Christopher Tomkins Tinch
About Christopher Tomkins Tinch
Christopher Tomkins Tinch is a Software Engineer currently working at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has a diverse background in academia and industry, including roles at Harvard University and as a founder of TakeItApart, LLC.
Current Position at Broad Institute
Christopher Tomkins Tinch is currently employed as a Software Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2023 and works in a hybrid capacity based in Burlington, Vermont. His role involves developing technological solutions that enhance productivity and understanding in the fields of viral genomics, epidemiology, and public health.
Previous Experience at Harvard University
Before his current role, Christopher worked at Harvard University as a Ph.D. Candidate from 2017 to 2023. During his six years in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he focused on Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, contributing to academic research and development in his field.
Founding Role at TakeItApart, LLC
Christopher founded TakeItApart, LLC, where he served as the Founder from 2013 to 2017. This venture was based in the Rochester, New York Area and focused on providing innovative solutions in technology.
Educational Background
Christopher holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University, achieved in 2023. He also earned a Master of Arts (MA) from Harvard University between 2017 and 2022. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Bioinformatics with a minor in Imaging Science at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Early Career and Internships
Christopher began his career with various internships and assistant roles. He worked as an Engineering Intern at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2008 to 2011 and at Sandia National Laboratories in 2011. He also served as a Student Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology in 2009, gaining valuable experience in academic and research environments.