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I am a seasoned Data Science practitioner and manager of data science teams with a track record of published research across community health care, heliophysics, ophthalmology, and neurology. I have built and led cross-functional teams, translating complex data problems into practical, real-world evidence for decision making. I am passionate about developing data-driven, multi-modal research and implementation science endeavours, mentoring fellow data science practitioners, and creating sustainable and ethical data-driven strategies in health care, climate, and life sciences. In my work, I emphasize mentorship, rigorous evaluation, and clear communication of methods and results to diverse stakeholders. I enjoy advancing research-driven product and policy insights while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and responsible AI in health care, climate, and life sciences.…I am a seasoned Data Science practitioner and manager of data science teams with a track record of published research across community health care, heliophysics, ophthalmology, and neurology. I have built and led cross-functional teams, translating complex data problems into practical, real-world evidence for decision making. I am passionate about developing data-driven, multi-modal research and implementation science endeavours, mentoring fellow data science practitioners, and creating sustainable and ethical data-driven strategies in health care, climate, and life sciences. In my work, I emphasize mentorship, rigorous evaluation, and clear communication of methods and results to diverse stakeholders. I enjoy advancing research-driven product and policy insights while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and responsible AI in health care, climate, and life sciences.

Manan Kocher, PhD

Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Data Analyst, +6

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I am a seasoned Data Science practitioner and manager of data science teams with a track record of published research across community health care, heliophysics, ophthalmology, and neurology. I have built and led cross-functional teams, translating complex data problems into practical, real-world evidence for decision making. I am passionate about developing data-driven, multi-modal research and implementation science endeavours, mentoring fellow data science practitioners, and creating sustainable and ethical data-driven strategies in health care, climate, and life sciences. In my work, I emphasize mentorship, rigorous evaluation, and clear communication of methods and results to diverse stakeholders. I enjoy advancing research-driven product and policy insights while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and responsible AI in health care, climate, and life sciences.…I am a seasoned Data Science practitioner and manager of data science teams with a track record of published research across community health care, heliophysics, ophthalmology, and neurology. I have built and led cross-functional teams, translating complex data problems into practical, real-world evidence for decision making. I am passionate about developing data-driven, multi-modal research and implementation science endeavours, mentoring fellow data science practitioners, and creating sustainable and ethical data-driven strategies in health care, climate, and life sciences. In my work, I emphasize mentorship, rigorous evaluation, and clear communication of methods and results to diverse stakeholders. I enjoy advancing research-driven product and policy insights while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and responsible AI in health care, climate, and life sciences.

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I am a seasoned Data Science practitioner and manager of data science teams with a track record of published research across community health care, heliophysics, ophthalmology, and neurology. I have built and led cross-functional teams, translating complex data problems into practical, real-world evidence for decision making. I am passionate about developing data-driven, multi-modal research and implementation science endeavours, mentoring fellow data science practitioners, and creating sustainable and ethical data-driven strategies in health care, climate, and life sciences.

In my work, I emphasize mentorship, rigorous evaluation, and clear communication of methods and results to diverse stakeholders. I enjoy advancing research-driven product and policy insights while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and responsible AI in health care, climate, and life sciences.

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Work Experience

Graduate Student Research Assistant at NASA Earth & Space Science Fellowship / University of Michigan

September 1, 2014 - August 31, 2018

Awarded the NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) for innovative solar physics research. Developed a novel plasma diagnostic technique to study solar eruptions near the Sun’s source using diverse data sources and magnetohydrodynamic models. Validated and delivered in-situ proton data products from the Solar Wind Ion Composition Spectrometer (SWICS) on ACE, and contributed to public dissemination of findings through presentations and publications. Built data analysis and visualization tooling in collaboration with mentors.

Research Scientist at Insight Data Science

June 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Led real-world evidence studies in collaboration with industry partners, leveraging ophthalmology and neurology clinical data registries to design study protocols, perform analyses, and deliver actionable insights. Developed study designs, statistical analyses, and data curation pipelines; produced client-ready reports and visualizations and presented findings to partners.

Clinical Data Scientist at Verana Health

January 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020

Co-developed end-to-end data sets and analytic workflows for real-world evidence generation across neurology and ophthalmology, enabling scalable data curation from electronic health records and claims data. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate scientific methods into data products and mentored junior team members.

Senior Data Scientist at Verana Health

October 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Delivered real-world evidence (RWE) studies and ML-driven solutions, built robust statistical models, and advanced data governance practices. Led a growing data science team, contributed to the professional development of team members, and established scalable processes for project lifecycles from discovery to deployment.

Manager, Quantitative Sciences at Verana Health

July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023

Managed a team of five data science practitioners, establishing end-to-end lifecycles for disease-specific RWE datasets, standardizing data curation, quality control, and documentation. Drove program governance, budget stewardship, and cross-functional collaboration; led analytics strategy for health care and life sciences initiatives; mentored team members and supported professional growth.