Vitchakorn Poonyakanok

Physician bridging travel medicine, public health, data analysis, and AI engineering into intelligent health systems.

Specialty MD · Travel Medicine Resident
M.S. Digital & AI Health Systems
Location Bangkok, Thailand
Status Open to Collaboration
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About

I am a Physician & Clinical Data Analyst (known as Blue) and a Travel Medicine Resident at the Institute of Preventive Medicine, Thailand. I specialize in bridging clinical practice with data architecture, having completed a Master of Science in Digital and AI Technologies in Health Systems at Chulalongkorn University, with an upcoming Master of Science in Health Care Analytics at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy (2026).

Current_Focus: "National Vaccine Registry & Public Health Data Initiatives"

vk.poonyakanok@gmail.com
6+ Years Clinical Practice 4+ Years Data Analysis 2 Publications 23+ Certifications
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Experience

Clinical & Research
2024 — Present Current
Travel Medicine Resident
Institute of Preventive Medicine, DDC, MOPH
Nonthaburi, Thailand
2024 — Present Study Leave
General Practitioner
Pattayarak Health Unit, ODPC 6, DDC, MOPH
Chonburi, Thailand
2022 — 2024
General Practitioner
Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute
Nonthaburi, Thailand
2020 — 2022
General Practitioner (Intern)
Si Songkhram Hospital
Nakhon Phanom, Thailand
2019 — 2020
General Practitioner (Intern)
Nong Khai Hospital
Nong Khai, Thailand
Education
Aug 2026 Incoming
Master of Science in Health Care Analytics and Information Technology (MSHCA)
Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2025 — 2026
Master of Science in Digital and AI Technologies in Health Systems (DigiHealth)
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand
2013 — 2019
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Mahidol University (Ramathibodi Hospital)
Bangkok, Thailand
2010 — 2013
High School
Triam Udom Suksa School
Bangkok, Thailand
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Top Projects

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Publications

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An Investigation of MMR‐Related Mumps Cluster Following Immunization Among Practical Nursing Students, Bangkok, Thailand, 2024
Journal of Tropical Medicine (Wiley) · Aug 1, 2025
DOI: 10.1155/jotm/9974081
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Contributors: Sethapong Lertsakulbunlue, Drunphob Srithammavong, Kamonchanok Tepsittha, Hataya Kanjanasombut, Vitchakorn Poonyakanok, Viravarn Luvira, Phimphan Pisutsan, Rachata Charoenwisedsil, Pathomthep Leowattana, Peeriya Watakulsin et al.

This study investigated a cluster of mumps-like cases among practical nursing students following MMR vaccination, identifying operational risk factors and confirming vaccine-related mumps infections through molecular analysis. Recommendations were made to improve vaccination campaign processes.

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Preliminary investigation and rapid response to methanol intoxication outbreak linked to illegal herbal liquor in Bangkok, August 2024
Weekly Epidemiological Surveillance Report (WESR) · Sep 6, 2024
DOI: 10.59096/wesr.v55i9.3248
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Contributors: Charuttaporn Jitpeera, Watcharapol Rongdech, Kogkawee Raruenroeng, Vitchakorn Poonyakanok, Panita Kumphon, Kawinna Kerdsalung, Rittichai Jaipong, Tatcha Manta, Thanawan Gabbhirom, Somrak Sirikhetkon, Kanyarat Jarudilokkul, Kantakarn Nilsum, Thanach Photphisutthiphong, Nattinee Isarankura, Wichan Bhunyakitikorn

As of September 3, 2024, 44 individuals were investigated under methanol intoxication outbreak related to illegal herbal liquor in Bangkok, August 2024, including 20 confirmed cases, 10 probable cases, and 8 suspected cases. Eight deaths were reported, with a gender ratio of 9.25 males per 1 female, and the median age of patients was 39 years.

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Training

Super AI Engineer Season 6
Advanced AI Level 2 Participant
AIAT · Apr-Jun 2026 · Selected 150 from 10,000+ applicants

Selected proof from AIAT's national applied AI program: credential, ranks, notebooks, and on-site hackathon results.

Housing Team
The Scamper Visit Team Site
Credential
AI PractitionerLevel 1 Foundation AI (Theory) + MinihacksVerify
Level 1 detail
Foundation AI (Theory)Apr 2026Verify From Data to InsightVerifyColab Thai Election OCR ChallengeRank 102/571VerifyColabKaggle FahMai RAG HackathonRank 132/660VerifyColabKaggle
Level 2 Online
Parasite EggsRank 16/166Kaggle Parasite egg detection pipeline for noisy stool microscopy.
Level 2 On-site
Demand Forecasting at ScalePrivate Kaggle rank #1 · 2nd runner-up overall Leakage-aware demand forecasting pipeline for the Coffee Chain Hackathon.
Edge-AI for Intelligence Transport SystemCo-honorable mentionProject Edge CCTV vehicle analytics pipeline for 10 traffic cameras.
WellSense AIoT & System Product HackathonAcademic Popular Vote Wearable running-form analysis system with live mobile feedback.
Clinical Methods Training
Epidemiology & Biostatistics
DDC/MOPH · Chiang Mai University · 2022-2024

Applied epidemiology and clinical statistics training supporting public health field practice and research methods.

Field Epidemiology
Introductory Course in Epidemiology and BiostatisticsJun 10-Jul 5, 2024 · DDC, MOPHView
Clinical Epidemiology
Diploma in Clinical EpidemiologySep 10-Dec 18, 2022 · Chiang Mai UniversityView
Clinical Statistics
Diploma in Clinical StatisticsFeb 5-May 22, 2022 · Chiang Mai UniversityView
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Capabilities

Selected Stack
Core Tools
Python R SQL Stata
Data Analysis & Processing
NumPy Pandas OpenCV jamovi
Applied ML & AI
YOLO Scikit-Learn PyTorch TensorFlow
Large Language Model APIs
GPT Claude API Gemini API GLM Grok ThaiLLM
Cloud & Infrastructure
Google Cloud Firebase Huawei Cloud
Visualization & Design
Tableau Power BI Matplotlib Seaborn PsAdobe Photoshop LrAdobe Lightroom
Geospatial
QGIS
Cybersecurity
ISC2 CC Google Cybersecurity
Research & Computing Environments
Colab Jupyter Anaconda Linux LANTA HPC
Credential Archive
Data Science & AI
Google
Google AI Essentials V1
May 2024 | Google | Coursera
DataRockie
Certified Professional Data Analyst
Mar 2024 | DataRockie
Verify
Google
Google Advanced Data Analytics
Sep 2023 | Google | Coursera
Verify
Google
Google Data Analytics Professional
Apr 2023 | Google | Coursera
Verify
UC Davis
Data Visualization with Tableau
Aug 2023 | UC Davis | Coursera
Verify
SkillLane
Excel Level Up Update 2021
Jul 2023 | SkillLane
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Cloud & Infrastructure
Huawei
Huawei Cloud HCCDA Certifications
Apr 2026 – Apr 2029 | HCCDA-Tech Essentials · HCCDA-AI
Tech AI
TPQI
TPQI x Huawei Professional Certifications
May 2026 | AI Literacy Power Users · Cloud Developer Level 5
AI Literacy Cloud Dev
Medical & Public Health
CITI
Biomedical Researchers
Jan 2025 – Jan 2029 | CITI Program
Verify
ISTM
ISTM Review Course
Feb 2024 | Intl. Society of Travel Medicine
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Cybersecurity
ISC2
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Apr 2026 – Mar 2029 | ISC2
Verify View
Google
Google Cybersecurity Professional V2
Jul 24, 2024 | Google | Coursera
Verify
THNCA
Cybersecurity Foundation Course
Aug 2024 | Thailand National Cyber Academy
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Other
Tourism
Tour Leader License
Dec 2025 | Dept. of Tourism, Thailand
Languages
English
Professional Working Proficiency
EN
TOEFL iBT
Jun 2025
91/120
Duolingo English Test
Mar 2026
120/160
Thai
Native Proficiency
TH
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Contact

Open to new ideas and collaborations in health data initiatives, medical informatics, travel medicine, and public health research.

Direct Email vk.poonyakanok@gmail.com

For formal review: CV · Resume