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Kevin Sammut

Summary

I am a highly experienced and skilled data analyst and biostatistician with strong data analytics experience and expertise in statistical analysis, data extraction, data cleaning and data manipulation utilizing numerous analytical tools, in particular SAS, SPSS, SSMS, SSIS, Excel, and BI tools including Qlik and Power BI for Business Intelligence and Data Visualization.


I am also a highly experienced and skilled senior project manager with 16 years' experience managing clinical projects within a strong ethics and governance environment (pharmaceutical R&D) and utilizing formal project management methodologies including Prince2 and Scrum to develop enterprise level applications across Private, Government, NFP sectors within the health space.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

National Data Linkage Manager and Biostatistician

National Echo Database Australia Ltd (NEDA)
10.2021 - Current
  • Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Coordinate and manage the planning of state level data linkage node linkages with the NEDA Master Database.
  • Project manage all critical projects for the business.
  • Plan and conduct business critical statistical analyses for use in scientific publications.

Senior Data Analyst

NSW Ombudsman
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Improved data accuracy by implementing stringent data validation processes and quality control measures.
  • Streamlined data analysis workflows for increased efficiency and faster decision-making processes.
  • Develop qualitative and quantitative statistical analyses and reports to support the composition of the Biennial Disability Deaths Review report for parliament.
  • Develop a framework within which a special high-profile project, 5-year Review of Perinatal Deaths and Injuries, could be managed and analysed.
  • Partnered with IT teams to ensure seamless integration between databases and analytical tools, maximizing system efficiency across departments.

Senior Data & Information Analyst

NSW Ministry of Health – Chief Pharmacist Unit (Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit)
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Enhanced data accuracy by streamlining information collection and analysis processes.
  • Supported decision-making processes for better business outcomes with timely and relevant insights.
  • Identify and analyse trends and undertake analysis to support the development, implementation and monitoring of Quality Use of Medicines and regulatory strategies and policies
  • Support, monitor, report and perform analyses relating to authorisations of medical practitioner's requests for approval to prescribe medicinal cannabis and related drugs
  • Prepare high quality, accurate and timely written advice including analyses, reports, briefs, guidelines, or discussion papers to inform, act or respond to requests or promote new policy ideas and strategies

Indicators and Performance Management Information Officer (Senior Data Analyst)

NSW Ministry of Health (InforMH)
08.2015 - 08.2019
  • Improved information dissemination by streamlining internal communication processes.
  • Managed the creation and distribution of high-quality informational material for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform data analysis and reporting including generation of business insights relating to the performance of Local Area Health Districts (LHD) in the delivery of mental health services as measured by 15 operational and strategic KPIs at both LHD and state levels.
  • Required to write and/or maintain complex SAS, SQL, and SAS EG programs to perform the necessary data manipulations and calculations to produce the mental health indicators (KPIs)
  • Derive insights including trend analyses from the quarterly report to assist InforMH senior management and LHD Chief Executives investigate potential areas of concern and to make informed decisions
  • Managed the modification of the Mental Health Reporting system to report on a quarterly rather than half-yearly basis, thereby delivering greater value (timeliness of data) to the LHDs
  • Managed the development of InforMH's first BI/Data Visualisation application to replace the paper version of the LHD Mental Health Performance report
  • Required to build and manage strong internal and external stakeholder relationships across the Ministry and Local Health Districts.

Senior Data Migration Analyst

NSW Ministry of Health (Centre for Population Health)
03.2014 - 06.2015
  • Improved data migration efficiency by designing and implementing optimized ETL processes.
  • Ensured data accuracy through comprehensive quality checks and validation procedures.
  • Designed and built a complex SAS/EG Data Migration System to automatically combine and clean complex population-based data from Excel spreadsheets, Access DBs, SQL tables, SAS datasets for loading to Microsoft CRM Dynamics.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address any potential migration issues.
  • Reduced risks associated with data migrations by implementing robust backup and recovery strategies.
  • Designed and built for automated SA2 and SEIFA geocoding of patient data for analytical purposes.
  • Provided clear communication with stakeholders, ensuring smooth progress of projects from initiation to completion.

Project Manager

Cardiac Society of Australia & NZ (CSANZ)
04.2012 - 05.2013
  • Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Responsible for the project management and development of a federal government (Dept of Health and Ageing) sponsored project to deliver a Continued Professional Development (CPD) system for cardiologists
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Conducted a research project, a sub-project to project outlined above, to identify evidence-based data and information suitable for inclusion in the online training material
  • Engage many key stakeholders at RACP (Royal Australian College of Physicians) as well as the president and general manager of CSANZ
  • Manage expectations and initial resistance from key stakeholders at the RACP
  • Manage expectations and needs of key cardiologists Australia-wide.

Principal Project Manager

Eli Lilly Australia
01.1995 - 08.2011
  • The principal project manager responsible for critical high value projects within the Medical Division.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of high-stake projects within budget and timeline constraints.
  • Manage new projects for Elanco (Animal health) and Lilly Research Laboratories (Human health).
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clearly defined milestones, facilitating timely progress tracking and risk mitigation.
  • Develop and manage project plan for new organizational unit Clinical Outcomes and Research Institute (CORI).
  • Develop and manage change management plan for CORI implementation.
  • Enhanced stakeholder communication by implementing transparent reporting structures, improving overall satisfaction and engagement levels.
  • Implemented robust quality control measures to ensure deliverables met or exceeded client expectations, contributing to repeat business and positive referrals.
  • Design and project manage massive development of local platform for clinical trial data collection, cleaning, integration, ETL, and analysis. Developed in Oracle/SQL DB, SAS, Web Frontend.
  • Operated within the Eli Lilly corporate governance framework to ensure adherence to global regulatory policies and procedures.

Education

Ph.D. (Medicine) Candidate - Medicine

University of Notre Dame
Syd., NSW
06.2025

Master of infectious Diseases Intelligence -

University of New South Wales

Master of Medical Statistics -

University of Newcastle

Master of Management -

Macquarie University (MGSM)

Bachelor of Science -

University of Sydney

Skills

  • Data manipulation
  • Analysis & reporting
  • Database Management
  • MS Office
  • SAS Base / Macro /EG
  • SSMS
  • SSIS
  • Word
  • Excel dashboards
  • SPSS
  • Microsoft SSIS (ETL)
  • Powerpoint
  • QlikView
  • Power BI
  • SQL
  • Sybase 12
  • Excel (Advanced)
  • Stata
  • Oracle 9x/10x
  • Management
  • Technology/Systems
  • Process
  • Project management
  • Business intelligence
  • Data governance
  • Organizational Change Management
  • Change control
  • Data Linkage
  • Critical thinking
  • Documentation
  • Project governance
  • Communication
  • Statistical modelling
  • Healthcare industry knowledge
  • Problem solving
  • Master data management
  • Good Clinical Practice
  • Influencing
  • Computer Systems Validation
  • Clinical trials
  • Self-management
  • Innovation
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Stakeholder management
  • Risk management
  • Policy development & maintenance
  • Leadership
  • Issue management
  • Ethics and governance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Development
  • Operations Management

Certifications And Awards

  • Advanced Statistical Techniques, Data Analysis and Visualisation for Research Analysis, Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, 99002302
  • Scrum Master – Lean Champion Certified (SM-LCC), Management & Strategy Institute, 188552524
  • Change Management Specialist (CMS), Management & Strategy Institute, 188415188

References

  • Professor David Playford, 0414 243 430, dplayford@neda.net.au
  • Professor Geoff Strange, 0422 308 585, gstrange@neda.net.au
  • Helen Barraclough, 0423 166 189, helen@nexula.com

Timeline

National Data Linkage Manager and Biostatistician

National Echo Database Australia Ltd (NEDA)
10.2021 - Current

Senior Data Analyst

NSW Ombudsman
01.2021 - 06.2021

Senior Data & Information Analyst

NSW Ministry of Health – Chief Pharmacist Unit (Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit)
11.2020 - 02.2021

Indicators and Performance Management Information Officer (Senior Data Analyst)

NSW Ministry of Health (InforMH)
08.2015 - 08.2019

Senior Data Migration Analyst

NSW Ministry of Health (Centre for Population Health)
03.2014 - 06.2015

Project Manager

Cardiac Society of Australia & NZ (CSANZ)
04.2012 - 05.2013

Principal Project Manager

Eli Lilly Australia
01.1995 - 08.2011

Ph.D. (Medicine) Candidate - Medicine

University of Notre Dame

Master of infectious Diseases Intelligence -

University of New South Wales

Master of Medical Statistics -

University of Newcastle

Master of Management -

Macquarie University (MGSM)

Bachelor of Science -

University of Sydney

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