Education

2022-2024 UC Berkeley - MPH (GPA:3.95)(80 units, 2 Certificates)
- Public Health - Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology
- Applied Data Science Certificate (SAS/Python/R, Machine Learning)
- Health Management Certificate (HEOR, Finance, Leadership)
- Nominated Master Capstone (research paper format)
    Unraveling the Complex Relationship Between HLA and Disease
    from a Phenome-Wide Association Study of 78,048 Individuals

2015-2021 National Taiwan University - DVM (GPA:3.92) (215 Credits)
- Veterinary Medicine - Valedictorian of the School with 3 Scholarships
- National License Examination: 2nd place

2019-2020 University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (GPA: 4.00)
- Exchange Program

2018 Chulalongkorn University
- Animal Hospital Internship Program

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Biostatistics/Epidemiology - SAS/R Programmer

Biostatistician/Programmer | 2024 Jun. – 2024 Aug.
< SAS Macro Development for Clinical Trial Data Imputation - ICH E9(R1) Compliance >
    SAS, R, Python, SQL, clinical trial, SDTM/ADaM, ICH E9(R1), machine learning

  • Spearheaded and standardized SAS macros for missing data using multiple imputation (MCMC Markov Chain, Pattern-Mixed Model) under MNAR/MAR based on ICH E9(R1)
  • Conducted simulation studies (sensitivity analysis) to assess the impact of missing data on statistical power and type I error rates
  • Facilitated QC using SAS (Macro, Base, Graph) and RWE Python projects with China and Japan teams

Biostatistics/Epidemiology Intern | 2023 May – 2024 May
< Phenome-Wide Association Study/Human Leukocyte Antigen Project >
    R/Shiny/dashboard, SQL, package devel., multivariate analysis, PheWAS, GWAS

  • Orchestrated statistical analyses (t-test, ANOVA, logistic regression) and visualization (R Shiny, network analysis, forest plots, heat maps), adeptly handling 80,000 data points across 1500+ variables using R and Qualtrics for targeted interventions
  • Pioneered the discovery of primary novel associations that significantly advanced the project's objectives by initiating and executing an advanced text data cleaning process
  • Surpassed project timeline expectations by completing data analysis milestones 50% ahead of schedule, showcasing exceptional data management acumen, and contributing to valuable enhancements to the BIGDAWG R package and R automation processes

Biostatistics/Epidemiology Intern | 2021 Aug – 2021 Dec.
< Spatial Epidemiological Analysis of Mycobacterium in Kaohsiung City >
    R, SQL, ETL, GIS, data wrangling/cleaning/visualization

  • Executed data cleaning and geocoding for 400+ rows and investigated the emerging Mycobacterium in Kaohsiung metropolitan city with R and GIS for data visualization, including histograms for incidence and choropleth maps
  • Directed a literature review on spatial epidemiological analysis of Mycobacterium, unveiling critical insights and synthesizing findings to inform targeted interventions and resource distribution to mitigate and prevent disease proliferation in Kaohsiung

Skills: SAS | R | Python | SQL | Machine Learning | RWE/HEOR

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Selected Projects: Machine Learning/AI | RWE/HEOR

R/Python: Big Data HealthPredict ML Challenge
Leveraged ML techniques (regression, random forests, lasso, and ridge) on EHR data, reducing error by 40% leading to fewer unnecessary hospitalizations and improved patient care and resource allocation

R/Python: Health Insurance Cost Prediction
Improved model efficacy by ~56% through meticulous handling of missing data, detailed variable encoding, and effective feature selection. These enhancements significantly boosted the accuracy and reliability

DeepLearning.AI
• TensorFlow Developer Professional Certificate(2/4 completed)
• DeepLearning.AI Machine Learning Specialization (2/3 completed)

Stanford University
• Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

AWS Fundamentals (3/3 completed)

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (6/7 completed)

Cross Functional/Client-Facing Expereience

HEOR - Cost Effectiveness Analysis Client Project | 2024 Feb. – 2024 Jul.
< Strategic Analysis & Economic Modeling for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer >
     Healthcare Economic and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

  • Applied HEOR principles for value-based evaluation(VBE) of a novel colorectal cancer blood test, assessing cost-effectiveness and health outcomes
  • Developed Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio (ICER) models to evaluate the cost-benefit, providing strategic recommendations for market entry and pricing
  • Collaborated with a diverse team including commercial strategists, medical scientists, physicians, and MBA students

Diagnostics Market Expansion Project | 2023 Feb. – 2023 Jul.

  • Conducted market analysis for a diagnostics startup, including SWOT analysis, 20+ competitors comparison, and market size estimation
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local hospitals and doctors through in-person and virtual communication
  • Coordinated with the CEO, Project Manager, and other marketing interns to align strategies and enhance market outreach efforts

Academic Writing

UC Berkeley MPH Master Capstone - Nominated Capstone
Unraveling the Complex Relationship Between HLA and Disease from a PheWAS Study of 78,048 Individuals

PBHL 200J Health and Social Behavior Breadth
Opioid Misuse and Potential Interventions in Cincinnati, Ohio

PBHL 277A Public Health Maps and Spatial Analysis (ArcGIS)
An Insight into Health Insurance Disparities in the USA

PBHL 200K Environmental Health Sciences Breadth Course
The Health Impacts of Coal-Fired Power Plants

Clinical Conference
Mammary Gland Tumor in Dogs and Cats
Feline Lymphoma

Zoonoses Research Center, NTU | 2021 Sep. – 2022 May
Translator/Editor

Other projects: SAS | R | Python | HTML/CSS/JavaScript

SAS: Survival Analysis
< Survival Analysis of HCV Treatment Impact by Depression Status >
R: Survival Analysis
< Survival Analysis of HCV Treatment Impact by Depression Status >
SAS: ICD10 Diagnostic Data Analysis
< ICD10 Respiratory and Circulatory Disease Analysis >
SAS: Data Visualization
< Analysis of Unemployment Rates by Age Group in California >
R: Data Visualization / ETL / R Shiny
< UCSF HLA PheWAS Study >
R: Data Visualization / ETL / R Shiny
< UCSF HLA PheWAS Study >

R: Data Visualization / ETL / GIS
< Mean PM2.5 Concentration in CA by Day in 2023 >
R: Data Visualization / ETL / GIS
< Dengue Cumulative Incidence In Taiwan from 2019-2022 >

Wait you find this?

Python: API / Web Crawler
< Comedy SoShow >
1st chat bot promote live comedy in Taiwan
Web design / Game design < Escape room - Where is the Key? > 2022 UC Berkeley CS198 WDD Awarded Project

Clincial Experience - 1.5 years
Wet Lab Experience - 1.5 years

Veterinary Hospital, NTU
- Veterinarian (Clerkship) | 2020 Jul. – 2020 Jun.

Animal Vaccine Laboratory, NTU
- Rotation | 2020 Aug. – 2020 Sep.
< Purification and Evaluation of Classical Swine Fever E2 Protein >

Cell Biology Laboratory, NTU
- Intern | 2017 Sep. – 2018 Jun.
< Evaluation of the Freeze Preservation of Chimpanzee Sperm >

Academia Sinica
- Intern | 2015 Jun. – 2015 Aug.
< Drug Design for Preventing Lung Cancer Metastasis >

Volunteer Experience

Teach For Taiwan (TFT) | 2017 Aug. – 2018 Jul.
- Planned and executed 10+ outreach activities (exhibitions,
  speeches, online publicity campaigns) to recruit teachers
  and raise funds to improve education in rural Taiwan

- Led a high-performing team that consistently attained the
  organization's highest number of activity points


Basic Need Center, UC Berkeley | 2023 Feb. – 2023 May
- Organized and promoted food pantry for food justice

Office of International Affairs, NTU | 2018 Sep. – 2021 Jan.
- Buddied with international newcomers to help them settle in

Awards and Honors

2021 Scholarship of NTU Alumni Association
- Awarded to the most outstanding student in each college

2019 Government Scholarship for Overseas Study
- Ranked in top 1% based on GPA, resume, and statement of purpose

2018 NTU Outstanding Youth of the Year
- Received award for impressive achievements(5 times Dean's List Awards,
   championships in National Athletic Games and Magic Contest) and
   remarkable social services (volunteering in Teach For Taiwan)

2016 NTU Outstanding Scholarship
- Broke all swimming relay records in National Intercollege Athletic Games
- <Life> for more details

Leadership / Student Organization Experience

VP, Berkeley Association of Taiwanese Students | 2023-2024

Swimming Team Captain, NTU Vet School | 2016-2017
- Led the team to win 6 medals in Sports Day and the inter-school Vet Cup

Varsity Team Athlete, NTU Swimming Team | 2015-2021
- Broke records and won 5 golds in the National Intercollegiate Games
- Broke records 3 times in a row in the Shochikuume National Tournament

Events Coordinator, NTU Design Thinking Club | 2018-2020

Public Relations, NTU Songwriting Club | 2018-2019

Teaching Assistant, NTU Magic Club | 2016-2017

Yu-Tseng (Sean) Lin
DVM, MPH
Email: yu-tseng_lin@berkeley.edu
LinkedIn: seanlindvm

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