Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Awards And Acknowledgements
References
References
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Gerald Nwanne

St. Louis

Summary

Bioinformatics professional with expertise in developing software tools for efficient data integration and mining of biological data. Proven track record in advancing nephrology research through comprehensive data analysis. Skilled in sharing computational methods, troubleshooting software, and mentoring students in biology and software skills.

Overview

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Year of professional experience

Work History

Bioinformaticist

Washington University School Of Medicine
08.2022 - Current
  • Identify and develop software tools for efficient data integration and for mining diverse types of biological data
  • Share modern computational methods and bioinformatics solutions within the company and outside if not proprietary
  • Developed Docker containers to simplify single-cell RNA and ATAC-seq data analysis, enhancing research collaboration using R programming .
  • Conducted comprehensive bulk RNA-seq analysis on kidney-specific data, advancing nephrology research.
  • Evaluated and selected single-cell genomics analysis tools, optimizing research methodologies.
  • Conducted detailed bulk kidney RNA data analysis using advanced techniques like Limma Voom and DESeq2, ensuring data reliability and contributing to nephrology knowledge.

Graduate Assistant of Dept. of Digital Learning

New Mexico State University
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Worked with staff to optimize an R package that would assess students’ performance in a particular class
  • Assisted professors in accessing and using the web-based learning management system Canvas.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve various issues on the software Canvas.

Bioinformatics Research Intern

New Mexico State University
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Data management querying, filtering, extraction, visualization, merging unstructured datasets with missing values using R
  • Next Gen sequencing technology, tool usage, and data analysis
  • Proficiency in analyzing genes that are differentially expressed using DESEq2 R package
  • Understanding & usage of biostatistics and bioinformatics algorithms
  • Proficiency in programming in Python and R
  • Working knowledge of microarray genotyping and sequencing pipelines
  • Proficiency in analyzing bulk RNA-seq and single cell RNA-seq
  • Mastery of analyzing large genomic data using High performance Computing.
  • Multivariate analysis: PCA/LDA, model selection with regularization
  • Data mining and Machine learning algorithms for ‘Big data;: cluster, decision tree, artificial neural with multilayer, perceptron, kernel machine, hidden Markov model
  • Regression and classification: linear/non-linear regression, logistic regressions, mixed effect models, robust analysis

Biology/Instructor

Carlsbad HS
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Analyzed various datasets, performing analysis and data manipulation using Python, SQL, R as well as data visualization to aid students’ performance as well as targeted decision making.
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research using various machine learning algorithms such as linear, logistic regression, decision trees etc. to identify students’ habits, patterns, and trends.
  • Building statistical models to analyze trends, create predictive models for actionable intelligence and measuring student’s performance using python libraries such as pandas, NumPy, sklearn.
  • Actively trained and mentored students in software skills as well as troubleshooting computers and software.
  • Encouraging students to participate in science fairs, competitions, and expos, and preparing students for these events.

· Using CLI to do shell scripting

Education

Master’s degree - bioinformatics

New Mexico State University
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Valparaiso University
05.2015

Skills

  • Reliability and Accountability
  • Effective Organization and Time Management
  • Proficient Multitasking
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Remote Work Availability
  • Expertise in Single Cell Analysis (Seurat and Scanpy)
  • Proficiency in Docker Development
  • Supervision and Leadership

Accomplishments

    Member of Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society Dean's List (2015-2015)
    Undergraduate magna cum laude

Awards And Acknowledgements

  • Member of Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society Dean's List (2015-2015)
  • Undergraduate magna cum laude

References

Sanjay Jain, Principal Investigator and Director of the Kidney Translational Research Center, sanjayjain@wustl.edu, 314-454-8728, 314-960-0888 Joann Mudge, Principal Research Scientist and Director of Outreach and Education, jm@ncgr.org, 505-995-4416, 505-920-9188 Ethan Price, Project Assistant for the National Center of Genome Resources, eprice@ncgr.org, 505-995-4416, 505-660-3826 Joe Song, Professor of Computer Science, joemsong@cs.nmsu.edu, (575) 646-429, (575) 646-4299 Robert Grant, Director of the Academic Technology, rogrant@nmsu.edu, 575-646-3014, 15752021073

References

  • Sanjay Jain

Relationship:  Principal Investigator and Director of the Kidney Translational Research Center 

Email:sanjayjain@wustl.edu 

Business Phone: 314-454-8728

Mobile Phone: 314-960-0888

  • Joann Mudge

Principal Research Scientist and Director of Outreach and Education

Relationship:Supervisor for Bioinformatics Summer Internship

Email:jm@ncgr.org

Business Phone:505-995-4416

Mobile Phone:505-920-9188


  • Ethan Price

Project Assistant for the National Center of Genome Resources

Email:eprice@ncgr.org

Business Phone:505-995-4416

Mobile Phone:505-660-3826


  • Joe Song

Professor of Computer Science

Relationship: Supervisor

Email:joemsong@cs.nmsu.edu

Business Phone:(575) 646-429

Mobile Phone:(575) 646-4299



  • Robert Grant

Director of the Academic Technology

Relationship:Supervisor 

Director of the Academic Technology

Email: rogrant@nmsu.edu

Business Phone: 575 646 3014

Mobile Phone: 15752021073

Timeline

Bioinformaticist

Washington University School Of Medicine
08.2022 - Current

Graduate Assistant of Dept. of Digital Learning

New Mexico State University
01.2022 - 05.2022

Bioinformatics Research Intern

New Mexico State University
06.2021 - 08.2021

Biology/Instructor

Carlsbad HS
08.2018 - 05.2019

Master’s degree - bioinformatics

New Mexico State University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Valparaiso University
Gerald Nwanne