Michael Gatzen
About Michael Gatzen
Michael Gatzen is an Associate Computational Biologist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and has prior experience in software engineering and research roles in Germany.
Work at Broad Institute
Michael Gatzen has been serving as an Associate Computational Biologist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2020. His role involves applying computational biology techniques to support various research initiatives. Prior to this position, he worked at the Broad Institute as a Visiting Scholar in Software Engineering for five months in 2019. His experience at Broad Institute highlights his involvement in cutting-edge research and collaboration with leading scientists in the field.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining the Broad Institute, Michael Gatzen worked as a Software Engineering Consultant at Draheim Ingenieure from 2015 to 2017 in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In this role, he contributed to software development projects, applying his technical skills to solve engineering challenges. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at the E.ON Energy Research Center for five months in 2014, where he supported research activities in energy technologies.
Educational Background
Michael Gatzen studied at RWTH Aachen University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from 2012 to 2015. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he participated in exchange studies at The University of British Columbia in 2017, focusing on Computer Engineering for 11 months.
Research and Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Michael Gatzen has engaged in various research and development activities. His role as a Research Assistant at the E.ON Energy Research Center involved contributing to projects aimed at advancing energy technologies. His subsequent positions at Draheim Ingenieure and the Broad Institute further demonstrate his commitment to leveraging computational biology and software engineering to support innovative research.