Sina Kiamehr
Full Stack Developer
About Me
Harvard-educated software engineer and healthcare technology consultant with expertise in cloud architecture, AI/ML integration, and HIPAA-compliant systems. Recently designed and deployed an enterprise Clinical Registry Automation System on AWS, implementing serverless-first architecture, AI-powered clinical note processing, and secure, scalable data infrastructure. Experienced in cloud-based AI (Amazon Bedrock) and local AI deployment (Ollama) for secure, offline workflows. Proven record of reducing infrastructure costs by 60–80% while improving performance and compliance. Skilled at bridging technical and business teams to deliver innovative solutions in healthcare, life sciences, and data analytics. Proficient in Python, AWS CDK, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Step Functions, SQL, and relational/NoSQL database design.
Featured Projects
U.S.A. Education Choropleth
Choropleth application, features an interactive choropleth map that visualizes the percentage of U.S. adults with a bachelor's degree or higher, categorized by county. Utilizing color variations, the map effectively represents educational attainment levels across different regions, providing a clear and insightful geographic distribution of higher education in the United States.
Treemap VideoGame Sales
Treemap application, features an interactive treemap diagram visualizing the top 100 best-selling video games, grouped by their respective gaming platforms. This visualization provides insights into the distribution of popular video game titles across various platforms, aiding in the analysis of sales trends within the gaming industry.
Timer Clock
Timer application, features an interactive clock that counts up to a set time. Built using React, the clock allows users to set a specific time and displays the current time in real-time.The break time features also allows user to set session/rest cycling to emulate a pomodoro timer.
Technical Skills
Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure
AWS CDK, Lambda, DynamoDB, Aurora PostgreSQL, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge, CloudWatch, S3, KMS, VPC, WAF, IAM, Serverless Architecture, IaC
AI & Machine Learning
Amazon Bedrock (NLP), Ollama (Local LLM), AI-powered PDF/data extraction, Local AI Model Hosting, Event-driven architectures, Intelligent document parsing
Programming Languages
Python, JavaScript, SQL, R, MATLAB, HTML5, CSS3
Databases
Relational Database Design, DynamoDB, Aurora PostgreSQL, PostgreSQL, Query Optimization
Frameworks & Tools
React, React Native, Next.js, Vite.js, D3.js, Bootstrap, Git, GitHub, CI/CD Pipelines, Tableau, GraphPad, ImageJ
Security & Compliance
HIPAA Compliance, End-to-End Encryption, IAM Role Design, Audit Logging, Data Privacy
Certifications
- Responsive Web Design
- JavaScript Algorithms & Data Structures
- Front End Development Libraries
- Data Visualization
- Relational Database Certification
Resume
Education
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Minor in Computer Science
2018 – 2022
Professional Experience
LA Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Research Assitant
2025 – Present
- Architected and deployed a HIPAA-compliant cloud infrastructure on AWS using CDK, supporting 500+ patient records with 99.9% uptime.
- Developed a comprehensive patient management system with automated appointment scheduling, reducing administrative overhead by 40%.
- Implemented AI-powered diagnostic assistance tools using machine learning models, improving diagnostic accuracy by 25%.
- Built secure data pipelines for patient information processing, ensuring full HIPAA compliance and data encryption at rest and in transit.
- Created automated backup and disaster recovery systems, achieving RTO of <4 hours and RPO of <1 hour.
Kossoris Search
Marketing Coordinator
2024 – 2025
- Designed and implemented scalable cloud architecture solutions for executive search operations, handling 1000+ candidate profiles.
- Built automated candidate matching algorithms using Python and machine learning, improving placement success rate by 35%.
- Developed RESTful APIs and microservices architecture, reducing system response time by 50%.
- Implemented comprehensive data analytics dashboards using modern visualization tools, providing real-time insights to stakeholders.
- Established CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks, reducing deployment time by 60%.
Clarivate Analytics
Associate, Market Access Pricing & Reimbursement
2022 – 2023
- Conducted primary and secondary research initiatives for top pharmaceutical clients including Novartis and Johnson & Johnson.
- Built and analyzed complex datasets using Python and SQL to develop evidence-based strategies across therapeutic areas including oncology, rare diseases, and mental health.
- Synthesized research into actionable business insights for pharmaceutical market access, service evaluations, and payer-provider landscape assessments.
- Managed cross-functional coordination with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project alignment.
- Developed detailed PowerPoint reports and dashboards communicating findings to stakeholders.
Key Projects
- Novartis Oncology: Led secondary research for a comprehensive breast cancer market access assessment. Presented strategic recommendations to support launch of a new department.
- Johnson & Johnson: Directed research for value proposition optimization of multiple myeloma stem cell therapy. Ran advisory boards and contributed insights supporting label expansion.
- Mental Health in LATAM: Analyzed over 1,000 assets for investment prioritization. Created a custom scoring model and highlighted the top 20 therapeutics.
- DARPA Genetics Research: Built a scoring model for 1,000+ genetic markers; delivered a top-20 gene shortlist for advanced research use.
- Rare Disease – Myasthenia Gravis: Reviewed 100 years of literature, identified key demographic trends, and built a dynamic dashboard for client reporting.
Harvard Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Research Assistant
2020 – 2022
- Designed and executed experiments exploring microbiome and xenobiotic interactions, focusing on metabolism of catechols (e.g. dopamine).
- Handled and analyzed over 300 biological samples weekly (human and animal feces, bacterial cultures).
- Delivered multiple scientific presentations and contributed to peer-reviewed publications.
- Operated advanced laboratory equipment including NMRs, HPLC, LC-MS, and employed complex culturing techniques.
USC School of Pharmacy
Research Assistant
2016 – 2018
- Participated in a cross-disciplinary study exploring the microbiome's influence on alcohol consumption using in vivo mouse models.
- Designed and maintained experiments, recorded weekly data on over 100 mice including vitals, consumption, and behavior.
- Conducted dissections and performed immunohistochemistry (IHC) on tissues.
- Quantified data using ImageJ, GraphPad, and Adobe tools, and delivered findings in symposium presentations and internal meetings.
Shadowing & Internships
Sharim MD Inc.
Medical Intern
2020
- Shadowed Dr. Homayoun Sharim in internal medicine and cardiology.
- Observed and participated in procedures including venous ablation and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy.
- Drafted patient progress notes, pre-op clearances, and medical supply orders.
Caspian Medical Clinic
Clinical Shadowing
2020
- Shadowed Dr. Max Ghannadi; gained hands-on experience in patient interaction and diagnostic processes.
Fellowships & Honors
- Microbial Sciences Initiative Fellowship (2019) – One of five awardees for interdisciplinary microbial research.
- Harvard College Research Program Fellow (Spring 2019, Summer 2019) – Funded independent research initiatives.
Publications
- Minwoo Bae et al. (Co-author). Metatranscriptomics-guided discovery and characterization of a polyphenol-metabolizing gut microbial enzyme. 2024.
- Sina Kiamehr. Characterization of Microbial Hydrocaffeic Acid Dehydroxylase from Gordonibacter pamelaeae. Bachelor's Thesis, Harvard College. 2022.
- Chip Le et al. (Co-author). Emerging Chemical Diversity and Potential Applications of Enzymes in the DMSO Reductase Superfamily. 2022.
- Sina Kiamehr. Exploring Catechol Dehydroxylation in Microbes by Characterizing Hydrocaffeic Acid Dehydroxylase from Gordonibacter pamelaeae. 2022.
- Vayu Maini Rekdal et al. (Co-author). A widely distributed metalloenzyme class enables gut microbial metabolism of host- and diet-derived catechols. eLife Sciences, 2019.