Yahya Wada
About Yahya Wada
Yahya Wada is a Scientific Program Analyst with expertise in quality assurance and application development. He has a diverse background in biology and biotechnology, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and Precision For Medicine.
Work at Axle Informatics
Yahya Wada currently serves as a Scientific Program Analyst at Axle Informatics, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he assists in quality assurance and quality control of code for application development. He collaborates with the Internal DevOps team, applying his knowledge of programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and R. His responsibilities include interacting with clients to gather project requirements and preparing functional and technical specifications, particularly for High Throughput Screening projects.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Yahya Wada held several positions in the scientific field. He worked as a Biomarker Data Scientist at Precision For Medicine from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Senior Research Associate at MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC from 2019 to 2021. His earlier roles include Biologist II at the National Institutes of Health from 2017 to 2019, Associate Scientist in Cytogenetics/Toxicology at BioReliance from 2015 to 2016, and a Laboratory Research Technician at Priority One Services in 2015. He began his career as an Animal Caretaker at the National Institutes of Health from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Yahya Wada earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from Morgan State University, studying there from 2006 to 2012. He later pursued a Master of Science in Biotechnology with a focus on Regulatory Affairs at the University of Maryland University College, completing his studies from 2015 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in scientific program analysis and application development.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his current role, Yahya Wada participates in full stack development, working closely with both back-end and front-end developers to create High Throughput Screening web applications. His technical skills include proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and R, which he applies to enhance application functionality. He serves as a liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring that project scopes and requirements are met while resolving any bottlenecks that may arise during the development process.
Research and Development Background
Yahya Wada has a diverse background in research and development. He worked as a Research Assistant at Morgan State University from 2008 to 2010, where he gained valuable experience in scientific research methodologies. His roles at various organizations have equipped him with expertise in quality assurance, data analysis, and client interaction, contributing to his effectiveness in his current position.