Keenan Berry
About Keenan Berry
Keenan Berry is a Senior Software Engineer at Benson Hill, specializing in software solutions for plant and field studies. He holds a PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology from UC Santa Barbara and has a diverse background in software development and bioinformatics.
Work at Benson
Keenan Berry has been employed at Benson Hill as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on designing cloud data solutions that utilize Terraform and AWS. These solutions support data science teams in making informed breeding decisions. His work involves the integration of advanced software engineering practices to enhance the efficiency of agricultural research.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Benson Hill, Keenan Berry worked as a Software Engineering Consultant at Daugherty Business Solutions from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to various software development projects in the Greater St. Louis Area. His experience also includes roles as a Web Content Developer and Academic Tutor at PREPWORKS, where he worked from 2013 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Keenan Berry holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology from UC Santa Barbara, which he completed in 2018. He also earned a Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from Saint Louis University in 2019. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor's degree in Marine Science/Biology from the University of Miami, achieved in 2016.
Internship Experience
Keenan Berry has gained valuable experience through various internships. He served as an Oncology Intern at Kantar Health in 2019 for three months, where he contributed to healthcare-related projects in the Greater St. Louis Area. Additionally, he worked as a Bioinformatics Intern at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in 2018 for four months, focusing on data analysis and bioinformatics.
Technical Skills and Tools
Keenan Berry utilizes Next.js and FastAPI to develop software solutions for tracking and recording plant and field studies. He is proficient in managing and analyzing research data using Postgres and Neo4j databases. His technical expertise extends to cloud computing, where he designs solutions that enhance data accessibility and usability for research teams.