Heather Omerigic
About Heather Omerigic
Heather Omerigic is a Scientist II in Data Science at Apeel, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in biology and data analysis, with previous roles at Colorado State University and the USDA.
Work at Apeel
Heather Omerigic currently serves as Scientist II in Data Science at Apeel, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she contributes to multidisciplinary teams and supports scrum implementation. Prior to her current position, she worked at Apeel as Scientist I in Product Development from 2020 to 2022 and as Associate Scientist in Product Development for 10 months in 2020. Her work at Apeel focuses on processing and analyzing structured and unstructured data types, as well as developing software solutions for large-scale data collection and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Heather Omerigic holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences from Colorado State University, which she completed from 2014 to 2018. She also earned an Associate of Arts degree from Colorado Mountain College between 2012 and 2014. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in data science, particularly in processing and analyzing various data types. Additionally, she is skilled in organizing project meetings and defining project deadlines within a multidisciplinary team.
Background
Before joining Apeel, Heather Omerigic worked at Colorado State University as a Research Associate from 2018 to 2020. During her time there, she also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2016 to 2018. Her experience includes a role as a Biological Science Technician at the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service from 2017 to 2018. This diverse background in research and science has contributed to her current role in data science.
Achievements
Heather Omerigic has made significant contributions in her roles, particularly in developing deployable software solutions for data collection and analysis. Her involvement in scrum implementation and her ability to work within multidisciplinary teams highlight her project management skills. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong capability in processing and analyzing data, which is essential for her current position at Apeel.