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.