Microbiologist · Scientist · Developer
At the intersection of microbiology, biopharmaceuticals, and software engineering. From stomach cancer research to HPLC analytics to digital pathology — bridging the bench and the terminal.
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A Discord bot that lets server members search for and explore films without leaving the chat. One slash command pulls live data from TMDB and renders up to four movie posters in an interactive collage embed — complete with clickable navigation buttons.
Built on discord.js with a modular command-and-event architecture, the bot handles missing artwork, empty results, and partial API responses gracefully so the experience stays clean for end users.
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A cross-platform real-time map for Chicago's CTA buses and 'L' trains. A cached Node/Express proxy polls the CTA Bus and Train Tracker APIs every 15 seconds, while an Expo app renders vehicle positions over official GTFS route geometries on Web, iOS, and Android.
Between poll cycles, Turf.js dead-reckoning interpolates each bus forward from its last known heading and speed so markers glide smoothly across the map instead of teleporting every update.
// professional experience
Investigated the role of H. pylori and the gastric microbiome in stomach cancer pathogenesis. Performed bacterial culture, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and microbiome sequencing analysis to characterise tumour-associated microbial communities.
Performed bioanalytical testing on drug candidates using HPLC and LC-MS/MS methods under GLP-compliant conditions. Executed method validation, sample preparation, and data analysis in support of pre-clinical and clinical pharmacokinetic studies.
Processed clinical tissue specimens for molecular and pathology workflows supporting precision medicine. Performed sectioning, H&E staining, immunohistochemistry, and quality review of slides destined for genomic sequencing and AI-driven diagnostics.
// about me
I'm a scientist and developer with hands-on experience across microbiology, bioanalytical chemistry, and histopathology — combined with a genuine passion for building software that makes laboratory and research workflows more efficient.
My career has taken me from characterising the gastric microbiome in stomach cancer specimens, to running GLP-compliant HPLC assays on drug candidates at PPD (now Thermo Fisher), to preparing and reviewing clinical tissue samples for AI-driven diagnostics at Tempus.
When I'm not at the bench or the keyboard, I'm exploring the intersection of life-science data and code — building tools, automating pipelines, and looking for the next interesting problem to solve.
// skills & tools
A hands-on toolkit built across microbiology research, GLP bioanalytical labs, digital pathology, and full-stack development. The focus is on roles where regulated science and software meet.
// projects
Characterized microbial community composition in stomach cancer biopsy specimens using 16S rRNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis to identify potential pathogenic signatures.
Developed and validated HPLC methods for quantifying drug metabolites in biological matrices under GLP conditions, supporting clinical pharmacokinetic data submissions.
Contributed to tissue processing and quality review workflows at Tempus, ensuring slide quality met thresholds for downstream genomic sequencing and AI-based pathology analysis.
Discord bot built with Node.js and discord.js that searches the TMDB API and returns interactive poster collage embeds with button-based navigation.
Cross-platform Expo app that maps live CTA buses and 'L' trains in real time, with Turf.js dead-reckoning interpolation and a cached Node/Express proxy in front of the CTA APIs.
Profiled CagA and VacA genotypes across clinical H. pylori isolates to correlate virulence factor expression with disease severity and tissue pathology findings.
Built Python scripts to automate sample tracking, data reformatting, and report generation from Empower chromatography outputs, reducing manual processing time.
// get in touch
Open to laboratory scientist roles, research collaborations, and opportunities where bench science meets software. Drop me a message — I try to respond within 48 hours.