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Reza Ziaeian

Reza Ziaeian

Fribourg,Switzerland

Summary

Data Scientist & Biostatistician with 10+ years of experience bridging clinical research and data science. Expertise in applying statistical modeling and machine learning to clinical trials and real-world evidence generation. Proven ability to ensure data integrity, conduct advanced analyses, and generate regulatory-compliant insights that enhance patient outcomes. Adept at working across interdisciplinary teams to drive data-driven decision-making in clinical development.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructor & Tutor

ZEMCO GmbH
, Switzerland
06.2012 - 02.2025
  • Developed AI-driven analytics solutions to optimize clinical trial data and real-world evidence analysis.
  • Applied Bayesian optimization techniques to improve machine learning models for patient outcome prediction.
  • Managed and structured large-scale clinical datasets, ensuring high-quality data processing pipelines.

Key Achievements:

- MRI-Based Brain Tumor Detection Model: Achieved 99% accuracy in classifying pituitary, glioma, and meningioma tumors, significantly improving diagnostic reliability.

- MRI-Based Brain Tumor Segmentation Model: Achieved 99% accuracy in detection and 90% Dice Score, proving the effectiveness of deep learning in real-world medical applications.
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Freelance Data Scientist & Biostatistician

UPWORK | (100% -Job Score ; TopRated)
, Remote
01.2016 - 02.2025
  • Provided statistical consultation and clinical data analysis for international clients.
  • Assisted in developing real-world data analytics frameworks for pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations.

Data Scientist

ES HÔPITAUX UNIVERSITAIRES DE STRASBOURG
, France
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed a highly accurate (95% accuracy) predictive model using decision tree algorithms to assess the likelihood of hospitalization for COVID-19 patients based on various risk factors, including human leukocyte antigen polymorphisms.
  • Conducted a comprehensive inferential analysis of data from 1,725 COVID-19 patients.
  • The model provides critical insights to healthcare providers, enabling early intervention and resource allocation for high-risk patients
  • Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning algorithms, and healthcare data utilization, contributing to the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data Scientist

Tuhoon, National Centre for Mental Health
, Saudi Arabia
05.2020 - 03.2021
  • Spearheaded the design and development of a comprehensive questionnaire for a large-scale psychology project involving 4,000 participants, focusing on mental health in the workplace within Saudi Arabia.
  • Led the preprocessing and analysis of complex datasets, employing advanced inferential statistical methods to identify key risk factors and trends.
  • Authored a detailed project report, synthesizing findings and insights with clarity and precision.
  • Developed and executed innovative data visualization strategies to effectively communicate complex results to a diverse range of stakeholders, enhancing comprehension and impact.

Contract Biostatistician

Swiss PharmaCan AG
, Switzerland
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Played a pivotal role in a Phase II clinical trial for Artemic™, a nutraceutical product, focusing on its safety and efficacy assessment.
  • Responsible for the preprocessing and statistical analysis of trial data, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
  • Designed and created engaging infographics, effectively visualizing complex trial data for better understanding and impact.
  • Authored a concise and informative summary of the trial results and findings, tailored for presentation and marketing purposes, enhancing the product's visibility and understanding among stakeholders.

Data Analyst

Ministry of Health
, Kuwait
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Managed a comprehensive analysis of unstructured healthcare data from50,000 patients who underwentorthopedicsurgery at Al-Razi Hospital, Kuwait, between 2012 and 2018.
  • Implemented advancednatural language processing andrecurrent neural network techniquesfor preprocessing and categorizing diagnosticreports and surgical data.
  • Developed a comprehensiveorthopedic abbreviation and definition database, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of data categorization.
  • Utilized this database tofine-tune ChatGPT, enabling it to classify orthopedic diseases and operations based on anatomical regions(spine, hand, hip, foot, etc.).
  • The project significantly improved data utility and analysis in orthopedic healthcare, offering insightsfor better patientcare and surgical outcomes.

Education

Master of Public Health - Public Health

IU University
Bad Honnef
01.2023 - 02.2025

Bachelor of International Relations -

University of Wroclaw
Wroclaw
01.2018 - 01.2023

Laboratory Research Training -

University of Fribourg
Fribourg
01.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Cell Biology - Cell Biology

University of Berne
Bern
01.2007 - 01.2012

Skills

  • Python Programming
  • R programming
  • Statistical analysis
  • Machine learning
  • Data visualisation
  • SQL databases
  • SAS programming
  • SPSS
  • STATA
  • MiniTab
  • MeedCalc
  • Power BI
  • Tabeau

Languages

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Persian
Native
Latin
Intermediate
Polish
Intermediate

Certification

CLOUDCOMPUTING (AWS)

GreatLearning,Remote |2023 - 2023

https://verify.mygreatlearning.com/verify/HKOCMUZH


CERTIFICATE FORMACHINE LEARNING

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),USA|2022 - 2023

https://verify.mygreatlearning.com/verify/WVLVRZLO


CERTIFICATE IN CLINICAL RESEARCH CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT

University of Berkeley, California |2022 -Present

https://rb.gy/q7iosk




Genetic & biochemical Laboratory Research

  • Analysis of the Interaction between certain Regions of 5'UTR and specific ncoRNAsin T. Brucei
  • Molecular genetic Analysis of COX Assembly-Gene SCO1, SCO2, COX10 & COX15 by SSCP and direct Sequencin
  • Interaction Studies of FUS and TDP-43 Proteins

Keywords


  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Neural Networks (CNN, RNN)
  • Bayesian Optimization
  • Decision Trees
  • Support Vector Machines (SVM)
  • Hyperparameter Tuni
  • U-Net Architecture
  • Optuna (Bayesian Optimization)
  • Clinical Data Analysis
  • Inferential Statistics

Main Libraries

  • TensorFlow (Deep Learning, CNN, RNN, Image Processing)
  • Keras (Neural Networks, Model Training)
  • Scikit-learn (Machine Learning Algorithms, Regression, Classification)
  • SciPy (Statistical Computing, Signal Processing)
  • Optuna (Bayesian Optimization, Hyperparameter Tuning)
  • Statsmodels (Inferential Statistics, Regression Models)
  • NLTK (Natural Language Processing, Text Analytics)
  • Matplotlib & Seaborn (Data Visualization)
  • Pandas & NumPy (Data Manipulation, Analytics)
  • Lifelines (Survival Analysis)
  • Scikit-allel (Genetic Variation analysis)

Timeline

Data Scientist

ES HÔPITAUX UNIVERSITAIRES DE STRASBOURG
10.2023 - 01.2024

Master of Public Health - Public Health

IU University
01.2023 - 02.2025

Data Scientist

Tuhoon, National Centre for Mental Health
05.2020 - 03.2021

Contract Biostatistician

Swiss PharmaCan AG
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of International Relations -

University of Wroclaw
01.2018 - 01.2023

Data Analyst

Ministry of Health
03.2017 - 05.2019

Freelance Data Scientist & Biostatistician

UPWORK | (100% -Job Score ; TopRated)
01.2016 - 02.2025

Instructor & Tutor

ZEMCO GmbH
06.2012 - 02.2025

Laboratory Research Training -

University of Fribourg
01.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Cell Biology - Cell Biology

University of Berne
01.2007 - 01.2012
Reza Ziaeian