T.J. Pierce
Atlanta
Summary
Detail-oriented data professional with a proven track record of delivering data-driven insights and strategic solutions. Strong focus on team collaboration and result-oriented methodologies. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Demonstrates a keen ability to analyze complex data sets and communicate findings effectively to drive success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Science Consultant (Contractor)
Hite Consulting Inc (at CDC Environmental Public Health Tracking Branch)
02.2021 - Current
- Led cleaning, validation, and publishing of 150+ public health measures across 5 content domains using R and SQL, ensuring high data integrity across quarterly release cycles
- Direct collaboration with 33 jurisdictions for annual data submissions, providing technical documentation, issue resolution, and visualization support
- Served as science lead for CDC’s Environmental Justice Dashboard, overseeing dataset evaluation and integration, and driving stakeholder engagement through targeted presentations that increased visibility and usage of the platform
- Presented findings from a comprehensive literature review on geographic imputation at the annual Association of American Geographers (AAG) conference, highlighting the need for spatial data accuracy and demonstrating professional scientific communication
ORISE Fellow, Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Validated recipient datasets during annual data call and quarterly updates using R and SAS to ensure data quality and to prepare for publication on publicly available portal
- Authored 6 reusable R scripts to standardize data validation, accelerating processing timelines and improving data accuracy
- Developed an interactive R Shiny dashboard focused on UV exposure and skin cancer trends in collaboration with CDC’s Cancer Division, demonstrating ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Curated and transformed 7 COVID-19 mitigation policy datasets into time series formats, supporting real-time policy analysis for CDC’s Public Health Law Program
Data Analyst (COVID-19 Response, Lab Data Analytics Team)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Analyzed over 32 million RT-PCR to identify trends in testing frequency, contributing to national strategy decisions around test availability and repeat testing protocols by age group
- Delivered high-priority insights on percent positivity and testing volume to senior leadership for daily Incident Management meetings, supporting real-time pandemic response
Data Analyst (COVID-19 Response, MIS-C Clinical Team)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed a centralized data pipeline for over 1,300 MIS-C case records, supporting real-time clinical surveillance and research on pediatric COVID-19 complications
- Integrated state-submitted CSV files and RedCap data into CDC’s DCIPHER platform, standardizing multi-source inputs for national analysis
- Collaborated with clinical experts and epidemiologists to ensure data integrity and support the publication of 3 peer-reviewed publications
Operations Coordinator (COVID-19 Response, Global Migration Taskforce)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Coordinated real-time communications between U.S. quarantine stations, state health departments, and internal CDC response teams to streamline COVID-19 mitigation workflows for international travel
- Produced and delivered daily reports for CDC leadership, including data on passenger screenings, repatriation charter flights, and border operations
Education
Master of Public Health - Global Environmental Health
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2019
Bachelor of Public Health - undefined
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2016
Skills
- Program & Project Management: Skilled in supporting large-scale public health data programs through timeline tracking, deliverable coordination, and multi-jurisdictional communication Experienced in managing task execution, maintaining data workflows, and contributing to successful program delivery within cross-functional environments
- Data Analytics & Engineering: Proficient in R, SQL, SAS, and Python Experience in data cleaning, validation, integration, and automation for large-scale datasets (eg, 32M COVID-19 lab results, 150 health measures) Familiar with Databricks platform
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through technical documentation, cross-agency collaboration, and high-level presentations Experience managing jurisdictional relationships and leading working groups
- Tools & Platforms: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, PowerBI, Tableau, ArcGIS, Databricks
Timeline
Data Science Consultant (Contractor)
Hite Consulting Inc (at CDC Environmental Public Health Tracking Branch)
02.2021 - Current
Data Analyst (COVID-19 Response, Lab Data Analytics Team)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
12.2020 - 01.2021
Data Analyst (COVID-19 Response, MIS-C Clinical Team)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
07.2020 - 10.2020
Operations Coordinator (COVID-19 Response, Global Migration Taskforce)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
03.2020 - 04.2020
ORISE Fellow, Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
11.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Public Health - undefined
University of Kentucky
Master of Public Health - Global Environmental Health
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
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