Deepika Sonia
Research Data Specialist
Organisation :
Auckland University of Technology
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Biography
I’m a Research Data Specialist & Certified AI Specialist with 13+ years in the NZ health and research sector — transforming how data is captured, governed, and applied to drive real-world impact.
From designing research data solutions to building ethical AI-powered automations, I combine technical expertise with a human-centered, problem-solving mindset to help teams work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
Core strengths: Data Management & Governance: accuracy, integrity, compliance
Research & AI Solutions: practical systems, no-code AI tools, intelligent workflows
Advanced Tools: Azure, Power BI, SQL, R, REDCap
AI Entrepreneurship: leveraging AI to generate value, streamline processes, and unlock new opportunities
I’m driven by curiosity, innovation, and impact — whether it’s shaping the future of ethical AI in research, automating repetitive workflows, or enabling smarter decisions with data.
Research Projects and Ideas
Collaborations and Skills
Connections of interest
Interested in Startups support; people seeking help with GenAI tools for media generation (images, audios, videos, social media platform posts, etc.); automations of repetitive tasks; Data Governance best practices; bespoke AI Agent generation (e.g. Media advisor, Data Governance specialist, Media creator, etc.)
Speciality(s)
AI Speciality(s):
Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems
Data Privacy, Security & Governance
Governance
AI Ethics
Generative AI
Model & Tool Development
Research Expertise:
Health Speciality(s):
Administration & Management
Public & Population Health
Dentistry & Oral Health