Data and Bioinformatics Engineer | Science and Technology Communicator

Data and Bioinformatics Engineer | Science and Technology Communicator Show more

My thing is figuring out how things work.

I started out with language and machines: linguistics, speech and natural language processing, artificial intelligence, and software development.
These days, my interests have shifted towards evolutionary biology and paleontology.

In my spare time, I play and compose music.
I also have a perfectly reasonable fascination with dinosaurs and an entirely unreasonable love of platypuses.
I don’t look up that often, but when I do, it's usually at the stars.

My thing is figuring out how things work. I started out with language and machines: linguistics, speech and natural language processing, artificial intelligence, and software development. These days, my interests have shifted towards evolutionary... Show more

Martha Priddle is a Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant She has previously worked for the Nova Scotia SPCA as a dog and cat care attendant. Martha has 10 years working in the animal training and behaviour sector, and believes passionately in force free training methods. As a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor (Knowledge Assessed) Martha specializes in working with fearful and reactive dogs.

Martha Priddle is a Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant She has previously worked for the Nova Scotia SPCA as a dog and cat care attendant. Martha has 10 years working in the animal training and behaviour sector, and believes passionately in force f... Show more

Carol Tinga is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), University of Guelph, Canada. She earned her PhD at OVC, focusing on owner-companion rabbit relationships and rabbit welfare. Her research examined the use of human-animal relationship scales for rabbit owners, risk factors for relinquishment and abandonment, and recent trends in domestic rabbit intake and management at shelters and rescues in Canada and the USA. Currently, Carol is preparing four open-access publications based on her thesis, presenting findings at conferences, and supporting organizations that care for rabbits. Additional upcoming papers will address access to veterinary care, challenges of rabbit ownership, owners’ favourite rabbit behaviours and their significance, and the validation of a third relationship scale. Vespa, a remarkable lop-eared rabbit, inspired her PhD. Before her doctoral studies, Carol completed an MSc in epidemiology, exploring how veterinary students and recent graduates perceive their technical and professional skills. She now shares her home with Ellie and Coco, a bonded pair of free-range rabbits affectionately known as “the hooligans,” adopted after they were abandoned outdoors.

Carol Tinga is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), University of Guelph, Canada. She earned her PhD at OVC, focusing on owner-companion rabbit relationships and rabbit welfare. Her research examined the use of human-animal... Show more

I am a Senior Consultant at Improving. My primary work is designing, implementing and end-to-end testing of Kubernetes cluster life-cycle processes across different cloud providers. I use wide range of technologies in my day-to-day work, including RKE1, RKE2, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud.

In addition to my engineering role, I hold a PhD in Climate Science from Hokkaido Univerisity, in Sapporo, Japan. My interest in advocating for green cloud design is fueled by my education.

I am a Senior Consultant at Improving. My primary work is designing, implementing and end-to-end testing of Kubernetes cluster life-cycle processes across different cloud providers. I use wide range of technologies in my day-to-day work, including RK... Show more

Hi there, I'm Nino! An Italian-Finnish theoretical physicist turned into Big Data for a living. My relentless curiosity drives me to continuously explore new languages and frameworks.
Over the past five years, I've thrived in roles ranging from DevOps and Full-Stack to Platform and Big Data Engineering.

When I'm not diving into data, you can find me challenging gravity with bouldering, centering my mind through yoga, or strategizing my next chess move.

Hi there, I'm Nino! An Italian-Finnish theoretical physicist turned into Big Data for a living. My relentless curiosity drives me to continuously explore new languages and frameworks. Over the past five years, I've thrived in roles ranging from Dev... Show more

Nehal Singh is an immunologist and translational biomedical researcher with research experience spanning Harvard Medical School, Moderna, University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Her work focuses on adaptive immunology, γδ T cell biology, cytokine signaling, chemokine-driven immune regulation, and translational immunology. At Harvard, she led studies investigating γδ T cell polarization in mouse models of colitis and melanoma, integrating flow cytometry, molecular biology, and single-cell immunology approaches to understand tissue-specific immune responses. She has also contributed to vaccine assay development and preclinical immunological studies in industry settings, supporting FDA submissions and translational therapeutic research.

Nehal has extensive expertise in flow cytometry, ELISA development, immune cell phenotyping, cell culture, and molecular immunology, alongside experience mentoring students and contributing to scientific education initiatives. Her research interests bridge immunology, inflammation, and tissue biology, with a growing focus on barrier immune interactions. She is an active member of the American Association of Immunologists and has presented work at international scientific meetings, authored immunology publications and educational resources, and contributed to collaborative projects.

Nehal Singh is an immunologist and translational biomedical researcher with research experience spanning Harvard Medical School, Moderna, University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Her work focus... Show more

Jędrzej works on thrust vector control systems for sounding rockets at SpaceForest, where sophisticated math, challenging engineering, and rigorous software practices collide at launch. His path started in experimental physics at Poznań University of Technology — atomic clocks, ion traps, FPGAs — and led through software engineering to rockets.
He's been through the full arc — from successful flights to in-flight failures — and has the flight data and post-mortem analysis to prove it. But the biggest lesson wasn't in the code or the control loops. It was that even the best engineering can't outrun communication problems — Conway's Law isn't just theory when your rocket is heading off course.

Jędrzej works on thrust vector control systems for sounding rockets at SpaceForest, where sophisticated math, challenging engineering, and rigorous software practices collide at launch. His path started in experimental physics at Poznań University of... Show more

Jennifer Kirkey is recently retired from having taught physics and astronomy for more than 35 years at community colleges in British Columbia, primarily at Douglas College in New Westminster, including the MSTE program for Elementary School Teachers. She was an active participant in Science World's Scientists in the Schools program doing outreach work in elementary schools all over the province. She never passes up a chance to share her love of the stars by being an active member of the local Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. She has presented at a number of professional development conferences and is passionate about hands-on learning to open up inquiring minds.

Jennifer Kirkey is recently retired from having taught physics and astronomy for more than 35 years at community colleges in British Columbia, primarily at Douglas College in New Westminster, including the MSTE program for Elementary School Teachers.... Show more

Safidy Ratolonandrasana is a geophysicist at OMNIS, Madagascar, and an independent software developer with expertise in geophysics, geodesy, GIS, and maritime boundary delimitation. He has contributed to scientific and technical projects involving maritime delimitation and advanced geospatial analysis.

He develops innovative digital tools that bridge scientific research and software engineering. His projects include EquiProcessing, a QGIS plugin designed to support maritime boundary delimitation through geospatial analysis, equidistance calculations, and computational geometry. He is passionate about open-source technologies and transforming complex scientific challenges into practical software solutions.

Safidy Ratolonandrasana is a geophysicist at OMNIS, Madagascar, and an independent software developer with expertise in geophysics, geodesy, GIS, and maritime boundary delimitation. He has contributed to scientific and technical projects involving ma... Show more

I'm a Data Scientist and AI researcher with an MSc in Applied AI and Data Science, working in central government by day and researching trustworthy, interpretable AI by night. My research spans healthcare AI, medical image analysis, NLP and public health, with a particular interest in the data quality and governance issues that determine whether a model is genuinely safe to use, not just accurate on paper. My work has been recognised with the Best Paper award at SITWE 2025, and I've contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications across AI, healthcare and data analytics. I'm also passionate about supporting greater participation of women in technology and data.

I'm a Data Scientist and AI researcher with an MSc in Applied AI and Data Science, working in central government by day and researching trustworthy, interpretable AI by night. My research spans healthcare AI, medical image analysis, NLP and public he... Show more

Medtech Innovator and Biomedical Engineer on a mission to grow the medtech community and make it more accessible. I aim at bridging the gap between medtech seasoned professionals and young professionals. With an experience in the industry of 8+ years for product development, rapid prototyping, testing, V&V.

Medtech Innovator and Biomedical Engineer on a mission to grow the medtech community and make it more accessible. I aim at bridging the gap between medtech seasoned professionals and young professionals. With an experience in the industry of 8+ years... Show more

I hold a degree in Physics from the University of Turin and a PhD from SISSA in Trieste, where I developed a strong foundation in theoretical and computational modeling. Eventually this journey led me into the fascinating world of computational biophysics. I’ve worked on projects spanning biopolymer entanglement, drug design, self-assembly metamaterials, and ion channel inhibition mechanisms, by combining physical principles with numerical simulations. Being a physicist equips me to tackle problems from first principles and turn abstract concepts into testable, quantitative models.
Driven by a deep love for science and a passion for providing theoretical explanations for complex phenomena, I’m always excited to learn and share new phenomena in the soft matter world.

I hold a degree in Physics from the University of Turin and a PhD from SISSA in Trieste, where I developed a strong foundation in theoretical and computational modeling. Eventually this journey led me into the fascinating world of computational bioph... Show more

Jennifer White, B.Sc., M.I.D.S.T., ACAAB (ABS), combines professional education with lived experience as an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB) through the Animal Behavior Society. Her passion for understanding animal behaviour began in childhood and grew through her work with homeless animals and her own rescue Doberman, Cocoa, whose behavioural challenges inspired her to pursue advanced training.

Jennifer holds a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from the University of New Brunswick and a Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington. Through her consulting practice, Thriving Animal Behaviour Solutions, she works with pet owners, shelters, and animal welfare organizations to develop practical, welfare-focused behaviour support systems that improve outcomes for both animals and the people who care for them.

Jennifer serves as Vice President of the Fredericton SPCA Board of Directors, where she supports initiatives that advance animal welfare in her community. She is passionate about education and helping organizations and animal caregivers build stronger, more compassionate relationships with animals through evidence-based behaviour support.

Jennifer White, B.Sc., M.I.D.S.T., ACAAB (ABS), combines professional education with lived experience as an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB) through the Animal Behavior Society. Her passion for understanding animal behaviour beg... Show more

Nahiara Sofía Dumon 18 años, Argentina nacida en Paraná, Entre Ríos. Concurre a la universidad UNL, estudia bioquímica, fue al colegio La Salle, con orientación naturales.
Amante de la ciencia, tecnología, de estudiar, descubrir cosas nuevas.
Participó en un taller de escritura en la biblioteca popular de Paraná, olimpiadas de matemáticas (durante 5 años), de mateclubes, la ONU, en coro en la escuela coral número 1 Mario Monti , en inglés (durante 9 años), lee cuentos propios y de otros autores, concurrió a la escuela de arte (desde los 5 años hasta los 14) sin embargo aún sigue realizando talleres de todo tipo de arte y es autodidacta en pintura con acuarelas.
A logrado llegar a los nacionales de matemáticas con literatura, al zonal de olimpiadas de matemáticas y pasar un año libre de secundaria.

Nahiara Sofía Dumon 18 años, Argentina nacida en Paraná, Entre Ríos. Concurre a la universidad UNL, estudia bioquímica, fue al colegio La Salle, con orientación naturales. Amante de la ciencia, tecnología, de estudiar, descubrir cosas nuevas. Parti... Show more

Student and independent AI researcher working on agentic systems, materials science research with ML (TRIADS) and model efficiency, including compression and sparsity. Active in OpenAI parameter golf and recipient of a LOG conference award at IIT Delhi.

Student and independent AI researcher working on agentic systems, materials science research with ML (TRIADS) and model efficiency, including compression and sparsity. Active in OpenAI parameter golf and recipient of a LOG conference award at IIT Del... Show more

Godhuli is an ERP and CRM enthusiast who works at the intersection of enterprise systems and applied AI. She is currently an Oracle Finance Functional Consultant at one of the Big4's and previously worked at multiple MNCs as an ERP Consultant. She holds an MTech in Computer Technology from Jadavpur University, with research in machine learning, deep learning, and computational biology. An active community volunteer and tech event host from Kolkata and Bangalore, she enjoys building collaborative spaces and exploring how ML models move from research into real production pipelines. She is also nurturing WallWonders, a mural venture inspired by her mother’s dream.

Godhuli is an ERP and CRM enthusiast who works at the intersection of enterprise systems and applied AI. She is currently an Oracle Finance Functional Consultant at one of the Big4's and previously worked at multiple MNCs as an ERP Consultant. She ho... Show more

Dr. Halappanavar is a chief data scientist at PNNL, where he serves as the group lead of the Data Science and Machine Intelligence group. He also holds a joint appointment as adjunct faculty in computer science at Washington State University in Pullman. His research has spanned multiple technical foci and includes combinatorial scientific computing, parallel graph algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the application of graph theory and game theory to solve problems in application domains, such as scientific computing, power grids, cybersecurity, and life sciences. He has authored over 170 technical publications for peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and workshops.

Dr. Halappanavar is a chief data scientist at PNNL, where he serves as the group lead of the Data Science and Machine Intelligence group. He also holds a joint appointment as adjunct faculty in computer science at Washington State University in Pullm... Show more

Od prawie 10 lat zawodowo zajmuje się analityką danych jako data scientist, lider zespołu i kierownik projektu. Brał udział w wielu projektach z obszaru zaawansowanej analityki danych, takich jak monitorowanie linii produkcyjnych, analiza opinii, detekcja fraudów i prognozowanie cen. Jego główne doświadczenie i zainteresowania dotyczą branży farmaceutycznej i ochrony zdrowia, ale brał udział w projektach z różnych obszarów, takich jak finanse, handel detaliczny, energetyka i rolnictwo. Obecnie odpowiada za projektowanie i wdrażanie rozwiązań danych, głównie z zakresu uczenia maszynowego i sztucznej inteligencji. Swoją wiedzą dzieli się jako trener data science, wykładowca i prelegent na konferencjach. Współautor prac naukowych, głównie z zakresu medycyny i statystyki, publikowanych m.in. w czasopismach z listy filadelfijskiej.

Od prawie 10 lat zawodowo zajmuje się analityką danych jako data scientist, lider zespołu i kierownik projektu. Brał udział w wielu projektach z obszaru zaawansowanej analityki danych, takich jak monitorowanie linii produkcyjnych, analiza opinii, det... Show more

Jonathan Carroll has a PhD in theoretical physics but has since moved on to software development and data analysis, working for biotech companies in the USA (remotely). He is an avid learner of programming languages but mainly works in R.

Jonathan Carroll has a PhD in theoretical physics but has since moved on to software development and data analysis, working for biotech companies in the USA (remotely). He is an avid learner of programming languages but mainly works in R. Show more

Daina is a Senior Developer Relations Engineer at Anaconda, where she creates technical content and speaks at conferences to bridge divides between the people who build Python infrastructure and the developers who rely on it. With a background spanning data science, library science, and astrophysics she brings a uniquely interdisciplinary lens to open source community building and technical education, along with a belief that the best technical work happens at the intersection of disciplines.

Daina is a Senior Developer Relations Engineer at Anaconda, where she creates technical content and speaks at conferences to bridge divides between the people who build Python infrastructure and the developers who rely on it. With a background spanni... Show more

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years, worked in the Education Department at Cottbus Zoo. Since 2023, drone pilot and member of the EXPAND+ER project at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Currently project coordinator at IQ@BB.

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years... Show more

Lucas Potter has worked in BioCyberSecurity for the past 5 years. Previous efforts have resulted in 14 academic journal articles and 22 conference articles.

Lucas Potter has worked in BioCyberSecurity for the past 5 years. Previous efforts have resulted in 14 academic journal articles and 22 conference articles. Show more

Hamza Farooq is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of BioBox Analytics, where he leads the development of graph-powered AI systems designed to accelerate drug discovery. His work centers on applying knowledge graphs, GraphRAG, and agentic architectures to transform complex biomedical data into reliable, interpretable tools for scientific reasoning.

With a background in bioinformatics and production-scale AI systems, Hamza brings a practitioner’s perspective to building AI for biology—grounded in real data, real users, and real constraints. He regularly works with pharma and biotech teams to move graph-based AI beyond demos and into production, enabling scientists to explore evidence, connect concepts, and generate insights at scale.

Hamza Farooq is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of BioBox Analytics, where he leads the development of graph-powered AI systems designed to accelerate drug discovery. His work centers on applying knowledge graphs, GraphRAG, and agentic ar... Show more

Bruce R. Krawisz, M.D.
Born: 1952 in Chicago, Illinois
Undergraduate: Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, biology/chemistry, BA 1974.
Graduate: Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, medicine, MD, 1978.
Postdoctoral: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and Washington University in St. Louis, 1978 - 1984, Board Certifications in Anatomic Pathology (1982) and Molecular Genetic Pathology (2001).
Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Emeritus Researcher, 2017 – present
Prevention Genetics, Clinical Laboratory Director, 2006 – 2016
Marshfield Clinic, Pathologist, 1989 – 2016
University of Vermont School of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Pathology, 1984 - 1989

Bruce R. Krawisz, M.D. Born: 1952 in Chicago, Illinois Undergraduate: Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, biology/chemistry, BA 1974. Graduate: Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, medicine, MD, 1978. Postdoctoral: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine a... Show more

Piero Palacios
Biologist | Data Scientist | Bioinformatic Scientist

Hello! I’m Piero, a biologist from Peru with a strong foundation in biotechnology. My passion for data analysis and bioinformatics has led me to pursue specializations from Harvard University and MIT. In my free time, I enjoy creating reproducible and interactive reports using Quarto.

My bioinformatics expertise spans various domains, including RNA-Seq, Methyl-Seq, WGBS-Seq, Illumina Methylation Array, and multi-omics analyses. Additionally, I have extensive experience in machine learning (e.g., OLS, ridge and lasso regression, SVM, kernels, collaborative filtering, network analysis, high-dimensional reduction) and deep learning models (e.g., feed-forward neural networks, recurrent neural networks, convolutional neural networks, graph neural networks, transformers).

I'm excited to connect, share ideas, and explore innovative applications of Shiny at this conference!

Piero Palacios Biologist | Data Scientist | Bioinformatic Scientist Hello! I’m Piero, a biologist from Peru with a strong foundation in biotechnology. My passion for data analysis and bioinformatics has led me to pursue specializations from Harva... Show more

Me recibí el año pasado de la Licenciatura en Física en la Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Allí soy ayudante en materias de primer año de la carrera, y trato de transmitir la importancia de la programación para hacer investigación en física. Ahora estoy realizando un doctorado en Física en el Instituto de Física de Líquidos y Sistemas Biológicos.

Me recibí el año pasado de la Licenciatura en Física en la Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Allí soy ayudante en materias de primer año de la carrera, y trato de transmitir la importancia de la programación para hacer investigación en física. Ahora ... Show more

I am a molecular biologist/computational biologist who stumbled upon a data analyst role. I wear three hats at work: I teach data science, genomics and evolution to undergraduates; I study patterns of genetic variation in small mammals to learn about their evolution and demography; I analyse and report on students' educational outcomes and factors that contribute to differential attainment of various groups of students across the entire institution. I also like to cycle.

I am a molecular biologist/computational biologist who stumbled upon a data analyst role. I wear three hats at work: I teach data science, genomics and evolution to undergraduates; I study patterns of genetic variation in small mammals to learn about... Show more

Akshitha Gadde is a semiconductor and photonics R&D engineer with more than 10 years of experience spanning semiconductor fabrication, photonic devices, semiconductor lasers, optics, and reliability engineering. Her technical work focuses on the development and reliability of advanced semiconductor and photonic technologies, with particular interest in high-power laser devices, optical systems, and photonic technologies supporting next-generation computing and AI infrastructure.
Her experience bridges device-level engineering, fabrication, characterization, and reliability, giving her a multidisciplinary perspective on translating semiconductor and photonic innovations into robust, manufacturable technologies. She is also an inventor on patented semiconductor-laser technology and has contributed to technical work involving semiconductor laser design and reliability.
Her current technical interests include semiconductor laser reliability, silicon photonics, optical interconnects, photonic integration, and the reliability challenges associated with high-performance AI and data-center infrastructure.

Akshitha Gadde is a semiconductor and photonics R&D engineer with more than 10 years of experience spanning semiconductor fabrication, photonic devices, semiconductor lasers, optics, and reliability engineering. Her technical work focuses on the deve... Show more

Shovan Saha serves as Associate Director of Clinical Data Management at Daiichi Sankyo with over 18 years of comprehensive clinical trial experience spanning the complete lifecycle from study startup through database lock activities. Specializing in oncology for 14+ years, he has served as Lead Data Manager and Program Clinical Data Manager for five FDA-submitted and approved cancer treatments across breast cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, melanoma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and tuberous sclerosis complex. His expertise encompasses Phase I-IV studies with particular strength in Phase III pivotal trials that achieved regulatory approval. Shovan demonstrates technical proficiency across multiple Clinical Data Management Systems including Oracle Clinical, Oracle RDC, Inform, Rave, Clintrail, and PHOSCO, complemented by expertise in data visualization platforms such as Spotfire, ICRS, and J-Review.
With 12+ years successfully managing international CRO relationships, he currently leads multidisciplinary teams of 4-6 staff while providing strategic oversight for complex global initiatives including electronic SAE reporting system implementation and safety database integration. He previously held the Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM) designation from SCDM and earned his Master of Science in Biotechnology from Bangalore University. Currently, Shovan is advancing multiple antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) treatment projects across non-small cell lung, gastric, prostate, and breast cancers toward regulatory approval, maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the drug development process.

Shovan Saha serves as Associate Director of Clinical Data Management at Daiichi Sankyo with over 18 years of comprehensive clinical trial experience spanning the complete lifecycle from study startup through database lock activities. Specializing in ... Show more