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Jonathan Wilson

Plano,TX

Summary

Results-driven and highly motivated biologist seeking to leverage my analytical and problem-solving skills, along with my passion for technology, to transition into computer science. Eager to develop technical skills in software development and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Development Intern

PriceVision
01.2024 - Current
  • Shadowed experienced software engineers during the development of PriceVision Star, a real-time diagnostics and analytics software platform
  • Gained insights into remote access techniques for proactive issue prevention, detection, and resolution
  • Collaborated with software development teams to understand the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, coding, testing, and deployment
  • Actively engaged in troubleshooting and problem-solving discussions, expanding knowledge of debugging techniques

Accounts Payable Specialist

PriceVision, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes through the implementation of automation tools and software
  • Processed and reconciled 100+ vendor invoices each month in a timely and accurate manner
  • Managed vendor relationships and resolved payment discrepancies effectively
  • Prepared monthly financial reports and assisted with budgeting and forecasting
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Research Associate

The University Of Washington Medical Center
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Proficiently worked in a BSL 2+ tissue culture environment, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and maintaining sterile conditions for cell lines.
  • Employed imaging techniques such as confocal microscopy and fluorescent staining to visualize cellular structures and investigate molecular interactions.
  • Demonstrated expertise in lab technician work, handling various laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies with precision and accuracy.
  • Conducted flow cytometry experiments, effectively analyzing and characterizing immune cell populations using multicolor panel design and data interpretation.
  • Proficient in utilizing FlowJo, Figi (Fiji/ImageJ), Cell Profiler and GraphPad Prism software for advanced data analysis, enabling accurate interpretation, quantification, and visualization of results in the fields of flow cytometry, image analysis, and statistical analysis.
  • Successfully optimized protocols for various laboratory procedures, streamlining workflows and improving efficiency in experimental setups.

Software QA Engineer

VisualTek
08.2013 - 07.2022
  • Identified and documented software bugs, ensuring product quality and reliability for VisualTek's advanced digital chess clock.
  • Collaborated closely with the development team to communicate bug reports, track resolutions, and verify fixes, resulting in improved software performance and user satisfaction.
  • Played a key role in enhancing the user experience by providing valuable feedback and recommendations for improving software usability and functionality.
  • Contributed to the development of software features that adhered to tournament regulations and standards, ensuring VisualTek's chess clock was tournament-ready.

Operations Coordinator

Trusted, Inc.
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Administered services related to onboarding of nurses for assignments, including: credentialing review, document review, data entry, and task management.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Magen David Adom
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
  • Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.

Education

Bachelor of Science And Arts - Biology

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2022

Skills

  • Analytical thinker
  • Research/ analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Troubleshooting
  • Algorithms and data structures
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Programming Languages: Java, C

Certification

  • Preparatory Course for Graduate Studies in Computing, NYU Tandon School of Engineering - 2024
  • Managing Labratory Chemicals, University of Washington - 2022
  • CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracer, John Hopkins University - 2021
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - 2021
  • Social/Behavioral Researchers, CITI Program - 2019
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training - 2021

Publications

  • Genoyer, E., Wilson, J., Ames, J. M., Stokes, C., Moreno, D., Etzyon, N., Oberst, A., & Gale Jr., M. (2024). Exposure of negative-sense viral RNA in the cytoplasm initiates innate immunity to West Nile virus. Manuscript submitted for publication.
  • Wilson, J. (2022). Covid-19 severity linked to SLC6A20 gene located on locus 3p21.21. Texas ScholarWorks.

Hobbies

Highly Competitive Chess Player

Timeline

Software Development Intern

PriceVision
01.2024 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

PriceVision, Inc.
10.2023 - Current

Research Associate

The University Of Washington Medical Center
07.2022 - 07.2023

Operations Coordinator

Trusted, Inc.
12.2020 - 01.2021

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Magen David Adom
06.2019 - 07.2019

Software QA Engineer

VisualTek
08.2013 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science And Arts - Biology

University of Texas At Austin
Jonathan Wilson