Experience

Embark Veterinary

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr Research Operations Scientist

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Summary: Improving operational efficiency of the Science organization at Embark Veterinary Project management: ◦ Leading a research project in service of new product development from project planning through product delivery, including accommodating an accelerated launch date (5 months ahead of plan) ◦ Leading Agile ceremonies like stand-ups, backlog refinement, story planning, and retrospectives for engineers and scientists ◦ Planning, leading, and minuting ad hoc meetings… Show more Summary: Improving operational efficiency of the Science organization at Embark Veterinary Project management: ◦ Leading a research project in service of new product development from project planning through product delivery, including accommodating an accelerated launch date (5 months ahead of plan) ◦ Leading Agile ceremonies like stand-ups, backlog refinement, story planning, and retrospectives for engineers and scientists ◦ Planning, leading, and minuting ad hoc meetings with internal and external partners ◦ Defining and communicating project progress and risks to executive stakeholders ◦ Adjusting roadmaps to accommodate evolving business objectives ◦ Working with Science executive sponsor to develop a scientific operating model ◦ Scoping and documenting existing scientific work to fit the operating model

• Product Analyst

  • Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

• Product Success Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021



Embark Veterinary Inc.

• Bioinformatics Research Scientist

  • Dec 2019 - Aug 2021



University of California, Davis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bioinformatics Programmer 3

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2019

• Assistant Specialist

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2017

• Junior Molecular Genetics Specialist

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2014

  DNA extraction from samples collected using non-invasive sampling techniques (scat, hair) Primer design and optimization Sanger sequencing and genotyping using ABI3730 Multiplex PCR and fragment analysis Genetic mark-recapture in mammals (ungulate, carnivore) Library preparation of genomic DNA for Illumina Next Generation Sequencing Bioinformatics: Command line manipulation of NGS data Assistant lab manager duties - ordering supplies/reagents, overseeing hiring of interns… Show more DNA extraction from samples collected using non-invasive sampling techniques (scat, hair) Primer design and optimization Sanger sequencing and genotyping using ABI3730 Multiplex PCR and fragment analysis Genetic mark-recapture in mammals (ungulate, carnivore) Library preparation of genomic DNA for Illumina Next Generation Sequencing Bioinformatics: Command line manipulation of NGS data Assistant lab manager duties - ordering supplies/reagents, overseeing hiring of interns, mentoring undergraduate interns



Kansas State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  Extracting and archiving DNA from earthworm tissue Designing and optimizing primers and amplification protocols Screening published earthworm expressed sequence tags for candidate microsatellite loci Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Characterization of microsatellite loci from genotypic data in earthworm populations Teaching an undergraduate biology course (Principles of Biology)

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2010 - May 2012

  Extracted and archived DNA from bird tissue, including museum specimens PCR Designed and optimized primers and amplification protocols Analyzed genotypic data, gene frequency, and DNA sequence data in bird populations Managed a laboratory designated for molecular processing of museum specimens Prepared manuscripts for publication



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  Cared for colony of juvenile American alligators Captured video to analyze dome pressure receptor sensitivity in American alligators Conducted field behavioral studies of a blind cave fish in Mexico (June, 2009)

• Undergraduate Honors Research

  • Jan 2007 - May 2009

  Bred and raised clutches of various species of fish General fish husbandry Conducted mate choice tests in Siamese fighting fish and data analysis Hormone manipulation of fighting fish via intraperitoneal injection Micromanipulation of zebrafish embryos for transfection



US Department of Agriculture

• Biological Science Laboratory Technician

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2009

  Extracted and archived DNA/RNA from insect tissue samples PCR Analyzed genotypic data, gene frequency, and DNA sequence data in insect pests General beekeeping and handling of honeybee colonies Prepared manuscripts for publication Extracted and archived DNA/RNA from insect tissue samples PCR Analyzed genotypic data, gene frequency, and DNA sequence data in insect pests General beekeeping and handling of honeybee colonies Prepared manuscripts for publication