I am a data scientist and statistician with more than 20 years of experience applying quantitative methods to healthcare, education, business and policy research. I specialize in research design, statistical modeling, text analysis, and AI-powered analytics, with a strong track record of turning complex data into actionable insights. I currently lead data science and statistical support at Harvard Business School's Research Computing Services, mentor doctoral students, and contribute to workshops on NLP, transformers, Python, SQL, R, and visualization. I enjoy collaborating with faculty and researchers to solve challenging problems and publish rigorous results.

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I am a data scientist and statistician with more than 20 years of experience applying quantitative methods to healthcare, education, business and policy research. I specialize in research design, statistical modeling, text analysis, and AI-powered analytics, with a strong track record of turning complex data into actionable insights. I currently lead data science and statistical support at Harvard Business School's Research Computing Services, mentor doctoral students, and contribute to workshops on NLP, transformers, Python, SQL, R, and visualization. I enjoy collaborating with faculty and researchers to solve challenging problems and publish rigorous results.

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I am a data scientist and statistician with more than 20 years of experience applying quantitative methods to healthcare, education, business and policy research. I specialize in research design, statistical modeling, text analysis, and AI-powered analytics, with a strong track record of turning complex data into actionable insights.

I currently lead data science and statistical support at Harvard Business School’s Research Computing Services, mentor doctoral students, and contribute to workshops on NLP, transformers, Python, SQL, R, and visualization. I enjoy collaborating with faculty and researchers to solve challenging problems and publish rigorous results.

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Language

Chinese
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Work Experience

Lead Statistician/Data Scientist at Harvard Business School, Research Computing Services
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provide research design and methodological consulting to faculty and doctoral students; perform statistical programming, modeling, and text analysis on faculty projects; serve as the team’s AI (LLM) expert; execute database programming and MariaDB administration; review faculty papers and assist in addressing reviewers’ comments; conduct data wrangling and visualization; train and coach doctoral students and research associates; lead and assist in IQSS/HBS workshops on NLP, transformers, Python, SQL, R, Stata, web-scraping, data wrangling, and visualization.
Business Information Analyst at Baker Research Services, Harvard Business School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2017
Delivered customized, accurate research to faculty proxies and doctoral students; trained and advised on key financial research database systems, programming, and visualization; developed open-source datasets for HBX CORe; managed data for major HBS surveys and initiatives; demonstrated independent work ethic and strong collaboration within a team.
Performance Improvement Coordinator (Independent Contractor) at Hawaii Emergency Physicians Associated, Inc.
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Created and managed a complex database to monitor site and physician performance across four sites; conducted monthly statistical analyses and visualizations; collaborated with management to monitor operational, administrative, financial, and clinical performance; identified deficiencies and recommended interventions.
Research Statistician at Quality Management, Hilo Medical Center
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Created and managed databases for QM, RM, and medical staff office; monitored monthly/quarterly JCAHO performance measures; produced reports on physician performance and clinical activity; conducted correlations and trend analyses; contributed to HMSA Quality Award applications; supervised junior staff.
Statistician at The Pooling Project of Prospective Studies of Diet and Cancer, Harvard School of Public Health
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Maintained and updated a complex research database from 18 international studies; conducted Cox proportional hazards analyses on multiple topics; maintained SAS macros; presented findings; trained postdoctoral fellows and doctoral students; performed manuscript reviews and supported data management.
Business Information Analyst at Harvard Business School, Baker Research Services
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2017
Provided highly customized, accurate, comprehensive research in a timely and innovative manner to faculty, proxies, and doctoral students by utilizing expertise in finance, economics, accounting and programming; trained doctoral students; developed open-source datasets for HBX CORe; performed data management, analyses and produced high-quality visualizations for HB surveys and initiatives; managed complex databases and produced visuals for the Dean’s Office and major initiatives such as Gender Initiative, W50, ER Fortune 500, and the U.S. Competitiveness Study; demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in teams.
RESEARCH STATISTICIAN at Hilo Medical Center
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Created and managed databases for quality management, risk management, and medical staff office; updated monthly/quarterly JCAHO performance measures; created and presented reports regarding physician performance and clinical usage; conducted correlations and trends analyses; supervised junior statistician and clerk.

Education

Certificate at MIT
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
MBA at NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
January 1, 2013 - January 7, 2026
MS in Biostatistics & Epidemiology at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Research, Dartmouth College
January 1, 2002 - January 7, 2026
BS in Biology, Molecular Biology at Rhodes College
January 1, 1997 - January 7, 2026
Certificate Course: Big Data and Social Analytics at MIT (Cambridge, MA)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
MBA, Concentration in Finance with High Honors at Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
MS in Biostatistics & Epidemiology at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Research
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
BS in Biology, Molecular Biology concentration at Rhodes College
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

Certificate Course: Big Data and Social Analytics
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Big Data and Social Analytics Certificate
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
MBA in Finance (High Honors)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
MS in Biostatistics & Epidemiology (High Honors)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
BS in Biology, Molecular Biology concentration
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Financial Services