Oksana Riba Grognuz Email & Phone Number

Lausanne, Vd, Ch

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

As the leader of a medium-sized, interdisciplinary team at SDSC, I skillfully handle the complexities of guiding a geographically dispersed group of experts in research data engineering, privacy, and security. In my role, I shape SDSC's strategic direction in positioning within the Open Research Data (ORD) landscape and health & biomedical vertical development. My proactive stakeholder engagement is an essential contribution to the Swiss National ORD strategy, fostering a network of interconnected actors and infrastructures to advance national data initiatives.My responsibilities extend beyond strategic oversight to developing data capabilities and services. I am committed to ensuring a seamless flow across the data lifecycle, from inception to impact, thus establishing a comprehensive and effective data management strategy. This holistic approach, focused on innovation and adhering to the highest quality and compliance standards, underscores our dedication to delivering impactful and responsible data science solutions.

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Spearheaded the deployment of advanced forecasting models, contributing an estimated 25M CHF in business value. Pioneered GDPR-compliant privacy methods, saving 1.5M CHF yearly. Innovatively developed a People Analytics NLP pipeline, reducing costs by 1M CHF. My expertise in cutting-edge data science techniques was crucial in aligning strategies with organizational objectives and fostering solutions in complex environments. Beyond technical proficiency, I excelled as a data-to-business translator, enhancing decision-making across departments. Known for pioneering innovative solutions, I effectively leveraged big data technologies, ensuring user-centric and impactful outcomes.

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Led and consulted on experimental design and omics data analysis. Established reproducible bioinformatic workflows and data life-cycle management.

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Implemented state-of-the-art research pipelines for data curation, visualization, statistical analysis and benchmarking.Assembled highly repetitive S. invicta genome using a hybrid strategy that integrated data from two sequencing platforms (454 and Illumina NGS).Developed a novel network-based approach for genome assembly validation and visualization.Communication and outreach activities at open days of University of Lausanne "Mystères de l'UNIL" (yearly event).Member of Vital-IT, Competence Centre in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Embedded in research laboratory as of October 2010.

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Customized methods to generate multi-omic data to study low amounts of insect nervous tissues.Characterized the first social chromosome as part of a 6-member team.Implemented safety measures required for level 2 animal facilities.Upon invitation conceived and delivered hands-on tutorials for a 5-day Summer School in Bioinformatics and Population Genomics.

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Developed a bioinformatics pipeline for validation, parameterization and benchmarking ofproteomic tools for label-free quantification.Technologies: nano-LC-MS/MS, LTQ-Orbitrap, label-free quantification based on ion current.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Enriched EdTech offer with two Medical Informatics e-courses.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Widened EdTech access to technologically limited locations.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Implemented analytical framework that accelerated 2006 Ethics Code revision and reinvigorated the efforts of major pharma players.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Achieved 1M CHF benefit by developing a financial optimization toolbox.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Developed interactive eLearning workshops & self-assessment questionnaires.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Life Sciences

Activities and Societies: SIB PhD Training Network

Master, Bioinformatics And Proteomics

Dea, Information Systems

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Business