Experience

 

Linus Bio - Data Science Director (Contract)

linusbio.com

Biotech startup providing ASD diagnoses from hair exposome. (2025 - Present)

• Mass spectrometry data pipeline, QC, and spectra visualizations.

• Exposome data analysis and predictive modeling support. Dimensionality reduction topological visualizations.

 

Elephas - Principle Data Scientist

elephas.com

Biotechnology and predictive oncology startup. (2021 - 2024)

• Developed and deployed ML/AI solutions for diverse biological data: flow cytometry (dimensionality reduction, interactive visualization), transcriptomics (QC, anomaly detection, normalization), multiphoton microscopy & fluorescence lifetime imaging (deep learning pipelines, spatial analysis for tumor niche characterization).

• Pioneered graph neural network (GNN) approaches for spatial analysis of the tumor niche, identifying novel targets and pathways.

• Led startup phase data science team, established data strategy processes, and built full-stack solutions connecting ML models with researcher-facing applications.

 

Emory University - Imaging Core Specialist / Director

ici.emory.edu

Integrated Cellular Imaging core facility providing experimental design, imaging, analyses and visualizations for all campus departments. (2013 - 2021)

• Researched and implemented cutting-edge deep learning techniques (Noise2Void, Cellpose, StarDist) for biological image analysis 

• Engineered AWS-based cloud solutions for research data management and processing 

• Developed custom 3D/4D visualization tools and plugins for scientific imaging applications 

• Built open-source light sheet microscopy system with 3D multiview registration algorithms 

• Led strategic adoption of emerging AI technologies across research teams 

• Secured $1.4M in grants through collaborative research proposals

• Hosted presentations, image competitions, mini-conferences, and educational workshops (ici.emory.edu/news)