Nicholas Tschohl
About Nicholas Tschohl
Nicholas Tschohl is a Senior Technologist currently employed at Black Cape, with a strong background in computer science and biotechnology. He has held various positions in technology and bioinformatics, including roles at Radiant Solutions, Maxar Technologies, and Lockheed Martin.
Current Role at Black Cape
Nicholas Tschohl has been serving as a Senior Technologist at Black Cape since 2020. In this role, he applies his extensive technical expertise to develop and implement innovative solutions. His work focuses on leveraging advanced technologies to meet the needs of clients in Virginia, United States.
Previous Experience at Radiant Solutions
Before joining Black Cape, Nicholas worked as a Technologist at Radiant Solutions from 2015 to 2019. During his four years in this role, he contributed to various projects that required a strong understanding of technology and problem-solving skills. His experience at Radiant Solutions helped him build a solid foundation for his current position.
Educational Background
Nicholas Tschohl earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Old Dominion University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining two Master's degrees from The Johns Hopkins University: one in Biotechnology from 2012 to 2015 and another in Computer Science with a Concentration in Bioinformatics from 2009 to 2011. This diverse educational background supports his work in technology and bioinformatics.
Certifications and Clearances
Nicholas holds several professional certifications, including Security+ and AWS Solutions Architect Associate. He also possesses a TS/SCI clearance with a background polygraph, which enables him to work on sensitive projects requiring a high level of trust and security.
Technical Skills and Experience
Nicholas has hands-on experience in developing REST and Thrift web services. He is skilled in various technologies, including Java, Angular, Docker/Kubernetes, Gitlab-CI, Jenkins, nginx, and SALT. His technical proficiency extends to laboratory procedures, where he has experience with RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and cloning aimed at isolating unknown plant viruses.