Arlene O.

PhD Researcher - Ubiquitous Health Technology Lab at UbiLab - University of Waterloo
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Pedro Velmovitsky

Arlene is a talented and insightful health and climate researcher. I worked with her on several projects at the Ubiquitous Health Technology Lab, and Arlene could always be depended on upon to deliver high-quality results. In addition, Arlene is also a terrific team player, always ready to step in and help her co-workers to support projects and conduct cutting-edge research. She is also very creative, bringing new ideas and suggestions that supported and improved out projects. I highly recommend her for amazing skills in research and teamwork, as well as for her ethical and dedicated behaviour.

Adson Rocha

Arlene is for sure a first-rate researcher with solid knowledge in Health Systems. She is very focused and productivity-oriented, also being always ready to help other team members. It was a pleasure to work with her.

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Credentials

  • TCPS 2: CORE (Research Ethics)
    Government of Canada
    Jul, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • ER22x: Justice (Harvard University)
    edX
    Aug, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Ten Thousand Coffees Member
    Ten Thousand Coffees
    Jan, 2021
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • UbiLab - University of Waterloo
    • Canada
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • PhD Researcher - Ubiquitous Health Technology Lab
      • May 2017 - Present

      Exploring the use of the commercially available Internet of Things, such as Smart Home sensor technology to monitor health and promote well being. At the UbiLab, we are leveraging zero-effort technologies to enable remote patient monitoring and public health surveillance. Activities - Grant and research proposal writing, scoping review & manuscript writing, interviewing co-op students, supervising interns and co-op students, organizing Health Informatics (Hi5) Challenge, poster and conference presentations (SOAR 2018 - Waterloo, ON; CSA Annual Conference, Edmonton, AB; HPO 2018 - Toronto, ON; ISDS 2019 - San Diego, CA; AAL Forum 2019 - Aarhus, Denmark, HFES 2020, AmeriGEO 2021, EWAHA 2022 - Gdansk, Poland). Projects Heat wave Project - Collaborating with researchers in Brazil (UNICAMP), Université de Technologie Compeigne. Deployed 70 thermostats across Ottawa and Vancouver to record indoor temperatures with public housing partners, supported by local public health authorities. Infodemics Project - Analyzing twitter data to predict and monitor behaviours during heat wave. Thinktum Project - Development of platform for data collection for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) study. ecobee Project - UbiLab is partnering with ecobee to explore the use of their smart thermostat and associated sensors to increase the awareness of the progression of dementia, mental health and other diseases. Health Canada 2019 - Emerging technologies for health and climate change data report Sidewalk Toronto 2018 - Small Research Grant Healthy Behavior Data Challenge 2018 - Selected as one of three Canadian national winning ideas by the MaRS Discovery District, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. CSA Academic Challenge Finalist 2018 - Presented at the CSA Group Annual Conference 2018 on Health Data Standards for Public Health Surveillance and Remote Monitoring using Smart Home Technologies. RBC Undergraduate Research Fellowship 2017

  • Université de Bordeaux
    • France
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Visiting Research Fellow - Population Health Research Center
      • Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

      Recipient of MITACS Globalink Research Fellowship Award. Recipient of MITACS Globalink Research Fellowship Award.

  • University of Waterloo
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teaching Assistant (TA)
      • Sep 2018 - Jan 2023

      Conducted weekly tutorial sessions, facilitated online discussion boards, held weekly office hours for students, provided constructive feedback, handled group conflicts, graded assignments, and clarified course materials. Teaching Assistant for the following courses at the University of Waterloo: - HLTH 230 - Introduction to Health Informatics (3x) second year undergraduate course - HLTH 341 - Principles of Pathobiology) (2x) third year undergraduate course - HTLH 101 - Introduction to Health (1x) first year undergraduate course Course Developer for the following courses at the University of Waterloo: - HLTH 230 - Introduction to Health Informatics

  • Castor EDC
    • Growth Intern - Sales and Marketing
      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

      Accelerating biomedical research for all researchers by equipping them with the right tools for electronic data capture (EDC). Responsible for expanding Castor’s global presence and supporting the business development through content creation and marketing. Managed social media channels and website content (created graphics, interviewed clients in medical hospitals, and wrote more than seven case studies/success stories and blogs). Accelerating biomedical research for all researchers by equipping them with the right tools for electronic data capture (EDC). Responsible for expanding Castor’s global presence and supporting the business development through content creation and marketing. Managed social media channels and website content (created graphics, interviewed clients in medical hospitals, and wrote more than seven case studies/success stories and blogs).

  • Saint Elizabeth Health Care
    • Canada
    • Medical Practices
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Facilities and Procurement Intern - Medical Records Project Lead
      • May 2016 - Aug 2016

      Community care providers. Project lead on an organization-wide project to consolidate storage vendors and medical records, reduce costs, save $10,000+ in annual storage fees, and improve paper records storage processes with development of reporting tool and adoption of vendor system. Community care providers. Project lead on an organization-wide project to consolidate storage vendors and medical records, reduce costs, save $10,000+ in annual storage fees, and improve paper records storage processes with development of reporting tool and adoption of vendor system.

  • University Health Network
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Junior Project Analyst - ConnectingGTA Project, SIMS
      • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

      ConnectingGTA, part of a province-wide initiative ConnectingOntario, lead by the UHN SIMS team to implement the regional electronic health record in the Greater Toronto Area with Telus Health and eHealth Ontario. Project Analyst on the Communications, Adoption and Training team for the ConnectingGTA project. Responsible for drafting messaging, creating presentation decks, posters, program materials, newsletters, and creating project videos. Organized a catered stakeholder event for 100+ people and generated weekly project reports.

  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Canada
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Junior IM/IT Technician - Onsite Support
      • May 2014 - Apr 2015

      Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, IT Department. I provided onsite technical support to Service Canada employees. I set up and deployed new personal computers and monitors to over 200 staff. I conducted asset management, managed device disposal logs, and troubleshot computer problems and other processes. Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, IT Department. I provided onsite technical support to Service Canada employees. I set up and deployed new personal computers and monitors to over 200 staff. I conducted asset management, managed device disposal logs, and troubleshot computer problems and other processes.

  • HMV Retail Ltd
    • Sales Associate
      • 2010 - 2014

      HMV Canada I provided exceptional customer service experiences to customers. Including finding and recommending perfect gift ideas, making special orders and ensuring the store was welcoming and stocked. I was the youngest staff member with key-holder duties, including supervising and training new and seasonal workers, counting the safe and handling up to $25,000 daily cash flow. HMV Canada I provided exceptional customer service experiences to customers. Including finding and recommending perfect gift ideas, making special orders and ensuring the store was welcoming and stocked. I was the youngest staff member with key-holder duties, including supervising and training new and seasonal workers, counting the safe and handling up to $25,000 daily cash flow.

  • Dr. Ria Pudjo and Team
    • Intern at dental practice
      • 2013 - 2013

      I supported the reception and Dr. Pudjo by preparing patient consultation packages and creating new patient questionnaire templates. I also reorganized the supply room and ordered supplies. I supported the reception and Dr. Pudjo by preparing patient consultation packages and creating new patient questionnaire templates. I also reorganized the supply room and ordered supplies.

  • Toronto Waldorf School
    • Canada
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Camp Counselor
      • 2009 - 2012

      As summer camp counsellor and March Break camp counsellor, I cared for up to 15 children aged 5-12 years with an assistant. We facilitated indoor and outdoor activities and prepared meals for the children. As summer camp counsellor and March Break camp counsellor, I cared for up to 15 children aged 5-12 years with an assistant. We facilitated indoor and outdoor activities and prepared meals for the children.

Education

  • University of Waterloo
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Public Health and Health Systems
  • University of Waterloo
    Master of Science - MSc, Public Health and Health Systems
  • University of Waterloo
    Bachelor of Science, Honours Health Studies, Gerontology Minor, Co-operative
  • Toronto Waldorf School
  • University of Waterloo

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