Dr.Nyein Chan Ko Ko

Integrative Medical Doctor and Tech Innovator

Milwaukee, WI, US.

As a Medical Doctor with over a decade of experience, my journey has intricately woven through the fields of Information Technology, Data Management, AI, and Healthcare.

My foundation is built on a blend of formal education in healthcare and self-taught expertise in data and IT, empowering me to devise innovative solutions that address the unique challenges of various organizations, from small startups to large public health bodies.

Since graduating from medical school in 2013, I've traversed diverse environments, including hospitals, clinics, and tech startups, while also contributing to public health initiatives and the UN. My work has not only spanned a wide range of domains—medical, public health, data, AI, blockchain, and finance—but has also introduced and integrated IT and data culture into Myanmar's healthcare system.

Holding a Master's degree in Healthcare Informatics from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, awarded in 2023, I am a fervent self-learner, constantly exploring new advancements. Presently, my focus is on harnessing AI to revolutionize healthcare and applying web3 technologies to enhance humanitarian aid efforts.

Work Experience

Local Partner Lead

Coala Pay, US

Applying blockchain technology in humanitarian aid. Designing and developing on-ramping and off-ramping mechanisms. Designing conversational AI chatbot. Building REST API servers.

May 2023 - Present

Program Management Senior Officer

UNOPS Myanmar

Designed and developed monitoring tools and data dashboards during COVID-19. Provided data management and analysis training.

May 2020 -May 2021, October 2023 - Dec 2023

Technical Expert / Senior Associate

Phandeeyar Innovation Lab, Myanmar

Coordinated to improve collaboration between civil societies and the tech community. Offered tech advice to startups and civil societies. Hosted data and map hackathons, Myanmar Robo leagues, tech/data meetups, tech training, and workshops.

July 2017 - February 2020

Freelance Data Consultant

Myanmar

Conducted mobile data collection and analysis for UNICEF Measles nationwide surveys (2019) and World Vision nationwide baseline surveys (2018). Provided technical assistance in the youth policy national consultant team.

Nov 2016 - 2020

Program Officer

Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association

Provided maternal and child health services. Conducted on-ground monitoring and evaluation visits. Provided health education talks and opened mobile clinics.

May 2013 - Feb 2016

House Officer / Medical Intern

Various Hospitals

Served as House Officer / Medical Intern at Mandalay General Hospital, Mandalay Children Hospital, Orthopedic Hospital, and Central Women Hospital.

January 2012 - January 2013

Education

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Master of Healthcare Informatics (MHI)

September 2021 - May 2023

University of Medicine, Mandalay

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

December 2006 - December 2012

Skills

Programming Languages

Python (Pandas, Streamlit, Gspread, Matplotlib, OpenAI, PyTelegramBotAPI, Langchain, NLTK, Scikit-Learn, Regex, Tesseract, API)

Databases

SQL (MySQL, SQLite)

Data Tools

ETL, Visualization (Google Looker Studio, Streamlit, Open Data Kit)

Google Workspace

Google App Script, Google Sheets, Google Drive

Web Development

WordPress

App Development

AppSheet, GlideApp

Chatbot Development

Chatfuel, ManyChat, Telegram

Projects

Bots and Machine Learning:

Data and Visualization Projects:

Telegram Channel Data Crawling, Automatic Information Extraction, and Trend Monitoring
COVID-19 Surveillance Project (COVIDmyanmar.com)
2020 Myanmar Election Dashboard (Election.mmspring.tech)
Conflict Situation Dashboard (Mmspring.tech)
Nationwide Baseline Survey (Used ODK, Kobo Collect)
Data Collection for 2019 Myanmar National Immunization Campaign
Patient Electronic Registry System – Electronic Patient Record Cloud App using AppSheet

Mobile App Developments:

Myanmar First Aid (2014)
My OPD (Hospitals OPD Times in Myanmar) (2017)
Medical Abidan (English-Myanmar Medical Dictionary) (2018)
Say Kyan (Drug Encyclopedia) (2021)
Sanpyu (Standardized Health Messages)(2020)
Myanmarhealth.info (2020)

Project Showcase

CovidMyanmar.com emerged as a pivotal data management and visualization initiative amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Launched in January 2020, prior to the global pandemic declaration, this project utilized Google Sheets and Data Studio dashboards to deliver a critical resource. By centralizing accurate and consolidated data published by official sources, it significantly aided organizations in navigating the complexities of pandemic response efforts.

Description of Project 2. This project aims to...

The Election Dashboard, launched in November 2020 amidst the Myanmar general election, stands out as one of the premier data dashboards for accessing near real-time results in a detailed format. Utilizing only Google Sheets and freely available tools, it skillfully applies techniques to extract, transform, and load data, paving the way for effective visualization.

MMspring emerged following the February 2021 coup in Myanmar as a dashboard designed to aggregate and visualize data related to humanitarian incidents occurring on the ground. Initially focused on self-collected data, the project later transitioned to utilizing published data from other organizations to monitor and provide insights into the evolving conflict situation.

Volunteering Activities

IT System Developer

Duration: 2018-2023

Throughout this period, I developed tailored information management system designs using AppSheet for specialty clinics in Myanmar, catering to both physical and online establishments. These systems, conceived and built within the constraints of available resources, went beyond mere pilot projects, serving as fully functional tools to meet the specific needs of each clinic.

Dialysis Center, Sangha Hospital, Pyinmana - Medical Doctor

Duration: May 2016

Contributed medical expertise to kidney care patients, working under the guidance of renowned nephrologist to provide essential healthcare services.

Sharing Hands Charity Clinic - Medical Doctor

Duration: June 2013 to 2017

Dedicated to delivering primary healthcare services in my hometown, I strive to provide accessible and compassionate care to our community. During the monsoon seasons, I accompanied the clinic on a visit to flood-affected areas, where we rendered medical assistance to those in need

8th APCRSHR Confernce - Organizer

Duration: September 2015 to Feb 2016

Collaborated with Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association (Central) to co-organize youth conference in 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights.

Online Volunteer

Duration: January 2012 to 2019

Embraced the role of a digital humanitarian by translating, mapping, and advocating for Myanmar Unicode migration. Engaged in mobile forums and groups as a tech guide, earning recognition as member of the month. Contributed significantly to Google Translate, OpenStreetMap, Google Map, and TED Talks, amplifying Burmese content on the internet.

Awards & Certifications

Lincoln Scholarship Award - USAID