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Desmond Singh

Waterloo,ON

Summary

A results-oriented research coordinator specializing in people analytics, bioinformatics, software development, and data analysis. History of producing high-quality deliverables demonstrated by co-authoring multiple scientific publications. Skilled in science communication, both oral and written.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Data Management Coordinator

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
01.2023 - Current
  • Developing Python modules and desktop applications to support a measurement-based care program in psychiatry
  • Developing R packages and R markdowns to monitor healthcare program effectiveness
  • Designed educational materials (presentations, software manuals) for project clients and managers

Graduate Researcher

University Of Waterloo
01.2022 - Current
  • Developing an R package to implement novel bioinformatics methods
  • Wrote scholarship applications and secured over CAD 20,000 in research funding
  • Provided bioinformatics consulting services to collaborators

BIOL 361 Teaching Assistant

University Of Waterloo
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Managed weekly tutorials for 40 undergraduate students
  • Developed and delivered presentations on core statistical concepts (ex., p-values, various tests, power analyses)
  • Conducted live tutorials on using SPSS software for data analysis

Education

Master of Science - Biology (Bioinformatics)

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
06.2020

Skills

  • - R
  • - Python
  • - Bash
  • - Git/GitHub
  • - G Suite
  • - MS Office
  • - Software development
  • - Data processing
  • - Data analysis
  • - Data visualization
  • - Science communication

Timeline

Research Data Management Coordinator

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
01.2023 - Current

Graduate Researcher

University Of Waterloo
01.2022 - Current

BIOL 361 Teaching Assistant

University Of Waterloo
01.2022 - 04.2022

Master of Science - Biology (Bioinformatics)

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour

McMaster University
Desmond Singh