Expertise on Cytogenetics, Gene Expression and Genotyping Arrays • Microarray Assay Trainer for new and existing customers • Microarray Instrument Trainer • Microarray Software Trainer • Customer Support: Troubleshooting, Data analysis and consulting • Experience with Liquid Handlers • Pre Sales and Post Sales experience • Technical Training Seminar Delivery • COVID-19 qPCR assay Trainer • New Field Hires Trainer • Soft Skills Trainer New Product Initiative (NPI) ExperienceLeadership awards: 1- North East Rising Star Award for outstanding customer service in my first year of employment (2021).2- Recognized as the team MVP for microarray FAS in Q3 2022.

Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics. My dissertation work focused on the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease. • Project lead on evaluating small non-coding RNAs in Borrelia burgdorferi and their role in infection by using molecular biology techniques such as bacterial cloning, PCR, qPCR, RNA-seq, Protein Tandem Mass Tags (TMT) and animal model for infection (mice).• Team player: Collaborated on multiple projects in bacterial genetics, animal infections, cloning and protein purifications of bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. • Responsibilities and outcomes:• Experimental design and execution.• Collection and analysis of data.• Documented and maintained detailed records of research findings for future collaborations.• Presentation of research in 3 national conferences (2x-Gordon Research Conference Biology of Spirochetes, 1x-American Society for Microbiology).• Drafting of manuscripts for publications.• Conducted review of relevant literature.• First author and Co-author of 2 journal articles in peer-review publications.• Mentored and trained 7 undergraduate students, 1 graduate student, 1 Research Assistant Scientist and 1 Associate Research Scientist in research techniques, experimental design, data collection and data analysis.• Lab manager: Trained undergraduates’ students on lab disinfection, autoclave items and making lab solutions for a smooth operating lab. Ensure lab compliance.

Investigated the frequency of CCR5-delta32 mutation in the adults of the town of Quebradillas , P.R by PCR. My second project was in the creation of a frozen repository of DNA of different animals from our local zoo in Mayagüez, P.R.Skills: Samples collection, DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, data analysis.

Examined the growth dynamics of Actinobacteria in Lake Mendota in a 10 year period by qPCR of different bacteria speciesSkills: Sample collection, DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, data analysis.

Doctor shadowing in family medicine and dental.