Vinayak D.
About Vinayak D.
Vinayak D. is a bioinformatician with a Master of Technology in Bioinformatics from IIIT Hyderabad and a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology from Jaypee University of Information Technology. He has experience in developing bioinformatics pipelines and has worked in various roles within the field since 2015.
Work at PierianDx
Currently, Vinayak D. serves as a Bioinformatician at PierianDx, a role he has held since 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. In this position, he focuses on bioinformatics solutions that enhance genomic data analysis and interpretation. His work involves utilizing advanced computational techniques to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Vinayak D. holds a Master of Technology (MTech) in Bioinformatics from IIIT Hyderabad, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Biotechnology from Jaypee University of Information Technology, studying from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both bioinformatics and biotechnology, equipping him with the necessary skills for his professional roles.
Background in Bioinformatics
Vinayak D. has a diverse background in bioinformatics, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He has experience in Next Generation Sequencing (RNASeq) analysis of Lung Adenocarcinoma at IIIT Hyderabad and has contributed to the identification and characterization of miRNA-like sequences from transcriptome data at Jaypee University of Information Technology. His work emphasizes a systems approach to biological problem-solving through omics data analysis.
Professional Experience
Vinayak D. has held several positions in the bioinformatics field. He worked as a Bioinformatics Data Scientist at Elucidata for six months in 2019 and as an Associate Software Engineer at Eurofins IT Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he has experience as a Trainee at Fermenta Biotech Limited and has been involved in developing bioinformatics pipelines using Snakemake and transitioning bioinformatics processes to Azure Cloud Services.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Vinayak D. specializes in building and analyzing Denovo Assembly, Variant Calling, and RNASeq pipelines. He has developed and implemented bioinformatics pipelines with a focus on containerization using singularity images. His technical skills include a strong emphasis on enhancing scalability and technological integration in bioinformatics workflows.