I believe being curiously creative is a cornerstone of science; without curiosity, no questions will be asked and without creativity, no new discoveries will be made. As a scientist, I'm always asking questions and seeking the most plausible answers. And I strive to answer these questions to improve lives. As a bioinformatics scientist, I have the most cutting-edge, state-of-the-art algorithms at my finger tips to answer complex and challenging questions. In my current role at QIAGEN, I apply bioinformatics concepts to develop high quality sequencing assays and software to get justice for victims of crime. To achieve this, I work as a core team bioinformatics lead to develop forensic NGS products. I work closely with assay developers to optimize new assays and build custom workflows to analyze new data types. I collaborate with software engineers and UI/UX developers to produce streamlined workflows to enhance the user experience and functionality. Because Verogen was a small company, I was required to become adaptable and make quick decisions. Additionally, I had the privilege of collaborating with departments outside of R&D, such as marketing to ensure messaging is clear and concise for customers.I thrive in a team environment where we collaborate to ensure our products are of the highest quality. I enjoy learning from my coworkers and am always on the look out for the latest bioinformatics news. I hope to continue learning, asking questions, and contributing my bioinformatics knowledge to help people.I'm an expert in next-generation sequence data analysis and interpretation. I'm proficient in Python, R, and Rust languages and am able to edit and update C# projects. I'm proficient in Unix/Linux and BASH. I'm proficient in the version control system Git and GitHub. I also have extensive experience in high-performance computing (HPC).Let’s connect!