- Contributed to the development of the CORE Browser, an open-source platform centralizing cancer research data for enhanced collaboration and efficiency.- Updated and modernized a Python-based filesystem microservice, ensuring compatibility with the HEA (Health Enterprise Analytics) Server framework.- Designed and implemented dynamic file management features, enabling seamless integration of local, cloud, and MongoDB storage solutions.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize workflows, and improve microservice performance.- Gained hands-on experience with technologies including Docker, AWS, MongoDB, and Keycloak.

As a Laboratory Technician at Huntsman Cancer Institute, I manage and process biospecimens under the Total Cancer Care (TCC) protocol for the ORIEN Avatar program, a nationwide collaborative initiative designed to drive oncology research. My role involves handling consented patient samples, including blood, body fluids, and tissues, to support large-scale cancer research through careful sample tracking and processing using LabVantage, a CAP-accredited tracking system.Key responsibilities include:Biospecimen Management: Ensuring accurate procurement, processing, and storage of diverse biospecimen types, such as DNA, RNA, plasma, serum, and tissue, for long-term oncology studies.Data Integrity and Compliance: Maintaining HIPAA-compliant records by linking clinical data from various databases (CORE, Genomex, Utah Population Database) to biospecimens, preserving data accuracy, and optimizing retrieval.Collaborative Research Support: Assisting in the coordination of biospecimen distribution for research, aligning with clinical protocols to validate samples with partner pathologists before release.Technical Proficiency: Leveraging skills in LabVantage, molecular processing, and specimen preparation to uphold rigorous standards that support impactful cancer research and precision medicine.

- Motivated a team of 14 phlebotomists to gain the lowest restick percentage and highest yield in the region. Under my leadership, the restick percentage dropped by 0.7% and yield of plasma increased by 0.3% to 99.7%.- Revised and shaped a protocol on how to perform a procedure according to quality expectations to make training more effective and uniform across employees. - Trained new employees on lab procedures according to SOP guidelines and quality standards.- Designated new trainers based on skill and motivation.