Luis G. Rivera-García Email & Phone Number

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

San Juan, Pr

Design, develop and implement web applications, in two intranets, to automate administrative tasks and streamline operation. The front-end development is done using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Jquery and Bootstrap), whereas the back-end development is mostly done with ASP Classic to handle web server requests for further data collection and manipulation with SQL. Also, I use Python to automate data analysis processes. Other position related duties are ensuring the proper functioning of… Show more Design, develop and implement web applications, in two intranets, to automate administrative tasks and streamline operation. The front-end development is done using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Jquery and Bootstrap), whereas the back-end development is mostly done with ASP Classic to handle web server requests for further data collection and manipulation with SQL. Also, I use Python to automate data analysis processes. Other position related duties are ensuring the proper functioning of TeleBanco’s web platforms and the Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) system by performing updates, infrastructure analysis, and carrying out the proper maintenance. Show less

Puerto Rico

My role as telephone banking consultant is to provide financial services and technical support through phone. I work assisting customer from Popular Bank, subsidiary of Popular Inc which offer financial services in New York, New Jersey and Florida. This position required to have deep understanding of Popular Bank products and services in order to accurately offer services and products to customers.

Washington D.C.

Design and construct a pipeline to automate analysis and annotation of RNA sequencing data. Annotation pipeline was accomplished using Python with a series of bioinformatic Python libraries (BioPython, SciPy and NumPy) and third-party resources. This pipeline consisted of four main steps. Preprocessing: datasets download, removal of low-quality sequences and “trimming”). Annotation: submit cleaned datasets into third party API (MG-RAST). Aggregation: collect organisms and their biological… Show more Design and construct a pipeline to automate analysis and annotation of RNA sequencing data. Annotation pipeline was accomplished using Python with a series of bioinformatic Python libraries (BioPython, SciPy and NumPy) and third-party resources. This pipeline consisted of four main steps. Preprocessing: datasets download, removal of low-quality sequences and “trimming”). Annotation: submit cleaned datasets into third party API (MG-RAST). Aggregation: collect organisms and their biological function from API resulting files and aggregate them. Analysis: Data normalization (standard score statistical normalization) and further visualization with R. Show less

San Juan, Pr

Sales representative at the sales floors and other customer engagement activities like giving workshops and personal training about the usage of several Microsoft electronic products and software. I was also a member of the planogram team; whose function was to organize, change and move merchandise and promotional material throughout the sales floor as directed by the company.This position required to have a deep understanding of Microsoft products and services while enjoying helping… Show more Sales representative at the sales floors and other customer engagement activities like giving workshops and personal training about the usage of several Microsoft electronic products and software. I was also a member of the planogram team; whose function was to organize, change and move merchandise and promotional material throughout the sales floor as directed by the company.This position required to have a deep understanding of Microsoft products and services while enjoying helping and developing customers. Show less

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Gene expression analysis from RNA extracts obtained from three experimental samples. These samples were obtained from mammal cell cultures where they were cultures with two different antiretroviral drugs. I was in charge of create and maintain the cell cultures, as well as the RNA extraction, RT-PCR the RNA extracts and gene expression by real-time PCR.Supervise progress of experiments as well as generate weekly reports about the findings and future steps. Other responsibilities were:… Show more Gene expression analysis from RNA extracts obtained from three experimental samples. These samples were obtained from mammal cell cultures where they were cultures with two different antiretroviral drugs. I was in charge of create and maintain the cell cultures, as well as the RNA extraction, RT-PCR the RNA extracts and gene expression by real-time PCR.Supervise progress of experiments as well as generate weekly reports about the findings and future steps. Other responsibilities were: keeping the laboratory clean and organize, do monthly inventories, and write and review standard operating procedure (SOPs) for new methodologies and currently used methods. This position required to have basic understanding about the research area (molecular biology), able to work under pressure while achieving multiple goals with deadlines, basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point, and excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.Project title was: Antiviral gene expression analysis as an in vitro model. Show less

St. Louis, Missouri

Bioinformatics research intern in charge to create an image recognition software able to measure the growth of plants. The purpose of the research project was to study the phenotypic response of the subject plants by causing them stress (defoliation and leaf wounding). This information was meant to be combined with RNA-seq data to identify genes expression patterns before and after the stress inducement. Project title was: Phenotypic and transcriptomic response to defoliation and… Show more Bioinformatics research intern in charge to create an image recognition software able to measure the growth of plants. The purpose of the research project was to study the phenotypic response of the subject plants by causing them stress (defoliation and leaf wounding). This information was meant to be combined with RNA-seq data to identify genes expression patterns before and after the stress inducement. Project title was: Phenotypic and transcriptomic response to defoliation and wounding in Nicotiana benthamiana Show less

Charleston, South Carolina

This research study was aimed to find changes in microbial community structures, due to tidal changes, in two costal places in Charleston Harbor. After sample collection and determining microbial community composition, we used analysis of variance (2-way ANOVA) to determine if there were statistical difference between both sites and tidal stages. This research experience expanded beyond the internship duration. The research study was concluded in August 2017 with a scientific publication.

Master’S Degree, Bioinformatics

Computer Science

Bachelor’S Degree, Cell And Molecular Biology