Bala Murugan Balaji

MSc Health Data Science & Statistics | NHS-Ready | AI & ML Enthusiast | Python | SQL | EPIC EPR | Passionate About Digital Health Transformation

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

About

I'm currently pursuing an MSc in Health Data Science and Statistics at the University of Plymouth, with a deep interest in applying data and AI to improve healthcare systems. With hands-on experience in Python, SQL, R, and EPIC EPR systems, I’ve worked on real-world projects like emotion-aware chatbots, EEG-based epilepsy detection, and sentiment analysis of patient experiences. My passion lies in using data to make healthcare smarter, faster, and more human-centered. I'm eager to contribute to digital transformation initiatives in healthcare—especially within the NHS—and I'm always looking to grow through meaningful projects, collaboration, and continuous learning. Core Skills: Python | SQL | R | Machine Learning | EPIC EPR | Power BI | Data Analysis | NLP | AI in Healthcare Open to networking, collaboration, and opportunities in healthcare analytics, digital health, and AI-powered solutions.

Experience

  • Healthcare Assistant at Mooreland Garden Nursing Home
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Team member at Taco Bell
    Nov 2024 - Jul 2025 · 9 mos

    In a fast-paced, high-pressure service environment, I developed key skills in teamwork, adaptability, and real-time decision-making. Collaborating with colleagues during peak hours taught me the value of clear communication and mutual support qualities essential to any team-based system, especially in healthcare. I learned to stay calm under pressure, handle multiple responsibilities efficiently, and respond quickly to unexpected challenges, all while maintaining service quality and customer satisfaction. These day-to-day experiences mirror the operational intensity of healthcare systems, where coordination, speed, and precision are vital. This role strengthened my resilience, emotional intelligence, and ability to work in demanding environments skills that I now carry forward into my journey in health data science and digital healthcare transformation.

  • Medical Claim Analyst (RCM) at AGS Health
    Aug 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Worked as part of the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team, where I analyzed and processed US medical claims with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and turnaround time. I gained hands-on experience using EPIC and AdvancedMD Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for validating patient data, reviewing clinical documentation, and tracking claim workflows. This role provided deep insight into healthcare operations, billing processes, coding standards (ICD-10, CPT), and payer-provider communication building a solid foundation for my current journey in healthcare data science and digital transformation.