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Jacques Kevin Dirabou

443-***-**** **************@*****.*** https://github.com www.linkedin.com/in/jacques-dirabou-bioinformatician-analyst

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

U.S. Army veteran with an active Secret Security Clearance and a proven track record in logistics, data management, and leadership. Recognized with the Army Achievement Medal as a Distinguished Honor Graduate. Trained molecular biologist and bioinformatics graduate with extensive experience in PCR, cell culture, and genomic sample processing.

Proficient in Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Python, Perl, R/R Studio), with advanced data visualization and management using Tableau and MS Excel. Skilled in workflow orchestration and containerized computing (Nextflow, Snakemake, Docker, Conda) and experienced in building scalable pipelines and automating NGS workflows from quality control to downstream analysis.

Adept in SQL/NoSQL database development, statistical programming, and analyzing large biological datasets including RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, and single-cell RNA-seq. Combines technical expertise with strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset to support high-impact scientific research and data-driven problem solving. Expert in a range of molecular biology techniques—from microscopy and cell culture to DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, and sequencing—using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore chemistries. Track record of successful environmental sampling across wastewater, soil, and air matrices, bringing 3+ years of applied laboratory expertise in high-level genomics research.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming & Scripting

•Python (NumPy, pandas, Biopython, matplotlib)

•Amazon Web Services (AWS)

•R (tidyverse, ggplot2, DESeq2) / R Studio

•Linux/Unix shell scripting

•Seurat, SingleR, Scanpy, and Bioconductor packages.

•Java

•Bash scripting

•HTML / CSS / JavaScript (basic)

•SQL (MariaDB, MySQL)

Data Visualization & Productivity Tools:

•Tableau, MS Excel

•Statistical methods, including Bayesian approaches and machine learning

Bioinformatics Tools & Pipelines

•Nextflow, Snakemake (pipeline development), Docker, Conda

•FASTQC, Trimmomatic (quality control & trimming)

•BWA, Bowtie2, STAR (alignment)

•samtools, bcftools, bedtools (data manipulation)

•GATK, MACS2/MACS3, HOMER (variant calling, peak calling, motif analysis)

•MultiQC, deeptools (data aggregation & visualization)

•HiC Analysis: Multiomic, and spatial omics data analysis

•IGV, UCSC Genome Browser (genome browsing & annotation)

•PLINK (genotype data QC, association studies)

NGS & Genomic Analysis

•RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, and single-cell RNA-seq analysis

•GWAS, imputation-based studies, and statistical genetics (fine-mapping & Mendelian Randomization)

•Differential gene expression and functional enrichment

•Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing chemistries & library preparation protocols

•HiC-Analysis

Molecular Biology & Laboratory Techniques

•Microscopy, cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing

•Infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy

•Thin layer, high performance liquid and gas chromatography, instrument calibration & operation

•Blood typing, cell counts, and body fluid analysis

•Environmental sampling: wastewater, soil, and air matrices

•Routine cultures, urinalysis, serology, bacteriology, hematology

•Toxicology screening

•Experience working in regulated environments (GLP/GMP)

•ELISA

Software & Productivity

•Microsoft Word and Excel

•Git / GitHub (version control)

• PyMoL/Chimera

•SigmaPlot, MATLAB

•Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Cheikh Anta Diop University / Ouakam Military Hospital

Graduate Researcher – Advisor: Prof. Pape Mbacké Sembene 2018 – 2019

•Investigated the involvement of Cytochrome B mitochondrial mutations in breast cancer in Senegalese women.

•Collected and processed 57 tissue samples (22 healthy, 35 cancerous) and conducted DNA extraction using Qiagen and direct PCR methods.

•Amplified and sequenced the Cytochrome B gene; performed BioEdit alignment and molecular analysis using DnaSP, MEGA, and Arlequin.

•Identified significant genetic variability and positive selection in cancerous tissues, with potential clinical implications for diagnosis and treatment.

•Conducted survival analysis using Kaplan-Meier curves and studied the impact of microsatellite instability (BAT-25) on patient outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY (Boston University) -- Bioinformatician

Boston, MA September 2024 – Present

• Designed and implemented a high-throughput Hi-C chromatin-interaction pipeline (FastQC quality control, adapter trimming, read mapping, binning, and contact-map generation) to integrate multimodal sequencing datasets and identify YAP-regulated ARPC5 enhancer–promoter loops in melanoma, successfully reproducing known interactions and enabling scalable discovery of gene regulatory elements.

https://sites.bu.edu/bmsip/2025/06/04/bmsip-projects-2025/

MILLIPORE SIGMA – Assembler and Quality Assurance Specialist

Danvers, MA November 2024 – Present

•Performs a variety of equipment operating and adjusting duties such as assembling,

•Inspecting, testing, labeling, packaging, etc. to fabricate and process products to meet high quality specifications following prescribed procedures.

UNITED STATES ARMY - Logistics Specialist / Data Management Lead

Fort Liberty, NC January 2021 - 2024

•Completed 400+ logistic evaluations and developed SQL and NoSQL databases to manage data for the petroleum logistics Division.

•Accomplished project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities • Awarded an achievement certificate as lead motivator for the platoon with 40 soldiers.

•Performed record keeping and document handling.

•Bookkeeping, and budgeting for the office of the deputy chief of staff for personnel using Microsoft Word and Excel.

AMAZON – FC Associate

Baltimore, MD July 2020 - December 2021

•Provided services quickly and with high level of accuracy

•Offloading stock deliveries

•Processing work orders

•Locating merchandise

•Packaging orders for shipment.

FANN-HOSPITAL – Molecular Biologist

Dakar, SENEGAL March 2015 - February 2020

•Skilled in library preparation and sequencing workflows using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore technologies

•Proficient in molecular biology methods including microscopy, cell culture, nucleic acid extraction (DNA/RNA), PCR, and sequencing

•Experienced in clinical laboratory techniques such as blood typing, cell counting, and body fluid analysis

•Performed analytical assays on samples utilizing advanced Mass Spectrometry instrumentation.

•Knowledgeable in environmental sample collection and analysis from diverse matrices including wastewater, soil, and air

•Maintained testing equipment and prepared specimens/samples.

•Conducted lab tests in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, immunology, and serology.

•Prepared and processed reagents and patient samples for microscopic examination and laboratory analysis.

•Providing clinical testing and specimens analysis.

•Performed lab analysis to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

•Expedite critical testing results without compromising sample validity or quality assurance.

EDUCATION

Master of science, Bioinformatics Boston University, Boston August 2025

Master of science, Population Genetics GPA 3.64 Cheikh Anta Diop University, France/ Senegal July 2019

Master of science, Life Earth and Sciences Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal August 2017

Bachelor of science, Life Earth and Sciences Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal July 2016

Associate of Applied Science, Applied Biology Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal July 2015

CERTIFICATION

Certified Medication Assistant CMT

Basic Life Support - BLS HCP CPR

Certified Nurse Assistant CNA-GNA

Researcher Workbench: Controlled Tier Data — Network of the National Library of Medicine (2025)

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

•Army Achievement Medal for Distinguished Honor Graduate and Leadership

•Graduate Research Thesis on Genetic Basis of Breast Cancer (Senegal)

•Volunteer, Ouakam Military Hospital (Senegal)

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Dirabou, J.K. (2019). Investigated the involvement of Cytochrome B mitochondrial mutations in breast cancer in Senegalese women. Master’s Thesis, UCAD.

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