Robert Bussell
About Robert Bussell
Robert Bussell is a Senior Image Scientist at Cortechs.ai, where he has worked since 2022. He has over 10 years of experience in medical imaging and has held various roles in data science and bioinformatics across several organizations.
Current Role at Cortechs.ai
Robert Bussell serves as a Senior Image Scientist at Cortechs.ai, a position he has held since 2022. Located in La Jolla, he focuses on advancing image analysis techniques within the organization. His role involves leveraging his extensive background in medical imaging and data engineering to contribute to the development of innovative solutions in the field.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Before joining Cortechs.ai, Robert Bussell worked at several notable organizations. He was a Senior Data Scientist at GNF for five months in 2019, focusing on High Content Imaging. He also held the position of Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at Element Biosciences for five months in 2020. Additionally, he served as the Director of Data Science at PhenoVista Biosciences from 2020 to 2022, where he applied his expertise in data analysis and imaging.
Educational Background
Robert Bussell completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry at Cornell University from 2000 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Carnegie Mellon University, which he earned from 1992 to 1996. Furthermore, he obtained a Master's degree in Physics from The University of Texas at Austin, contributing to his strong foundation in both the physical and biological sciences.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Robert possesses a range of technical skills, particularly in data engineering and medical imaging. He specializes in creating clean, readable, and reusable code, emphasizing unit tests and reproducible analyses. His expertise extends to building and evaluating deep learning models for large-scale 3D image datasets. Additionally, he is proficient in cloud processing using AWS and Linux systems, enhancing his capabilities in data management and analysis.
Professional Experience in Engineering
Robert has a solid background in engineering, having worked as an Associate Development Engineer at the University of California San Diego from 2011 to 2016. This five-year tenure in the Greater San Diego Area allowed him to develop skills in classical image and multivariate data analysis, further enriching his professional portfolio in the field of medical imaging.