Calvin B.
About Calvin B.
Calvin B. is a Software Engineer currently working at DNAnexus in Mountain View, California, where he optimizes genomic data consumption and aggregation. He has a background in software engineering and research, with previous roles at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Telenav, and the University of Maryland.
Work at DNAnexus
Calvin B. has been employed at DNAnexus as a Software Engineer since 2017. In this role, he focuses on optimizing the consumption and aggregation of genomic data. He has developed visualization capabilities that facilitate customer-driven exploration of large-scale genomic datasets. His work contributes to enhancing the efficiency and usability of genomic data for various applications.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Calvin B. worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Telenav in 2015 for two months. He also served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and Undergraduate Researcher at the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2016. His experience in these roles provided him with foundational skills in software development and research within academic settings.
Education and Expertise
Calvin B. earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He later pursued a Master of Science (MS) at the University of Maryland from 2019 to 2021. During his graduate studies, he also worked as a Graduate Student Assistant, gaining additional experience in software development and research methodologies.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his current role at DNAnexus, Calvin B. handles the CI/CD process utilizing tools such as Docker, Drone, uwsgi, and nginx. This expertise ensures smooth and automated deployments, which are critical for maintaining the integrity and performance of software applications in the genomic data space. His contributions are essential for the operational efficiency of the development team.