Lathika Somasundaram
Chennai
Summary
Highly skilled Project Associate with strong background in managing and coordinating complex projects. Proven abilities in project planning, execution, monitoring progress and delivering high quality results on time. Strengths include effective communication skills, ability to work under pressure and team leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Associate
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai
01.2018 - 06.2021
- A lab-on-a-chip biosensor device was developed for the detection of the dengue antigen.
- For the device development, the blood samples were collected from healthy and dengue-infected individuals, and workflows were streamlined by introducing Power BI.
- Transformed raw data into insightful visual measures to analyze the quality check of the developed device.
- Also, we collected and analyzed state-wise and district-level dengue data to identify trends and high-risk zones.
- Utilized data visualization tools (Power BI, Excel) to creative interactive reports and heat maps.
- Conducted spatial and temporal trend analysis to predict outbreak patterns.
- Developed a preventive measures and mitigation plan based-on data-driven insights.
- Collaborated with public health agencies and government bodies to improve intervention strategies.
Project Associate
Anna University
Chennai
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Aiding the administrative responsibilities and equipping the laboratory with advanced instruments.
- Coordinated a six-day workshop conducted by MHRD - CEMA, and organized a one-day seminar.
- Assisted in organizing a two-week GIAN program.
Scientific Officer
Inbiotics
Nagercoil
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Prepared technical reports and accurate logbooks based on research outcomes.
- Conducted research in areas such as biochemistry and microbiology.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology - 75%
University of Abertay Dundee
United Kingdom09-2009
B.Tech - Biotechnology - 8.5 CGPA
SRM University
Chennai 05-2008
Higher Secondary School - 87% -
Duthie Girls Higher Secondary School
Nagercoil 04-2004
Secondary School Education - 85% -
Duthie Girls Higher Secondary School
Nagercoil 04-2002
Skills
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Technical writing
- Time management
- Laboratory techniques
- Research methodologies
- Workshop coordination
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Certification
Certified Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Timeline
Project Associate
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
01.2018 - 06.2021
Project Associate
Anna University
08.2016 - 02.2017
Scientific Officer
Inbiotics
01.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Biotechnology - 75%
University of Abertay Dundee
B.Tech - Biotechnology - 8.5 CGPA
SRM University
Higher Secondary School - 87% -
Duthie Girls Higher Secondary School
Secondary School Education - 85% -
Duthie Girls Higher Secondary School
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