About
I am a Molecular Geneticist and an expert
Molecular Biologists that has formal training
and extensive experience in molecular cloning,
strain construction (both prokaryotic and
eukaryotic), DNA, RNA, and protein
purification and characterization. I have a
deep understanding of the different processes
associated with protein/metabolites production
and strains engineering. I am a natural
troubleshooter that knows how to find simple
solutions to complex problems. I am a natural
engineer that understands the intricacies
associated with molecular techniques. As a
consultant for Industry, I have acquired
extensive experience designing
industry-related experiments and evaluating
results. As a principal investigator, I have
been in charge of an active research group and
maintained a complex interdisciplinary active
laboratory for many years, oriented at both
constructing strain and performing detailed
molecular characterization at the DNA, RNA and
protein levels. I am naturally meticulous and
pay special attention to details. This has the
benefit of being able to maintain consistency
throughout different experimental protocols
and to be able to detect subtle experimental
behaviors. This academic foundation seamlessly
merged with my innate affinity for computers,
shaping me into a unique hybrid: a Classical
Geneticist and Molecular Biologist with a
profound mastery of Computational Genomics and
Data Sciences at large. My expertise also
extends to developing intricate bioinformatic
pipelines tailored for the human genome,
characterized by meticulous attention to
detail. As a natural engineer, my forte lies
in crafting algorithms that adeptly convert
intricate biological and genomics data into
digital formats, facilitating their seamless
integration with Machine Learning and
Artificial Intelligence algorithms. I excel at
deciphering complexity, translating innovative
concepts into reproducible, practical
algorithms, and scripting intricate tasks. My
proficiency encompasses not only mastery of
unix/linux operational systems and their
interaction with other computers and
Supercomputers, but also my ability to deploy
and administer complex web-based computational
tools. I am proficient at using version
control systems, like Git, using interfaces
like github, and gitlab. Moreover, my skill
set also includes comprehensive expertise in
diverse areas such as Next-Generation
Sequencing data analysis, Genome Assembly, and
Transcriptome Assembly and Quantification. I
have a proven track record of overseeing the
successful implementation of advanced
Bioinformatics packages and software, across a
spectrum of computing platforms. Recently, I
have completed an important Industry-related
Bioinformatics project aimed at detecting how
the expression of Ribosomal proteins affect
Human protein production in large scale
fermentation processes. My commitment to
information sharing has endowed me with
substantial experience in elucidating complex
concepts to individuals uninitiated in the
fields of Genomics and/or Data Sciences, a
skill honed over years of teaching and
developing teaching tools and materials. My
unwavering belief in the primacy of teamwork
is the cornerstone of my professional ethos.
Throughout my career, I have championed
collaboration and nurtured environments
conducive to growth. As a Principal
Investigator, I have finely tuned my
leadership acumen by guiding teams of both
undergraduate and graduate students,
empowering them to translate their research
concepts into well designed experiments,
functional code and rigorous testing and
verification. I firmly acknowledge that the
triumph of any venture hinges upon the
collective strength of the team. In summary, I
am a highly imaginative professional with an
extensive interdisciplinary background. My
expertise spans Genetics, the art of molecular
manipulation of organisms’ genomes. In
addition, I am also proficient in translating
complex algorithms into code. My role as a
Principal Investigator has empowered me with
the capacity to adeptly oversee and mentor
teams of budding academics, aiding them in
translating their ideas into functional
deliverables. Moreover, my immersion in the
industry as a consultant has sharpened my
aptitude for discerning priorities.