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Redmond, WA, US

Seattle, WA, US

• Develop machine learning models and computational tools that assess the probability that individuals are infected with COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory diseases as part of the Seattle Flu Study, a multi-year.
• In silico computational modeling of nucleic acids
• Lead a team of junior data scientists
• Present results to stakeholders at various organizational levels
• Create interactive data visualizations and applications to share results with the team
• Apply data mining and data modeling techniques to extract and analyze information from data

Seattle, WA, US

• Developed and maintained cloud-based bioinformatic pipelines for genetic sequencing data
• Created interactive data visualizations to review results and distribute to fellow researchers
• Researched the longitudinal evolution of various Rhinovirus serotypes in immunocompromised patients
• Contributed and managed data for multiple projects concurrently
• Experience with python, R, bash, Nextflow, AWS.

Seattle, Washington, US

• Performed genetic sequencing panel with over 60,000 genes (exome sequencing) via next generation sequencing with Illumina technologies
• Quantitative and statistical analysis of quality control metrics to ensure experimental validity
• Prepared next generation sequencing libraries with automated robotic liquid handler
• Troubleshoot and resolved data anomalies with corrective actions
• Managed cloud-based sequencing run data metrics for quality control
• Extracted DNA from blood and FFPE

• Performed various molecular diagnostic techniques supporting Roswell Cancer Center, e.g. Real-Time PCR, End-point PCR, Next Generation Sequencing
• Wide-ranging Microsoft Excel experience managing Patient data to reduce manual entry of demographic information by designing Macros to improve workflow
• Quantitative and statistical analysis of quality control metrics to ensure experimental validity
• Extracted nucleic acids from blood, bone marrow and FFPE

• Development with Visual Basic, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and SQL.
• Used the software development life cycle to create web-based information system to manage lab workflow and inventory
• Designed, queried and maintained database tables to manage the flow of data and preserve data integrity

• Development and Validation of Reverse Phase HPLC-Tandom Mass Spectrometer methods for pain management and illicit drugs in accordance with SAMSHA guidelines
• Managed small laboratory equipment; including calibration, validation, and sending equipment for service when necessary.
• Extensive Microsoft Excel experience managing data from validation experiments and designing Macros to improve workflow when appropriate
• Quantitative and statistical analysis of quality control metrics to ensure experimental validity

• Interpreted patient requisitions, entering pertinent patient information into the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Forwarding patient specimens to the correct departments, when applicable, prepared samples to ship via FedEx.
• Identified discrepancies with patient requisitions, and performed corrective actions as needed.

Brockport, NY, US

• New York State Department of Enviornmental Conservation pollution prevention summer internship research project
• Using research methods to study the effect of ionic liquid on mushroom tyrosinase.
• Calculation and quantitative analysis of enzyme kinetics

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Managed maintenance and repair of logistic company vehicle motor pool with over 100 vehicles as shop foreman
• Lead and counseled a squad of 10 soldiers as a squad leader, achieving the rank of Sergeant in 3 years
• Highly skilled troubleshooting and repair of wheeled vehicles
• Served as Hazardous Waste Officer in charge of correct storage, inventory and disposal of all hazardous waste.

Master Of Science - Ms, Data Science

Bachelor'S Of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration And Management, General