Kevin Biskar
About Kevin Biskar
Kevin Biskar is a Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in biology and software development. He has worked at Evisort since 2021 and previously held positions at FactSet and San Francisco State University.
Work at Evisort
Kevin Biskar has been employed at Evisort since 2021, where he holds the position of Staff Software Engineer. In this role, he is responsible for developing software solutions that enhance the company's offerings. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Software Engineer at Evisort starting in 2019. His work involves leveraging his extensive programming knowledge and experience in bioinformatics to contribute to the company's technological advancements.
Previous Experience at FactSet
Before joining Evisort, Kevin Biskar worked at FactSet as a Senior Software Engineer from 2013 to 2018. During his five years at the company, he was based in San Francisco, California. His role involved developing software solutions and collaborating with teams to improve product functionality and performance.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Biskar earned a Master of Science (MS) in Ecology and Systematic Biology from San Francisco State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, completed in 2008. His academic background in biology, combined with his software engineering skills, allows him to develop bioinformatics tools using programming languages such as Perl, Python, and C/C++.
Background in Bioinformatics and Software Development
Kevin Biskar has extensive experience in bioinformatics, utilizing tools such as Qiime, BLAST, Mothur, Bowtie, Trans-ABySS, IMG-JGI, and MEGAN. He has also worked as a Bioinformatics Contractor and Laboratory Technician at San Francisco State University, where he applied his skills in various projects. His proficiency in web development technologies, including Javascript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS, complements his software development capabilities.
Teaching and Medical Experience
In addition to his technical skills, Kevin Biskar has a background in teaching and medicine. He served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at San Francisco State University from 2012 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Emergency Medical Technician at Royal Ambulance for six months in 2008. This diverse experience enhances his understanding of the biological sciences and software engineering.