTE LEAD Cohort 7 Program (Leading Epidemiologists Advancing Data, 2026-2027)

Research & Publications

Primary author of a research publication in cardiac surgery

Presented original cardiac surgery research at a professional meeting