Diana Nicutari
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About Me 👩🏻💻
Hi, I’m Diana, a junior data analyst.
I combine a strong background in biological sciences and bioinformatics with practical data analytics skills (R · SQL · Excel · Tableau · Python) to transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insights, especially in health, genomics, and biomedical research.
I recently completed an intensive Data Analytics Certification (DAC™, BrainStation) where I built end-to-end analytical solutions using SQL, Excel, and Tableau, including a health data capstone project.
I have professional experience in open-access scientific publishing at Frontiers in AI and Frontiers in Big Data, where I support authors and editors in publishing peer-reviewed research, especially in Medicine and Public Health, giving me insight into research workflows, quality controls, and data interpretation.
My passions lie at the intersection of data, biology, and human health, and I am actively applying for roles in health data analytics, bioinformatics analysis, data scientist support, and research analytics.
- 🎓 Studied biology focusing on computational and cancer research.
- 📊 Passionate about biological data visualization, bioinformatics workflows, and biomedical data science.
- 💡 Currently expanding skills in Python, R, and SQL for data analytics and visualization.
- 🧬 Experienced in data-driven content strategy, journal analytics, and scientific publishing.
🔎 View my interactive dashboards, code projects, and full CV below.
🚀 Career Focus
Seeking a Junior Data Analyst / Junior Bioinformatics / Health Data Analytics Officer role where strong analytical skills, biological domain expertise, and experience working with high-rigour research environments can support data-driven decision-making in health, biotech, or research-led organisations.
📌Featured Data Projects
💤 Sleep Health Data Analysis | BrainStation Capstone
Tools: SQL · Excel · Tableau
- Analysed sleep and lifestyle health data to identify correlations and trends
- Extracted and transformed data using SQL
- Built interactive Tableau dashboards to communicate insights clearly
Sleep Quality & Health Analysis Interactive Tableau Dashboard revealing lifestyle correlations with sleep metrics.
🔗 Repository: https://github.com/Dia-git/sleep-health-analysis-sql-tableau
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🧼 On the Importance of Handwashing | R / DataCamp Project
Tools: R · tidyverse · ggplot2
Reproduced Ignaz Semmelweis’ historical analysis to quantify the impact of handwashing on maternal mortality at the Vienna General Hospital. Used yearly data to compare clinics and monthly data to evaluate a before/after intervention in Clinic 1, reflecting real-world data limitations and sound analytical design.
🔗 View project → https://github.com/Dia-git/datacamp-handwashing-analysis-r
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🌐 HTML & CSS Portfolio Website
Tools: HTML · CSS · Bash
- Built a responsive multi-page website to learn web fundamentals
- Focused on accessibility, structure, and content clarity
🔗 Repository: https://github.com/Dia-git/bash-html-css
🚀 View My Full Data Analytics Portfolio →
End-to-end analytics projects with clear problem statements, methods, and insights using SQL, Tableau, Excel, R, and Python.
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📄 Diana Nicuțari Full Resume
📍 London, United Kingdom
📧 diana.nicutari@gmail.com
🔗 LinkedIn
💻 GitHub Portfolio
📊 Tableau Public
📚 DataCamp Portfolio
🧪 Frontiers Loop (Publishing Specialist Profile)
🎯 Professional Profile
Junior Data Analyst with a Bioinformatics MSc and Biology BSc, specialising in health and life sciences data.
6 years of experience as a publishing specialist, supporting authors and editors through the peer-review process for open-access research at Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Frontiers in Big Data. Worked closely with research in Medicine and Public Health, particularly at the intersection of AI, Big Data, and health outcomes.
Combines strong analytical training (SQL, Excel, Tableau, Python, R) with deep domain literacy in biology, genomics, and bioinformatics, and proven experience communicating complex scientific information to diverse stakeholders.
🧠 Core Skills (Health, Bioinformatics & Data Analytics)
Health & Bioinformatics Domain Knowledge
- Biology and bioinformatics foundations (BSc Biology, MSc Bioinformatics)
- Genomics & Next-Generation Sequencing (RNA-seq, ATAC-seq concepts)
- Bulk and single-cell omics data literacy
- Health and biomedical research interpretation
Data Analytics (End-to-End Workflow)
- Problem formulation and analytical scoping
- Data cleaning, validation, and standardisation
- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and descriptive statistics
- KPI tracking, trend analysis, and performance metrics
- Insight communication and data storytelling
Programming, Querying & Tools
- SQL (MySQL; joins, aggregations, subqueries, transformations)
- Excel (advanced formulas, cleaning, analysis, reporting)
- Tableau (interactive dashboards, audience-focused visualisation)
- R (dplyr, ggplot2; statistical exploration and visualisation)
- Python (pandas for data manipulation and analysis)
- Git/GitHub · Bash
Research, Publishing & Transferable Skills
- Supporting peer-reviewed research workflows
- Data quality checks, validation frameworks, and scope assessment
- Technical writing, documentation, and reporting
- Evidence interpretation and analytical reasoning
- Stakeholder coordination across international research teams
💼 Professional Experience
Journal Specialist
Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence & Frontiers in Big Data | Frontiers
📍 London, UK | 🗓️ Sep 2020 - Jan 2026
- Supported authors and editors throughout the peer-review and publication process for open-access research
- Worked closely with research in AI, Big Data, Medicine, and Public Health
- Conducted data-driven analysis of journal performance metrics and submission trends
- Applied quality-control frameworks to ensure research scope, integrity, and standards
- Created reports and summaries to support editorial and strategic decision-making
- Coordinated complex multi-stakeholder workflows with international researchers, editorial boards, and internal teams
- Assisted with market analysis for editorial workflow improvements and content development
Junior Journal Specialist
Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence | Frontiers
📍 London, UK | 🗓️ Apr 2020 - Sep 2020
- Supported editorial workflows and analytics-driven initiatives
- Assisted with performance tracking and research topic development
Commissioning Editorial Assistant
Frontiers in Plant Science & Data Portfolio | Frontiers
📍 London, UK | 🗓️ Nov 2019 - Apr 2020
- Supported data tracking and reporting for commissioning campaigns and journal strategic development
🎓 Education
BrainStation | London
Data Analyst Certification (DAC™) | Sep 2024 – Nov 2024
- End-to-end analytics workflow (Advanced Excel · SQL · data cleaning)
- Interactive Tableau dashboards
- Capstone: Sleep Health Analysis - praised for analytical rigor, validation, and storytelling
- One of the strongest final projects in cohort (tutor feedback)
University of Birmingham | United Kingdom
M.Sc. Bioinformatics | 2018 - 2019
Awarded: Pass
- Data Analytics & Statistical Machine Learning
- Genomics & Next-Generation Sequencing
- Metabolomics & Computational Biology
- Thesis: Chromatin accessibility analysis using ATAC-seq
Award: The Masters’ Consultancy Challenge (2018/2019)
Additional responsibilities: Elected Student Representative, acting as a liaison between students and academic staff, supporting communication around course delivery, feedback, and student concerns.
Babeș-Bolyai University | Romania
B.Sc. Biology | 2015 - 2018
Upper Second Class (2:1) equivalent
Overall average: 7.92 / 10 (top 34% of cohort; ranked 16 / 47 students)
- Biostatistics, Genetics, Microbiology, Cell Biology
- Laboratory methods (PCR, gel electrophoresis)
- Bachelor’s thesis: “Renal Cell Carcinoma: Conventional and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies” Extended literature review conducted in collaboration with the Immunology department, focusing on mechanisms of disease, traditional treatments, and emerging therapeutic approaches, including immunotherapy concepts.
🏅 Certifications & Training
Data & Analytics
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Data Analyst Certification (DAC™) BrainStation (2024) -
Intermediate SQL DataCamp (2024) -
Data Literacy DataCamp (2024) -
Intermediate R DataCamp (2023)
Communication & Professional Development
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Certificate in Copywriting City St George’s, University of London (2022) - ALPSP Workshops: Journal Development; Effective Social Media for Scholarly Publishers
- Multiple LinkedIn Learning courses in communication, teamwork, accountability, and productivity
🌍 Languages
English | Fluent
• IELTS Academic (British Council): Overall Band Score 8.0 (2019)
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade B, C2 (2012)
Romanian | Native
📫 Let’s Connect
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/diananicu
- GitHub Profile: github.com/Dia-git
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