Research Assistant

Summary of Qualifications

My technical expertise is in Bioinformatics: the application of computational and statistical techniques to analyze biological data. I specialize in software development, high performance and cluster computing, and data analysis, generally using R, Perl, or Python.

I am a goal-oriented and accountable scientist with exceptional inter- and intrapersonal awareness. I have well-developed experience in dynamic mentoring, leadership, and communication in a professional setting. My scientific, professional, and personal achievements have demonstrated efficacy in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, independently driving projects, and collaborating with diverse groups of people.

Education

B.S.

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL

Majors: Bioinformatics

Biology with Molecular Emphasis

Minor: Biostatistics

2008-12

PhD

University of California, Riverside

Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics Program

Department of Entomology

Dr. Peter Atkinson

2012-present

Riverside, CA

Certificate

SciPhD: Business of Science

University of California, Irvine

National Institute of Health’s Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) Program

Irvine, CA

Skills

Genome Data Science, Bioinformatics, Software Development/Engineering, Algorithm Development, High Performance and Cluster Computing, Statistics, Data Visualization, Business and Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Mentoring, Laboratory and Lecture Instruction, Conflict Resolution

Activities and Accomplishments

Coordinated the activities and $100,000 budget of leadership and mentoring program for junior graduate students. 3 of 128 (~2%) GSMP graduate student participants discontinued pursuit of their intended degree, relative to graduate student attrition rates of ~47% at UCR and ~50% nationwide (NSF) while the program completed ~$30,000 under budget.

Volunteer experience as a Judge at the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) California Program to provide academic support to educationally disadvantaged students. My role as judge was to administer, aid, and assess high school student performance in the field of Mathematics. As of 2016, 92% of over 25,000 student participants in the MESA program have continued onto secondary education relative to ~70% nationwide (USED).

Experience

Computer Science

Statistics

Business and Social

B.S. in Bioinformatics

Minor in Biostatistics

Dynamic Leadership Skills and Experience

9+ Years of Programming Experience with R, Bash, Perl, Python, C++, and Java

Demonstrated Efficacy in Fundamental Statistical Analyses

Demonstrated Efficacy in an independent and Group Setting

Demonstrated Efficacy in Software Development

Experience in Quantitative Analysis in Novel, Biological Systems

Experience in Working with Diverse Individuals

Demonstrated Efficacy in Algorithm Development and Execution

Experience in Aiding with Experimental Design

1+ Year of Experience in Effective Management of a ~$100,000 budget

Skills and Experience in Cluster Computing and Virtualization

Skills and Experience in Business and Social Intelligence

Training in Financial Literacy

Intra- and Interpersonal Awareness

3+ Years Teaching and Mentoring Experience

Research Publications

1.Papanicolaou, Alexie, et al. "The whole genome sequence of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis

capitata (Wiedemann), reveals insights into the biology and adaptive evolution of a highly invasive pest species." Genome Biology 17.1 (2016): 192. https://genomebiology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13059-016-1049-2

2.Patrick Schreiner and Peter Atkinson. "piClusterBusteR: Software for Automated Classification and Characterization of piRNA Cluster Loci." Bioinformatics. [Scheduled for submission January 2017].

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