Peter Shu
About Peter Shu
Peter Shu is an IT R&D System Administrator at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in electronic laboratory notebook systems and scientific data management. He holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Purdue University and has over a decade of experience in managing pharmacology and preclinical R&D scientific data.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Peter Shu has served as an IT R&D System Administrator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2012. In this role, he oversees electronic laboratory notebook systems and laboratory information management systems, including CambridgeSoft E-Notebook and Waters SDMS/Vision Publisher. His responsibilities include managing pharmacology and preclinical R&D scientific data, which facilitates more agile end-to-end scientific workflows. Additionally, he writes user acceptance testing documentation and conducts user training for the implementation of new systems.
Education and Expertise
Peter Shu earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Purdue University, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in IT and system administration within research environments. His expertise includes managing various scientific data management systems, such as Pipeline Pilot and Waters NuGenesis, as well as handling instrumentation control software like Waters MassLynx and Agilent ChemStation.
Background
Before joining the NIH, Peter Shu worked at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as a Cheminformatics Application Systems Engineer from 2006 to 2012. In this position, he developed skills in system administration and application engineering, focusing on cheminformatics solutions. His experience in a research hospital setting has contributed to his understanding of the unique challenges and requirements in scientific data management.
Achievements in System Administration
In his current role at the NIH, Peter Shu is responsible for the administration of various laboratory information management systems and electronic laboratory notebooks. He has played a key role in enhancing the efficiency of scientific workflows by managing critical data systems. His contributions include writing user acceptance testing protocols and providing training to users on new systems, ensuring that staff are equipped to utilize these technologies effectively.