Bioinformatician at Health protection Agency
United Kingdom
Bioinformatician at Health protection Agency
United Kingdom
A scientist passionate about the application of computer technology to biology. My background in both lab science and over 5 years experience in programming for life sciences shape my current ideas and direction.
Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Perl, Java, SQL, Unix administration, Apple Mac administration and troubleshooting
(Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
April 2002 — Present (7 years 10 months)
Development of Bioinformaics tools to aid life scientists and medical staff in their jobs. In particular the focus is on research oriented applications and scientific database design.
See http://www.hpa.org.uk/srmd/div_cdmssd_gpbu/bioinformatics.htm
Skills involved include
1) Programming in ruby, ruby on rails, perl, php, and Java.
2) Unix administration of Linux servers including software installation and maintenance.
3) A detailed working knowlege of Windows and Apple Macintosh computers including advanced troubleshooting.
4) Expert advice in molecular biology and Bioinformatics to Health Specialists
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Research industry)
August 1995 — March 2002 (6 years 8 months)
Scientific Research into the molecular biology of the disease underlying elephantiasis and filariasis caused by parasitic worms.
Bioinformatics,Web technologies, Algorithms,Ajax, Java, Ruby , Ruby on the Rails