Chris Curran
Data Analyst

Chris Curran

Skilled in data analysis, data visualization, research, & programming.
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About

Chris Curran has four years of experience as a data analyst and engineer with skills in software and programming languages such as R/RStudio, RShiny, Rmarkdown, SQL, Python, Unix/Linux, and AWS Cloud Resources. His expertise lies in data analysis, data visualization, research, analytical writing, and object-oriented programming. At PatientsLikeMe, Chris implemented repeatable analytic solutions and designed dashboards to reveal data insights, including inManu Jeevan Prakash teractive visualizations.

Employment

4 roles
Jul 2020 - Present 5 years 10 months
Data Analyst & Engineer
Independent
  • Provided expertise in data analysis, data visualization, research, analytical writing, and object-oriented programming.
  • Used software and programming languages such as R/RStudio, RShiny, Rmarkdown, SQL, Python, Unix/Linux, and AWS Cloud Resources. 
Feb 2020 - Jul 2020 5 months
Data Science Engineer
PatientsLikeMe

PatientsLikeMe is a for-profit patient network and real-time research platform. 

  • Designed and implemented repeatable analytic solutions, using a combination of R, Python, SQL, and Amazon AWS Cloud Resources.
  • Worked cooperatively, designed project plans, determined scope, and executed on desired outcomes.
  • Designed dashboards to reveal data insights, including interactive visualizations.
  • Advised project teams on what data is available and the limits on what the available data can used for.
Jul 2017 - Feb 2020 2 years 7 months
Senior Research Analyst
PatientsLikeMe

PatientsLikeMe is a for-profit patient network and real-time research platform. 

  • Performed quantitative analysis of patient generated health data, including patient reported outcome measures, survey data, and other health related data.
  • Applied descriptive, comparative, and basic regression methods to answer key questions.
  • Independently executed project plans and SOW’s, moving projects from inception to delivery.
  • Created deliverables (e.g., PowerPoint, dashboards, written reports, etc.) to communicate project results to relevant stakeholders.
  • Automated reporting systems of patient reported health data using R/RStudio and SQL (Postgres).
Aug 2015 - Jul 2017 1 year 11 months
Senior Research Assistant
PatientsLikeMe

PatientsLikeMe is a for-profit patient network and real-time research platform. 

  • Performed descriptive data analysis and visualization.
  • Created analysis ready data sets, using multiple data sources.
  • Provided training, oversight, and support to junior research staff.
  • Coded, QA tested, and fielded health related surveys to communities of patients online.
  • Performed preliminary analysis of survey data.
  • Performed preliminary literature reviews (i.e., PubMed, GoogleScholar, etc.) to inform survey development and analysis.
  • Triaged patient feedback and concerns regarding surveys.

Education

Jan 2016 - May 2017 1 year 4 months
Computer Science & Programming, -
Quincy College
Sep 2007 - Dec 2011 4 years 3 months
BA, Psychology
State University of New York at Albany