Kexin Jiao
@kexinjiao
Senior data analyst turning healthcare operations data into Power BI/Tableau KPIs and SQL/Python pipelines for better decisions.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Data Analyst focused on turning operational and clinical data into executive KPI dashboards and data-backed recommendations. My work blends BI delivery with data quality, ETL pipeline design, and cross-functional collaboration—so leadership gets clarity they can act on.
In my current role supporting a U.S. federal healthcare program (VA Medical Disability Examinations, in partnership with Deloitte), I lead KPI and ROI analytics for VA programs, including performance tracking and resource-allocation recommendations. I designed and deployed the program’s data warehouse on Microsoft Fabric, integrating disparate sources into unified dataflows and building automated ETL pipelines that reduced manual data aggregation time by 40%.
I also build predictive analytics models to forecast examination bottlenecks and patient outcomes, enabling proactive planning. I create interactive Power BI and Tableau dashboards for Deloitte and VA leadership, delivering real-time visibility into 20+ operational KPIs.
Before healthcare analytics, I advanced applied research and imaging-focused analytics—developing machine learning approaches to reduce costly experiments by 30%, automating image processing workflows for higher throughput, and creating dashboards and reporting for stakeholders. I bring that same rigor—hypothesis testing, time-series analysis, and clear communication—into every dashboard and pipeline I deliver.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Data Analyst
Loyal Source Government Services
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Led KPI definition, performance tracking, and ROI assessment for a U.S. federal VA Medical Disability Examination (MDE) program, delivering executive-level reporting and recommendations. Designed and deployed a Microsoft Fabric-based MDE data warehouse with automated ETL pipelines and built Power BI/Tableau dashboards for real-time KPI visibility.
Applied Research Scientist / Analyst
Florida International University - Applied Research Center
Mar 2020 - Oct 2023 (3 years 7 months)
Designed and synthesized polymer sorbents for DOE-EM radioactive waste remediation, integrating machine learning with experimental design to predict sorbent performance and reduce physical experiments. Led on-site data collection/testing for DOE stakeholders and developed Tableau dashboards to track contaminant removal efficiency.
Digital Imaging Processing Analyst
Case Western Reserve University - School of Medicine
Jun 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Designed and implemented an automated tracking system for filamentary elements (neurites), improving data processing throughput. Engineered Python/MATLAB deconvolution algorithms to enhance confocal microscopy resolution and visualize sub-cellular neuronal structures.
Imaging Specialist Assistant
IMAGE Center, Southern Illinois University
Sep 2015 - Aug 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Operated advanced imaging instrumentation and trained 50+ users on data collection and analysis protocols. Performed high-throughput instrumentation operations and advanced image processing (enhancement, segmentation, feature extraction) using ImageJ/Fiji and Bitplane Imaris.
Research Analyst (Ph.D. Research)
Southern Illinois University - School of Chemical and Biomol
Sep 2011 - Jun 2015 (3 years 9 months)
Performed optical and mechanical simulations (Lumerical FDTD, ANSYS, MATLAB) to predict material behavior and align computational models with experimental data. Designed Power BI/Tableau dashboards and presentations for stakeholder review and conducted material synthesis/characterization work including surface functionalization and thin film deposition.
Education
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University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Science in Data Science, Data Science
2025 -
Grade: GPA 3.9
Pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science at the University of Colorado Boulder (2025–2028). GPA: 3.9.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science & Engineering
2009 - 2018
Grade: GPA 3.6
Completed a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2009–2018). GPA: 3.6.
Beijing Normal University
Master of Science in Polymer Science, Polymer Science
2006 - 2009
Grade: GPA 3.7
Earned a Master of Science in Polymer Science at Beijing Normal University (2006–2009). GPA: 3.7.
Beijing Normal University
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemistry
2001 - 2005
Grade: GPA 3.7
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Beijing Normal University (2001–2005). GPA: 3.7.
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