Beri Shifaw
About Beri Shifaw
Beri Shifaw is a Lead Support Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in bioinformatics and biotechnology, with previous roles at BioReliance, Intel Corporation, and SeraCare Life Sciences.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Beri Shifaw currently serves as the Lead Support Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a position held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technical support and ensuring the efficient operation of systems related to bioinformatics and data analysis. He has also worked as a Senior Product Support Specialist at the same institution since 2019, contributing to the development and maintenance of bioinformatics tools and resources.
Previous Experience at BioReliance
Beri Shifaw has extensive experience at BioReliance, where he held multiple positions. He worked as an Associate Scientist I from 2011 to 2013 and advanced to Associate Scientist II from 2013 to 2015. During his tenure, he gained valuable skills in bioinformatics and genomics, including a role as a Bioinformatics Intern in Genomics from 2014 to 2015. His work focused on supporting scientific research and development in the life sciences sector.
Experience at Intel Corporation
From 2015 to 2017, Beri Shifaw worked at Intel Corporation as a Life Science Architect. In this role, he contributed to the integration of life sciences with technology, enhancing the capabilities of bioinformatics applications. His experience at Intel allowed him to bridge the gap between biological research and computational technology.
Educational Background
Beri Shifaw holds a Master’s Degree in Biotechnology - Bioinformatics from the University of Maryland University College. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science from the University of Maryland College Park. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both biological sciences and bioinformatics, enabling him to excel in his professional roles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Beri Shifaw possesses expertise in somatic variant calling, a critical area within bioinformatics. He is experienced in using BigQuery for database management and analysis, and he has skills in setting up high-performance computing (HPC) clusters. Additionally, he has developed WDL workflows for next-generation sequencing (NGS) data processing and utilizes Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for various cloud computing tasks.