Katie Derkach
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Credentials
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Learning Data Analytics
LinkedInSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Azure: Understanding the Big Picture
LinkedInJul, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
PostgreSQL Essential Training
LinkedInJul, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Programming Foundations: Databases
LinkedInJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Learning SQL Programming
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Tableau Essential Training (2020.1)
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Ruby on Rails: An Introduction
CourseraMar, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
SQL for Data Science
CourseraAug, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Anesthesia (Mice)
University Health Network -
Mouse Handling
University Health Network -
Smart Serve
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Experience
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Western University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Analyst
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Zymewire
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2021
Responsible for:- analyzing SVM-generated data for accuracy, coverage and quality;- develop and conduct proof-of-concept experiments for new feature proposals to improve the quality and completeness of our data;- preparation of PDLC documents for submission to the development team; - leading data quality improvement projects that have lead to customer acquisition and retention;- refined processes for metrics tracking;- development and testing of QA processes.
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Jan 2019 - Sep 2020
Responsible for: - data analysis for improving machine learning(ML) algorithm at the core of our software; - brainstorm new strategies/features and running proof of concept experiments for improving the ML predictions; - work with the data and software development teams to maintain and improve data quality; - requesting of and QA-testing new user-facing and backend features; - identify, investigate, hypothesize on potential and report backend or user-facing bugs; - analyze customer feedback via beta tests to gain insight about where new technologies can be built to solve new problems and increase our total addressable market particularly in the medical device space; - extensive research into trends in the medical device industry; - keeping up with changes medical device regulation policies in different countries; - giving presentations to the team on upcoming projects and regular reporting on data analysis and improvement for ML predictions; - giving presentations to users addressing issues they find, which are tied to our ML prediction system;- leading a team and participating in short-term company innovation projects;- additional support to daily data team duties when needed;-etc. Show less
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Only Family Matters, (SOLE PROPRIETOR LAW OFFICE)
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Tillsonburg, Ontario
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Office Assistant
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Jul 2018 - Sep 2018
Responsible answering phone calls, responding to messages from other lawyers & clients and handling new client inquiries, managing trust account records, receiving & responding to letter mail, filings at the court office, attending to mailing at the post office, general & trust account deposits, ordering office supplies. Responsible answering phone calls, responding to messages from other lawyers & clients and handling new client inquiries, managing trust account records, receiving & responding to letter mail, filings at the court office, attending to mailing at the post office, general & trust account deposits, ordering office supplies.
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Homecare
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Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
I have been home for most of the summer taking care of a family member and the house while she recovers from 2 surgeries. This includes but is not limited to logging medications taken and symptoms throughout the day, cooking, cleaning, laundry, running errands, grocery shopping, yard work and driving to her to appointments. I have been home for most of the summer taking care of a family member and the house while she recovers from 2 surgeries. This includes but is not limited to logging medications taken and symptoms throughout the day, cooking, cleaning, laundry, running errands, grocery shopping, yard work and driving to her to appointments.
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Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto (UTDRO)
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Canada
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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STARS21 Scholar
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Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
This fellowship program provides clinicians, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experts in radiation oncology to improve on research projects within the field. This fellowship program provides clinicians, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experts in radiation oncology to improve on research projects within the field.
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University of Toronto Engineering
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Student
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May 2017 - Jan 2018
Continued on preliminary research investigating a new, minimally invasive biopsy technique for brain tumours. Continued on preliminary research investigating a new, minimally invasive biopsy technique for brain tumours.
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Global Brigades, Inc.
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Media Relations Director, University of Toronto Chapter
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Sep 2014 - Feb 2017
-Updating and maintaining social media platforms for the student group. -Media coverage of events. -Collaboration with other executive members with event planning/ general group duties. -Updating and maintaining social media platforms for the student group. -Media coverage of events. -Collaboration with other executive members with event planning/ general group duties.
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University of Toronto
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Laboratory Assistant, Department of Molecular Genetics
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May 2016 - Sep 2016
- Maintenance, organization and transfer of Drosophila strains - Preparation of egg-laying media - Maintenance, organization and transfer of Drosophila strains - Preparation of egg-laying media
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Jack.org
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Lead of Jack.org at the University of Toronto
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Jun 2015 - Jan 2016
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Only Family Matters
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Tillsonburg Ontario
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Office Administrative Assistant
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Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
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Education
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University of Toronto
Master of Engineering - MEng, Biomedical/Medical Engineering -
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Science, Life Science