📍 Living up in the mountains, but close to both the Caribbean and the Pacific Oceans | 📩 jay@newatlantis.io | 🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/jaygut | 🌐 https://www.newatlantis.io/Current PositionAt NewAtlantis Labs, I blend a deep passion for ocean conservation with expertise in computational biology and systems biology. My focus extends beyond traditional research to building impactful solutions that bridge scientific discoveries with sustainable financial products to help contribute to the development of Blue Natural Capital Markets.Current activities at NewAtlantis Labs- Co-design bioinformatics pipelines (metagenomics data analytics, bioprospecting, and marine-specific databases) and systems biology/ecology modelling strategies (community wide metabolic modelling, food web reconstruction and meta-omics data integration into mechanistic modelling) that help transform scientific data into valuable bioprospecting and ecological data assets with commercial potential.- Build and direct a multidisciplinary team of mission-driven scientists dedicated to innovating ecosystem health assessments and marine biomonitoring strategies.- Collaborate with financial experts to devise novel financial products based on quantitative ecological data and AI-powered biodiscovery insights to enhance investment in marine conservation.- Develop strategic partnerships to advance our monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) framework crucial for robust ecological data assets.EducationPhD in Biotechnology and Biochemistry | Ghent University, Belgium- Specialised in mathematical modelling of complex biomolecular systems and in silico evolution.Skills- Computational Biology & Systems Modeling: Expert in creating sophisticated models to understand and predict the dynamics of complex marine ecosystems.- Leadership & Team Building: Assembling and leading a team towards achieving groundbreaking scientific innovations with practical applications.- Strategic Partnerships: Adept at forging alliances with stakeholders across scientific, technological, and financial sectors to facilitate ecosystem-based conservation efforts.- Data Analysis & Visualization: Proficient in utilizing advanced tools to interpret and present complex biological data, driving informed decision-making.InterestsA fervent advocate for marine conservation, I enjoy engaging with nature through hiking, mountain biking, snorkeling, kayaking, continually inspired by the environments I strive to protect.