Basir Abdul Samad

Data Science Analyst | Cornell Tech AI Fellow | Healthcare Analytics Enthusiast

Healthcare data enthusiast who finds patterns in everything from hospital metrics to global economics. Passionate about using data science to improve patient care and create social impact. Always learning, always curious.

Explore My Work

About Me

Combining statistical expertise with healthcare passion to drive meaningful change

As a Data Science Analyst at Care.com and Cornell Tech AI Fellow, I bridge the gap between complex data and actionable insights. My journey from volunteering in hospital neuroscience units to analyzing marketplace liquidity across 435+ congressional districts has shaped my unique perspective on healthcare analytics.

Currently pursuing a BBA in Statistics & Quantitative Modeling at Baruch College, complemented by minors in Biology and Chemistry. I bring both technical rigor and domain expertise to every project. My work spans from developing early warning systems for hospital monitoring to conducting econometric research on global poverty dynamics.

When I'm not analyzing datasets, you'll find me volunteering for diverse communities, exploring NYC on long walks, or diving into books on STEM and world cultures. I believe the best insights come from understanding both the data and the human stories behind it.

150+ Volunteer Hours
6 Major Projects
5 Languages

Professional Journey

From student volunteer to data science professional

June 2025 - Present

Data Science Analyst

Care.com | New York, NY

Analyzing marketplace liquidity across 435+ congressional districts using Snowflake and Python. Developing predictive analytics pipelines and conducting comprehensive audits of business-critical metrics.

June 2025 - Present

2025 Fellow

IAC (InterActiveCorp) | New York, NY

Competitive leadership development fellowship mentored by Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief of Investopedia. Focused on breaking down barriers in technology and media industries.

April 2025 - Present

Artificial Intelligence Fellow

Cornell Tech | Remote

Highly competitive AI fellowship with intensive Machine Learning Foundations course. Collaborating on industry challenge projects and receiving mentorship from AI leaders.

March 2025 - April 2025

Community Development Volunteer

New York Cares | New York, NY

Maintained community service commitment during challenging academic semester, demonstrating dedication to social impact even under pressure.

March 2025 - May 2025

Diversity Leader

Bearcats L.E.A.D. Program | Baruch College

Co-facilitated cultural celebrations and developed Success Strategies Workshop reaching 2,000+ students. Applied inclusive leadership principles in technical team environments.

August 2024 - January 2025

Medicine Unit Volunteer

NYU Langone Health (Tisch Hospital) | New York, NY

Completed 100+ hours in acute care medicine unit, providing patient support and working closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during critical care situations.

Featured Projects

Real-world applications of data science for social impact

Healthcare Analytics - Early Warning System

R • Time Series Analysis • Statistical Modeling

Comprehensive early warning system analyzing 139 months of hospital data to detect anomalous patterns in patient care metrics using advanced statistical methods.

  • Achieved 100% sensitivity for emergency admission anomalies
  • 91% specificity for respiratory events detection
  • Validated against known incident periods (Ben Geen case)
  • 4-phase analysis pipeline with CUSUM and ETS models
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Global Income Distribution & Poverty Dynamics

R • Econometric Analysis • Regression Modeling

Statistical analysis of 54-year global economic dataset examining income distribution patterns across 100+ countries to understand poverty reduction effectiveness.

  • Analyzed 2,705+ observations across six datasets
  • 57.9% variance explained in poverty rates
  • Generated actionable policy insights
  • Advanced regression with interaction effects
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NYC Transit Equity Analysis

Python • SQL • Tableau • Data Pipeline

Comprehensive analysis of Fair Fares ridership data across NYC neighborhoods to evaluate expanding program eligibility for improved transit accessibility.

  • Processed 10GB+ datasets with optimized SQL
  • 98% correlation between bus and subway patterns
  • Data-driven policy recommendations delivered
  • Geographic adoption clusters identified
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Istanbul Tourism & Retail Analytics

Python • Machine Learning • Customer Segmentation

K-means clustering and Random Forest analysis of customer shopping patterns to optimize business operations and marketing strategies.

  • Four distinct customer segments identified
  • Spending ranges from $471 to $14,511
  • 50% prediction importance from item prices
  • Actionable business recommendations delivered
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Technical Expertise

Bridging statistics, technology, and healthcare domain knowledge

Statistical Analysis

  • Time Series Analysis
  • Regression Modeling
  • CUSUM Analysis
  • Econometric Methods
  • Hypothesis Testing

Machine Learning

  • K-means Clustering
  • Random Forest
  • Classification
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Model Validation

Programming

  • Python (Advanced)
  • R (Advanced)
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS

Data Platforms

  • Snowflake
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • Excel (Advanced)
  • Google Colab

Healthcare Domain

  • Patient Care Metrics
  • Clinical Data Analysis
  • Healthcare Operations
  • Medical Terminology
  • Quality Metrics

Leadership

  • Team Management
  • Project Leadership
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Mentoring
  • Public Speaking

Let's Connect

Open to collaborations in healthcare analytics, data science, and social impact projects

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