Melissa Paniagua

Melissa Paniagua is a seasoned professional in data analytics and management, currently serving as the Manager of Clinical Finance Analytics at City of Hope since February 2022, where responsibilities include optimizing data architecture and enhancing machine learning models for payment estimation. Previously, Melissa held positions such as Jr. Data Engineer at Honda R&D Americas, LLC, where data pipelines were built for large datasets, and Data Analyst for Kent State University's Data Management & Analytics Team, focusing on prediction modeling for student retention. Early career roles included Reporting Analyst at Charles F. Day & Associates, LLC, where data visualization tools were utilized, and a Research Assistant in a project analyzing Costa Rican administrative data. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Business Analytics from Kent State University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Universidad de Costa Rica UCR, complemented by a Data Analytics certificate from Ivy Tech Community College.