Chief Technology Officer

• Jul 2023 - Present

Consultant / Director of AI Breeding

• Jun 2022 - Present

- Leading the team of data scientists and software engineers to develop a Predictive Breeding Platform - Developed codes and pipelines for genomic selection, crossing prediction, marker assisted selection, target design, germplasm prioritization, GWAS - Develop and implement AI-driven breeding strategies to accelerate crop improvement and increase genetic gain - Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to integrate AI technology into breeding pipelines and enhance research capabilities - Provide scientific leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams in the development and execution of research projects • Publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals and present at national and international conferences Show less

Member

• Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• May 2019 - Aug 2022

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Oct 2017 - May 2019

Professional Research Assistant

• Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

Senior Graduate Research Assistant in Soybean Genomics and Physiology

• Aug 2013 - May 2017

Senior Data Scientist

• Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

• Led the development of predictive breeding platform• Led the implementation of predictive breeding program in soybean and yellow pea• Led the soybean genomic data analysis for seed composition and ingredients• Led the development of new plant breeding methodologies and genetic resources to improve crop yield, quality, and resilience• Designed and implemented breeding trials, and analyzed data using advanced statistical genetics and genomics tools• Established and maintained partnerships with academic and industry collaborators to enhance research capabilities and access to genetic resources• Mentored and trained a team of plant breeders and technicians, and provided technical support and expertise to other departments• Lead the integration of different multiple omics data to improve the prediction accuracy and gene discovery• Led the development of breeding and crossing simulation program• Implemented the Machine Learning Modeling to select optimal crosses and advancement• Led the implementation of the Genomic Selection Program in the Internal Soybean Breeding Program• Provided scientific support to the Genomic Prediction Platform and Gene Editing Platform• Training and technical support of Breeding Platform to the external partners Show less

Data Scientist

• Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

Computational Biologist

• May 2019 - Jan 2020

Chair

• Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

Editor

• Nov 2018 - Dec 2021

Alternate Liaison-National Soybean Variety Review Board

• Jan 2018 - Aug 2020

Responsible for the revision of materials submitted to the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies for accuracy and eligibility for certification. Make certain each variety is distinctively described for positive field identification. Responsible for the revision of materials submitted to the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies for accuracy and eligibility for certification. Make certain each variety is distinctively described for positive field identification.

Leader-Bioinformatics in Crops and Soils Community

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

Leading Bioinformatics in Crops and Soils Community that organizes to address bioinformatics training and software education across the agricultural disciplines generating genomic information. The goal is to provide the community with lectures and resources on the application and practical use of bioinformatics applications for effective and efficient use of genomic information.

Vice-leader

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

Chair,

• Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

I chaired the ACS Graduate Student Committee that works to serve the grad student population of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Vice Chair

• May 2016 - Dec 2016

I vice-chaired the ACS Graduate Student Committee that works to serve the grad student population of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Vice President

• May 2016 - May 2017

Served the Graduate Student Committee that works to serve the grad student population in the department. Served the Graduate Student Committee that works to serve the grad student population in the department.

Intern

• Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

-Poster Hall Attendant - Help presenters locate their poster location in the exhibit hall. -Convention Center Host - Stand in strategic areas of convention hall and answer questions for attendees. -Poster Hall Attendant - Help presenters locate their poster location in the exhibit hall. -Convention Center Host - Stand in strategic areas of convention hall and answer questions for attendees.

Graduate Research Assistant in Agronomy

• Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

-Involved in Elemental Sulfur Study on Organic Soils funded by Everglades Agricultural Area Environmental Protection District. -Sugarcane Yield And Plant Nutrient Response To Sulfur-Amended Everglades Histosols. -Sulfur-Amendment Response to Nutrient Availability in Histosols having Variable Calcium Carbonates. -Effects of N fertilization Rate on Plant Nitrogen Status, Plant Growth, and Leaf Physiology (Corn, Peanut, and Cotton). -Effects of Genotype and Environmental Conditions on Root Growth and Development and Nutrient Leaching. -Involved in different other lab projects: Phosphorus soil-test calibration on organic soils, Silicon soil-test calibration on organic and mineral soils, Organic amendments on mineral soils, Potassium rate study on organic soils. -Worked with PhD student in the root phenotypic screening of recombinant inbred population derived from a Landrace and the wild accessions of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Show less

Undergraduate Research Trainee

• Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

-Development of timely sown, late sown and rain-fed timely sown bread wheat -Development of Hybrids in a Rice. -Responsibilities: Emasculation, Hand-Pollination, Crossing, Handling the Segregating generations, Interpreting the resulting data. -Experience in raising and managing the Soybean, Maize, Sugarcane, Wheat and Hybrid Rice crops at field scale and have first-hand information on production/protection technology of the crops. -Plant Clinic Experience Identification and controlling of weeds, insects and diseases Extension Experience. -Work Experience with the various Extension Organization, engaged in the dissemination of new technologies from the research labs to the farmer’s fields. -Interaction with farmers during village-training visits and university level farmers’ fairs -Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) Show less