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
Carrollton, TX
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.
Carrollton, United States
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
Seattle, WA
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
Carrollton, TX
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.
San Francisco, CA
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
Tel Aviv, Israel
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, TX05.2022
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