Murugarajan Athiyappan
Nuneaton
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Health Data Scientist with a deep understanding of healthcare analytics and a passion for transforming complex health data into actionable insights. Proficient in applying advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques to extract valuable patterns and trends. Experienced in working with diverse healthcare datasets, including electronic health records (EHR), clinical trials, and medical imaging. Skilled in developing predictive models for disease diagnosis and patient outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals, data engineers, and other stakeholders to translate analytical findings into impactful healthcare strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Data Analyst
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2023.04 - Current
- Analysing large datasets, drawing meaningful conclusions and providing actionable recommendations.
- Generating weekly reports, detailing findings and advising recommendations for strategic decision making.
- Using SQL and R program for data mining and data cleansing.
- Creating department operational performance dashboard using PowerBI.
Data Scientist
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
2022.04 - 2023.04
- Daily submitting national statutory returns such as UEC sitreps, Covid-19 daily, and Covid-19 discharge situation reports.
- Submitting weekly submissions like NHS weekly activity and UEC weekly activity.
- Answering ad-hoc information requests to various internal departments like operations and clinical audits by writing SQL scripts in SQL Server Management Studio to extract the data from the hospital database.
- Preparing UEC, Inpatient, Maternity, and Cancer patient survey list by writing the SQL scripts and conducting the DBS check, and validating the data with the relevant department before submission.
- Working in the team for the hospital performance report, such as financial performance executive pack, and integrated performance report.
- Using Power BI to create a Maternity dashboard.
Master Student
Swansea University
2020.09 - 2021.11
- Worked for Wales Toxicology group for my dissertation project in SAIL Databank and studied association between co-prescription of metformin and risk of hospitalization within 14 days and death within 28 days of post-covid-19 positive in patients prescribed cardiovascular or diabetic medication in Wales patient data.
- Linked Outpatient, Inpatient, and death records for around 5 million Wales patients. SQL and R programs were used for data linkage and to build Survival Analysis and machine learning predictive models.
- This study has been published in the European PMC journal.
- Created data visualization scientific posters in R and QGIS using UK Covid-19 data.
- Examined factors that affect the well-being of primary school children during lockdown by using data from THE HAPPEN survey at home in 2020 and wrote IMRaD-type research paper. The logistic regression technique was used to build a machine-learning predictive model.
- Unsupervised learning techniques K-means clustering and hierarchical clustering were used on heart disease dataset to group patients for targeted treatment.
Clinical Coding Auditor
Al Ain Hospital
2009.12 - 2020.06
- Worked closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to obtain necessary clinical documentation to assign appropriate ICD-10 CM, CPT, and E&M codes.
- Gathered extensive experience in Cerner Millennium, in January-2010 EPR system was implemented in Al Ain Hospital, and I have been involved in implementation of system.
- Provided training and support to end-users, including clinicians, and nurses in Cerner Millennium regarding clinical documentation.
- In 2018 Al Ain Hospital collaborated with AHIMA on a clinical documentation improvement program, I have been involved in this project and gave inputs to clinicians from coding perspective and to coding managers from analytics perspective.
Medical Coding Officer
Miramed Ajuba Solutions Private Limited
2007.04 - 2009.11
- Performed Inpatient coding in 3M software using ICD-10 CM and CPT codes and assigned appropriate MS-DRG system.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to clarify diagnosis and procedure information.
- Collaborated with billing and reimbursement staff to ensure timely and accurate billing of services.
Medical Coder
Manipal Omega H.M.S Private Limited
2005.06 - 2007.03
- Accurately assigned codes to medical diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10 CM, CPT, and E&M codes.
- Reviewed and verified medical documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Monitored coding changes and updates to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Medical Representative
Raptakos & Brett Company Limited
2003.05 - 2004.10
- Assisted in providing product information and education to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained relationships with healthcare professionals in assigned territory.
- Conducted market research and analyzed competitor activity.
Sales Manager
RPG Life Sciences Limited
2002.04 - 2003.04
- Promoted the company's products to healthcare professionals such as doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals.
- Conducted regular visits to pharmacies and hospitals to monitor stock levels and sales.
- Participated in product launches and events.
Medical Representative
Raptakos & Brett Company Limited
2001.01 - 2002.03
- Promoted and sold pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals within assigned territories.
- Met and exceed sales targets through effective territory management and customer engagement.
- Prepared and submitted timely and accurate reports on sales activities and customer feedback.
Education
Master of Science - Health Data Science
Swansea University
Swansea, U.K. 2020.09 - 2021.11
Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Chennai 2017.01 - 2018.03
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University
Chennai 1994.10 - 1998.10
Skills
- SQL, R, and Python Programming
- Power BI and Tableau
- Data Linkage
- Machine Learning
- Statistical Analysis
- Deep Learning
- Solid foundation in NHS Data
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Training and Development
- Clinical Coding
Accomplishments
- Data Science and Big Data Analytics, M.I.T, U.S.A.
- Six Sigma Green Belt from KPMG, India.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by AHIMA, U.S.A.
- Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) by AAPC, U.S.A.
Timeline
Data Analyst
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2023.04 - Current
Data Scientist
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
2022.04 - 2023.04
Master of Science - Health Data Science
Swansea University
2020.09 - 2021.11
Master Student
Swansea University
2020.09 - 2021.11
Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics
Great Lakes Institute of Management
2017.01 - 2018.03
Clinical Coding Auditor
Al Ain Hospital
2009.12 - 2020.06
Medical Coding Officer
Miramed Ajuba Solutions Private Limited
2007.04 - 2009.11
Medical Coder
Manipal Omega H.M.S Private Limited
2005.06 - 2007.03
Medical Representative
Raptakos & Brett Company Limited
2003.05 - 2004.10
Sales Manager
RPG Life Sciences Limited
2002.04 - 2003.04
Medical Representative
Raptakos & Brett Company Limited
2001.01 - 2002.03
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University
1994.10 - 1998.10
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