Physical & Life Sciences

Scholars dedicating their careers to the study of living organisms and non-living systems

Marcelly Gomes

Marcelly Gomes

Antropóloga e pesquisadora do Pólen - Laboratório de Inovação em Gestão Pública da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Pólen-FIOCRUZ).
Mestranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Políticas Públicas em Direitos Humanos da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (PPDH/NEPP-DH/ UFRJ). Pesquisadora na área de Saúde Coletiva, atuando em diversos estudos sob perspectiva das Ciências Sociais, desenvolvendo pesquisas no campo da inovação, avaliação em saúde, atenção primária e saúde indígena.

Antropóloga e pesquisadora do Pólen - Laboratório de Inovação em Gestão Pública da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Pólen-FIOCRUZ). Mestranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Políticas Públicas em Direitos Humanos da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (PPD... Show more

Ashutosh Upadhyay

Ashutosh Upadhyay

I am passionate about contributing to a world without disease. I have more than 10 years of experience in IT, with a focus on AWS, ETL, databases, data warehousing, business intelligence, and data science.
I have implemented cost-saving, performance-enhancing, and security-compliant solutions for multiple projects. I enjoy working with open-source technologies, collaborating with central teams, and testing innovations.

I am passionate about contributing to a world without disease. I have more than 10 years of experience in IT, with a focus on AWS, ETL, databases, data warehousing, business intelligence, and data science. I have implemented cost-saving, performance... Show more

Jean Muller

Jean Muller

Jean Muller is a Senior Scientist in Statistical Programming at MSD, specializing in data analysis and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in the pharmaceutical industry. With over 5 years of experience, Jean has a strong background in Biostatistics (MSc) and applied mathematics (BSc). Jean is dedicated to mentoring and fostering a culture of growth and curiosity within his teams and his work focuses on developing standards and systematic structures to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Jean Muller is a Senior Scientist in Statistical Programming at MSD, specializing in data analysis and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in the pharmaceutical industry. With over 5 years of experience, Jean has a strong background in Biostatistics (... Show more

Alessandro Raffa

Alessandro Raffa

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Nikolaos Anesiadis

Nikolaos Anesiadis

Dr. Nik Anesiadis holds a PhD in engineering and is a seasoned data scientist at RBC. With extensive experience in leveraging data to drive strategic decisions, Nik has a deep expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling. Additionally, Nik is a dedicated lecturer of data science at the University of Toronto where he inspires and educates the next generation of data professionals. His dual role in industry and academia allows him to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application, contributing to both fields with innovative insights and practical solutions.

Dr. Nik Anesiadis holds a PhD in engineering and is a seasoned data scientist at RBC. With extensive experience in leveraging data to drive strategic decisions, Nik has a deep expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling. A... Show more

Federico Morán

Federico Morán

Empecé a programar a los 15 años pero no fue hasta el tercer año de la carrera de producción de cine, que me di cuenta que la aplicación que había estando desarrollando para administrar los recursos de los proyectos audiovisuales de la facultad tenía un real potencial de negocio si lo adaptaba a otras industrias.

Entonces decidí crear el primer sistema de gestión empresarial que sea compatible con todos los negocios, de todos los rubros y tamaños (no lo intenten en sus casas).

El desarrollo de WorkOS Cloud me llevó varios años y los desafíos que me propuso su naturaleza versátil me llevaron a detectar necesidades tecnológicas no solo del mercado, sino del mundo en sí.

Fue entonces que en paralelo comencé el desarrollo de un ecosistema de tecnologías que pretendo, tengan impacto tecnológico, productivo y social en el mundo.

Este ecosistema esta interrelacionado y comparte una visión interoperable y en especial desburocratizada del mundo que viene.

Uno de los desarrollos, por ejemplo, que consiste en una serie de protocolos para estandarizar, simplificar y facilitar la conexión de todas las operaciones financieras fue seleccionado y reconocido en el Programa de Innovación Financiera del BCRA.

En tanto a lo comercial, continué desarrollando aplicaciones satélite para abordar mercados específicos de manera efectiva aprovechando la infraestructura de WorkOS Cloud.

El continuo trabajo de investigación, análisis e implementación que requirió no solo el desarrollo técnico de WorkOS Cloud, las aplicaciones satélite, los trabajos privados y protocolos, sino también el desarrollo de esquemas organizacionales escalables y de marketing estratégico, me hizo adquirir una visión particular y muy panorámica de todo el proceso de creación y adaptación social de productos, servicios y tecnologías en todas sus instancias.

Actualmente estoy en busca de establecer los desarrollos comerciales en el mercado y crear mi marca personal para impulsar la comunidad de los proyectos abiertos interrelacionados.

Veo en Nerdearla una gran posibilidad de abrirme al mundo y presentar la experiencia que estuve reuniendo los últimos años.

Empecé a programar a los 15 años pero no fue hasta el tercer año de la carrera de producción de cine, que me di cuenta que la aplicación que había estando desarrollando para administrar los recursos de los proyectos audiovisuales de la facultad tenía... Show more

ThankGod Nkoro

ThankGod Nkoro

A Passion for Impact:
I'm a dedicated volunteer with a strong commitment to social good, environmental stewardship, and youth empowerment. Throughout my journey, I've actively participated in various initiatives that address critical issues and promote positive change.

Education and Global Citizenship:
My passion for education led me to join the STEM Ambassadors program in August 2023. There, I contribute to igniting enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and math in younger generations. This aligns with my experience as an International Mentor with the OCIIP since January 2022, where I guide and support aspiring innovators and creators.

In August 2023, I participated as a Delegate at the Nexus Model United Nations, gaining valuable experience in diplomacy and global cooperation. Previously, in October 2020, I took part in the Youth International Summit Model UN, further solidifying my interest in international affairs.

Environmental Advocacy and Action:
Combating climate change is a crucial concern for me. Since November 2021, I've served as a Climate Action Project Educator with Take Action Global, actively raising awareness and inspiring others to take action. Additionally, I volunteered with the Environment and Safety Volunteer Corps from August 2020 to August 2022, contributing to environmental protection and safety initiatives.

Promoting Goodwill and Social Change:
Currently, I hold the prestigious position of Ambassador with the Global Goodwill Ambassadors Foundation (GGAF) since March 2024. This role allows me to champion social causes and advocate for a more just and equitable world.

My Commitment Continues:
My volunteer experiences have instilled in me a lifelong dedication to making a difference. I'm eager to leverage my skills and knowledge to continue contributing to positive social and environmental change.

A Passion for Impact: I'm a dedicated volunteer with a strong commitment to social good, environmental stewardship, and youth empowerment. Throughout my journey, I've actively participated in various initiatives that address critical issues and prom... Show more

Shashank Shekhar

Shashank Shekhar

Shashank Shekhar is a machine learning engineer and researcher. He is the co-founder of Dice Health, a startup dedicated to developing automation tools for healthcare providers, aimed at accelerating the delivery of care. Dice Health is currently a part of the Next AI 2024 incubator cohort.

Prior to founding Dice Health, Shashank worked at Meta AI Research pursuing research on scaling laws, self-supervised computer vision, and foundation models. Before that, he was at the Vector Institute doing research on explainable AI, visual reasoning, and dynamic neural networks. His first foray into machine learning happened at the Indian Institute Of Science’s Data Science department, where he worked on projects involving visual question answering, entity re-identification, and object detection.

Shashank holds a master’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Guelph and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad. His extensive ML experience also includes collaborations with NEXT-AI Toronto, Layer6 AI Toronto, Shell R&D Center Bangalore, HyperWorks Imaging Bangalore, and Samsung Research Institute Delhi.

Shashank, alongside his collaborators from Meta AI, Stanford and Tübingen University, was a recipient of the Best Paper Award at NeurIPS 2022 - the premier machine learning research conference. He was also a Vector Institute Scholar in AI in 2019, awarded to exceptional graduate student in Ontario in the field of AI.

Shashank Shekhar is a machine learning engineer and researcher. He is the co-founder of Dice Health, a startup dedicated to developing automation tools for healthcare providers, aimed at accelerating the delivery of care. Dice Health is currently a p... Show more

Zion Oluwasegun

Zion Oluwasegun

Zion is a skilled data analyst and storyteller, as well as a machine learning enthusiast, dedicated to solving health-related problems through technology. He has contributed to the field as a co-author of a published research paper on using computational biology to study cancer. As at the time of writing, he volunteers as a data analyst at Digital Health Africa, enhancing operational efficiency and using data visualizations to educate and inform the public about digital health.

Zion is a skilled data analyst and storyteller, as well as a machine learning enthusiast, dedicated to solving health-related problems through technology. He has contributed to the field as a co-author of a published research paper on using computati... Show more

Harald König

Harald König

I studied physics and started with Linux (kernel 0.98.4) in 1992 (UNIX since 1987), XFree86 (S3 cards) since 1993, using and working on (La)TeX since 1987 and co-founded the german TeX users group DANTE e.V. I've given talks on several german FOSS/Linux conferences, and some project specific meetings (OpenMoko, smart meters, OpenStreetMap, TeX) for many years. Today I'm working for Bosch Sensortec GmbH, writing device drivers (uC and Android/Linux) and CI infrastructure and testing/support code

I studied physics and started with Linux (kernel 0.98.4) in 1992 (UNIX since 1987), XFree86 (S3 cards) since 1993, using and working on (La)TeX since 1987 and co-founded the german TeX users group DANTE e.V. I've given talks on several german FOSS/Li... Show more

Stig Magne Henriksen

Stig Magne Henriksen

Stig Magne Henriksen is an experienced Senior Data Engineer currently working at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration. In his current role, he is responsible for implementing data flows, modeling data, and interacting with the business. He also serves as a subject matter expert(SME) for dbt. His team primarily delivers statistics on sick leave throughout Norway, as well as some operational data.

Prior to this, Stig held several leadership roles in technology companies such as Asure AS, QlikTech Norway, Oracle Norway AS, Siebel Systems As, and Computer Associates. He has specialized in advanced analytics, such as machine learning and Big Data, and was a key figure in establishing Qlik in Norway.

Stig holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from BI and ESCP, ranked as the 5th best in the world, as well as an engineering degree in software development. He has also completed courses in Machine Learning from Stanford University and “Tackling the challenge of Big Data” from MIT.

Stig is known for his ability to coordinate and drive innovation. He has been a “torchbearer” for adopting new technology and methods, and has been a significant contributor to several successful projects. For example, the DNV Concert project, where he worked as a Technical Account Manager and advisor, was awarded the “CRM Excellence Award” by Gartner in 2010.

In his spare time, Stig Magne enjoys outdoor activities such as fly fishing in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Stig Magne Henriksen is an experienced Senior Data Engineer currently working at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration. In his current role, he is responsible for implementing data flows, modeling data, and interacting with the business. He... Show more

Jamiella Nash

Jamiella Nash

International Biologist and Clinical Esthetic Educator bring her proven track record of increasing revenue. As an Director of Esthetics I tutor students for state board and provide mentorships to guarantee success in the beauty industry.

International Biologist and Clinical Esthetic Educator bring her proven track record of increasing revenue. As an Director of Esthetics I tutor students for state board and provide mentorships to guarantee success in the beauty industry. Show more

Tom Freedman

Tom Freedman

Tom began working with Microsoft data platforms over 20 years ago and has developed data pipelines on almost every version of SQL Server since 2000. He earned his MCSE for SQL Server 2014/2016 and has recently been experimenting with Azure Synapse and Microsoft Fabric.
Outside of data, Tom enjoys indie rock, tabletop games, barbecue, and traveling with his family.

Tom began working with Microsoft data platforms over 20 years ago and has developed data pipelines on almost every version of SQL Server since 2000. He earned his MCSE for SQL Server 2014/2016 and has recently been experimenting with Azure Synapse a... Show more

Tae-Geun Kim

Tae-Geun Kim

- Bachelor's degree from the Department of Astronomy, Yonsei University, South Korea (2017)
- Currently pursuing an integrated Master's and Ph.D. program in the Department of Physics, Yonsei University, South Korea

- Rust experience: 2018 - present

- Notable Rust projects:
- Peroxide: A Rust numerical library (Downloads: 119,317, Github stars: 437)
- Puruspe: A Rust special function library (Downloads: 152,938, Github stars: 9)
- Various other crates related to statistics, machine learning, CLI, and more

- Research interests:
- Astroparticle physics and particle phenomenology
- Machine learning and quantum computing
- Scientific computing

Throughout my academic career, I have been actively utilizing Rust to my research projects, leveraging its performance, safety, and ecosystem to tackle complex problems in astroparticle physics and beyond.

- Bachelor's degree from the Department of Astronomy, Yonsei University, South Korea (2017) - Currently pursuing an integrated Master's and Ph.D. program in the Department of Physics, Yonsei University, South Korea - Rust experience: 2018 - prese... Show more

Ankit Pal

Ankit Pal

Ankit(Aaditya Ura) is a Senior Research Engineer specializing in NLP, deep learning, and machine learning. His research aims to develop machine learning methods in healthcare.

He currently works at Saama, conducting research to accelerate clinical trials and reduce drug development timelines. His research interests involve representation learning on graphs, federated learning, explainable AI, and generative language models for healthcare applications. More on Ankit at his website aadityaura.github.io

Ankit(Aaditya Ura) is a Senior Research Engineer specializing in NLP, deep learning, and machine learning. His research aims to develop machine learning methods in healthcare. He currently works at Saama, conducting research to accelerate clinica... Show more

Mick Semb Wever

Mick Semb Wever

Principal Architect at DataStax, engineering and product on Cassandra and Open Source.

Beyond technology, crazy about snowboarding, rock climbing, trail running, skiing, surfing, and just anything awesome in nature.

Principal Architect at DataStax, engineering and product on Cassandra and Open Source. Beyond technology, crazy about snowboarding, rock climbing, trail running, skiing, surfing, and just anything awesome in nature. Show more

Nat Girish

Nat Girish

Nat Girish has been an Agile Practitioner since 2010, and has worked with some of the best Agile Coaches, to transform teams that build Products and Services for Ford's Order Fulfilment domain. He is an avid adopter of an Experimentation Mindset to deliver business value.

Nat Girish has been an Agile Practitioner since 2010, and has worked with some of the best Agile Coaches, to transform teams that build Products and Services for Ford's Order Fulfilment domain. He is an avid adopter of an Experimentation Mindset to d... Show more

Andrew GottWorth

Andrew GottWorth

Andrew is a Coordinator and teacher at CODE University of Applied Sciences and Specialist for Mental Health and Wellbeing for the DEI Council. He is also an OCD Advocate for the International OCD Foundation, trainer and volunteer coordinator for Pfeffersport e.V. and Board Member for Outside the Box Therapy. He has over a decade of experience in teaching, training, and teambuilding.

Andrew is a Coordinator and teacher at CODE University of Applied Sciences and Specialist for Mental Health and Wellbeing for the DEI Council. He is also an OCD Advocate for the International OCD Foundation, trainer and volunteer coordinator for Pfef... Show more

Shane Olsen

Shane Olsen

Shane Olsen is an experienced relationship manager in the wireless technology space. He is dedicated to providing superior customer service to numerous Public Safety agencies across Minnesota.

As a Senior Solutions Consultant, Shane draws on his years of wireless experience to solve first responders' communications issues. He moved from consumer wireless and launched the only dedicated Public Safety Network at FirstNet, built with AT&T in 2018. He can often be found in the field deploying wireless technology for city, county, state and federal agencies.

Shane's wireless portfolio includes smartphones, routers, IoT, encryption, in-building design, satellite resources, network design, situational awareness apps, Land Mobile Radio - Cellular Push to Talk interoperability, fleet management, and emergency cellular/satellite deployments.

A proven and reliable track record with numerous state agencies, Shane is relied upon to deliver exceptional response time for both emergent and non-emergent requests. He has been called upon to support wildfires, COVID-19, unrest across the Twin Cities, fiber cuts, sporting events, state of Minnesota communication exercises, PSAPs, and Presidential visits.

Shane Olsen is an experienced relationship manager in the wireless technology space. He is dedicated to providing superior customer service to numerous Public Safety agencies across Minnesota. As a Senior Solutions Consultant, Shane draws on his ... Show more

Taylor L Miller, CISM

Taylor L Miller, CISM

Taylor L Miller, CISM, is a seasoned Data Security Program Manager for ADP's National Accounts Services (NAS) division. With a focus on governance, risk, and compliance, Taylor leads NAS defense-in-depth strategy: advancing the NAS security governance program, spearheading process improvements, driving fraud and incident reduction efforts, and managing multiple security projects across the business. She designs and evolves executive leadership dashboards and creates security awareness programs and learning content to elevate the adoption of security industry best practices. She also leads NAS business security transformation programs and the incident management team. Recognized for exceptional contributions, Taylor was awarded the NAS FY24 Impact Associate Award for her outstanding leadership and achievements in data security.

Taylor L Miller, CISM, is a seasoned Data Security Program Manager for ADP's National Accounts Services (NAS) division. With a focus on governance, risk, and compliance, Taylor leads NAS defense-in-depth strategy: advancing the NAS security governanc... Show more

Sarita Padmini

Sarita Padmini

Sarita Padmini is an accomplished leader in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy with extensive experience in various sectors. Having amassed a wealth of experience in esteemed organizations like PWC, IBM, HCL, she has cultivated a robust background, honed their expertise, and acquired comprehensive industry knowledge. Currently, Sarita Padmini holds the position of Director - Cyber Security and Data Privacy under the Technology consulting unit of Protiviti India Member Private Limited and an active Board Member at WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity India Affiliate. She is responsible for leading cybersecurity & data privacy projects for her clients and analysing the evolving security and privacy challenges and developing innovative solutions for her clients.

In past, Sarita has contributed to large scale national projects such as secure implementation of Ayushman Bharat Health Account Number (Unique Health ID of India), Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Invest India, India’s National ID project - Aadhaar and other digital innovation. She has curated long term strategic partnerships for her organizations with key cross-sectoral national and international institutions such as Data Security Council of India(DSCI), Cert-In, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), ISACA. She has spearheaded multiple initiatives to support Women-in-Tech at her organization, promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the field of technology. She holds several professional certifications and has achieved notable accomplishments in her career.

Overall, with immense pride as a working mother, Sarita Padmini exemplifies a highly skilled cybersecurity professional dedicated to analysing security challenges and delivering effective solutions to her clients. Her extensive experience, leadership acumen, and cross- sector expertise position

Sarita Padmini is an accomplished leader in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy with extensive experience in various sectors. Having amassed a wealth of experience in esteemed organizations like PWC, IBM, HCL, she has cultivated a robust background, honed... Show more

Konrad Krämer

Konrad Krämer

I'm Konrad Krämer, a Ph.D. where my research focused on developing numerical software using R and C++. Currently, I work as a postdoc specializing in lab automation and web development. I'm excited to contribute to the evolving landscape of biology, computation, and automation.

I'm Konrad Krämer, a Ph.D. where my research focused on developing numerical software using R and C++. Currently, I work as a postdoc specializing in lab automation and web development. I'm excited to contribute to the evolving landscape of biology, ... Show more

Katie Willoughby

Katie Willoughby

Head of Data Analytics at Open Data Belfast. Data Analyst with experience interpreting and analysing data to aid and influence business decision-making and development. Experienced Analytics Team Lead and line manager.

Experienced working in precision medicine helping big pharma to utilise patient data to progress their drug or companion diagnostic for the goal of better testing and better treatment in oncology and other disease indications.

Experienced working in government bodies within the public sector to support policy planning, development, evaluation and review that facilitates decision making, supports fundamental organisational change and drives performance improvement. Thorough understanding of the research funding landscape.

I have an ILM Level 7 Leadership and Management, Master of Science, Cancer Sciences (with Merit) from the University of Glasgow and a Bachelor of Science Joint Degree, Biology and Mathematics (with Honours) from the University of Stirling.

Head of Data Analytics at Open Data Belfast. Data Analyst with experience interpreting and analysing data to aid and influence business decision-making and development. Experienced Analytics Team Lead and line manager. Experienced working in preci... Show more

Olga Ulanova

Olga Ulanova

Project manager in R&D and raw material processing (Dr.-Ing.)
• 15 years of expertise as a project manager in research and development as well as in international environmental protection, critical metal recovery, landfill, contaminated sites and the circular economy
• 13 years of experience in teaching (Ass.Professor) in the fields of raw material processing, environmental process engineering and waste management, including in the international university environment

2018-2023 - DHZ AG/Stefan Eberhard AG, Oberglatt (Schweiz)
Project manager | Research and Development

Project manager in R&D and raw material processing (Dr.-Ing.) • 15 years of expertise as a project manager in research and development as well as in international environmental protection, critical metal recovery, landfill, contaminated sites and th... Show more

Stefan Gajic

Stefan Gajic

I have finished Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in 2017. From 2018 I have worked in a corporate world as a software developer and I have seen first hand what obstacles people who are physically inactive have. Now I am focused on fitness for people with sedentary lifestyle and senior citizens.

I have finished Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in 2017. From 2018 I have worked in a corporate world as a software developer and I have seen first hand what obstacles people who are physically inactive have. Now I am focused on fitness for p... Show more

Steven Wright

Steven Wright

Steve has over eighteen years of tenure with SentryOne/SolarWinds in roles with Solutions Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Advanced Analytics. He has over twenty years of experience working with the Microsoft Data Platform with multiple certifications including,
Microsoft Professional Program, Data Science Certification and Azure Certified Data Engineer Associate.

Steve has over eighteen years of tenure with SentryOne/SolarWinds in roles with Solutions Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Advanced Analytics. He has over twenty years of experience working with the Microsoft Data Platform with... Show more

Aditya Nanda

Aditya Nanda

Aditya is currently Research Assistant Professor at Biomedical engineering department at Vanderbilt university. He has authored 7 peer-reviewed journal articles and many conference proceedings. He obtained his PhD from University at Buffalo in Mechanical Engineering and his Bachelors and Masters degrees from IIT Kharagpur (India). Outside of work, he likes to play soccer (centennial park), bike around nashville and read books on popular science, neuroscience and ancient indian history.

Aditya is currently Research Assistant Professor at Biomedical engineering department at Vanderbilt university. He has authored 7 peer-reviewed journal articles and many conference proceedings. He obtained his PhD from University at Buffalo in Mechan... Show more

Muhammad Khalil

Muhammad Khalil

A wise person once said, "Work should be something you love to do, even when you don't have to".

I'm a software engineer with a passion for making people laugh. I believe that work should be enjoyable, and I'm always looking for new and innovative ways to solve problems, implementing system design principles.

Oh yes, am full-snack! 🍔 yummy yeah!

I don't know what else to tell, I swear all that is true! May be!

A wise person once said, "Work should be something you love to do, even when you don't have to". I'm a software engineer with a passion for making people laugh. I believe that work should be enjoyable, and I'm always looking for new and innovative... Show more

Nathalia Cano

Nathalia Cano

Conducting research concerning plastics and circular economy, sustainability of the healthcare sector
in the U.S., Life Cycle Assessment, Data Science.

Conducting research concerning plastics and circular economy, sustainability of the healthcare sector in the U.S., Life Cycle Assessment, Data Science. Show more

Micrette Tohoungnan

Micrette Tohoungnan

Developer & UX/UI Designer

Developer & UX/UI Designer Show more

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