What to know
- Computer scientists, mathematicians, statisticians and engineers develop tools, infrastructure, and software to support the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics' (CFA) mission.
- See how IT professionals, like Nimeshkumar Patel, contribute to the dynamic public health landscape.
Nimeshkumar Patel
Education History
M.S. Computer Science, Wayne State University
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara, India
Describe your career path to CFA
"During my master's degree in computer science, I started working at the KARMANOS Cancer Institute in Detroit, Michigan. While working as a system administrator and computer programmer, my focus was on breast and prostate cancer research projects.
I joined the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support surveillance projects at the Injury Center in 2004. Additionally, I have worked on several projects for CDC as a lead programmer and system administrator.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I led data and project management for the Surveillance, Review, and Response Group (SRRG). In 2022, I advanced to System Administrator Lead at CFA."
What do you like best about working at CFA?
"My favorite thing about working for CFA is the healthy work environment alongside a group of talented employees. I enjoy working with professionals who are passionate about their professions.
At CFA, leadership is involved and engaged in daily operations, responsive to questions and ideas, and promotes autonomy and innovation. Most importantly, the organization encourages staff to be creative and do things outside of the box."