Laura Portell Silva
About Laura Portell Silva
Laura Portell Silva is a Research Engineer at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in biotechnology and data science, with experience in various research and consulting roles across multiple countries.
Work at Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Laura Portell Silva has been employed as a Research Engineer at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center since 2020. In her role, she provides comprehensive training in data management for both internal staff and external stakeholders. She manages the center's participation in several significant European projects, including ELIXIR Converge, HealthyCloud, BY-COVID, GDI, FAIRplus, deCYPher, ELIXIR STEERS, and EOSC EVERSE. Additionally, she is involved in the editorial boards for the Research Data Management kit (RDMkit) and the FAIRcookbook.
Education and Expertise
Laura Portell Silva holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education at DTU - Technical University of Denmark, earning a Master of Science in Engineering in Biotechnology from 2015 to 2017. In 2020, she completed a Master in Data Science at Nuclio Digital School. Her academic background supports her expertise in data management and biotechnology.
Background
Laura Portell Silva has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various research and consultancy positions. She worked as a Research Assistant at the Biotech Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC) at the University of Copenhagen in 2016. She also completed a research internship at DTU - Technical University of Denmark. Prior to her current role, she served as a Biotechnologist at Bioo in Barcelona and held positions as a Data Migration Consultant and Data Governance Consultant at Syniti.
Achievements
Laura Portell Silva has contributed to several European projects as a member of the writing team, including ELIXIR STEERS and EOSC EVERSE. She participated in the ELEAD program, which focuses on leadership and diversity mentoring for women in middle management. Her involvement in these initiatives highlights her commitment to advancing research and promoting diversity in the field.