Benjamin Cooper
Data Scientist | Healthcare Analytics
Welcome! I'm deeply committed to leveraging data to enhance healthcare. My driving passion is to untangle the complexities of our healthcare system, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and elevate the quality of care.
Education
To further this mission, I am pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science in Biomedicine (part-time) at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine (expected May 2026). This program is sharpening my advanced analytical capabilities for the unique challenges within the biomedical field.
Experience
Arcadia Solutions
Data Quality and Integration Analyst
Current
Working at the intersection of data engineering and clinical insights to help healthcare organizations make better use of their data.
Boston Children's Hospital
Healthcare Data Analyst
Oct 2023 - Jan 2025
Crafted reports and visualizations to enable data-driven decision-making across departments. Supported initiatives promoting inclusivity and addressing health disparities. Played a key role in the US News & World Report survey submission. Developed dashboards to track website metrics during the transition from GA4 to Adobe Analytics.
Cipher Skin
Data Scientist
Sep 2020 - Mar 2023
Developed algorithms for calculating physiological metrics like heart rate and SpO2 from PPG data for wearable technology. Designed data structures, developed signal processing software for iOS applications, and created compelling visualizations and live demos.
Personal Projects
My commitment to data-driven solutions extends beyond my professional work. I build projects that demonstrate my proficiency in Python, data visualization, API integration, and web technologies. These include Project Hairy Hope (a No-Shave November fundraiser platform I built to raise money for men's health charities, featuring community voting and progress tracking), a comprehensive Productivity Tracker with interactive KPI badges and Chart.js visualizations, and a physics-based Double Pendulum Simulator.
Looking Forward
I am always eager to explore new challenges and contribute to projects that sit at the intersection of data science and healthcare innovation. My goal is to continue developing solutions that make a tangible difference in people's lives.