Spencer Thompson
About Spencer Thompson
Spencer Thompson is a Senior Software Engineer and Manager at DNAnexus, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in data science and computer vision, with previous roles at Joy the App and Cogniac Corporation.
Work at DNAnexus
Spencer Thompson currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer and Manager at DNAnexus, having joined the company in 2022. He has accumulated two years of experience in this role, contributing to the development of software solutions in the field of genomics and data analysis. Prior to his current managerial position, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer at DNAnexus from 2021 to 2022 for one year.
Previous Experience at Joy the App
Spencer Thompson worked at Joy the App in two capacities. He served as a Data Science Intern for three months in 2017, where he gained foundational experience in data science. Following this role, he continued with the company as a part-time Data Scientist for nine months from 2017 to 2018, based in San Francisco, CA.
Education and Expertise
Spencer Thompson earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Statistics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both software engineering and statistical analysis, equipping him with the skills necessary for his roles in the tech industry.
Research Experience at UC Santa Cruz
During his time at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Spencer Thompson worked as an Undergraduate Researcher in the Jack Baskin School of Engineering. He was involved in the Computer Communications Research Group from 2017 to 2018 for ten months, where he contributed to research projects that likely focused on advancements in computer communications.
Experience at Cogniac Corporation
Spencer Thompson's experience at Cogniac Corporation spans several roles. He began as a Computer Vision Research Intern for three months in 2018, where he focused on computer vision technologies. Following this internship, he worked as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021 for three years, contributing to software development projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.