Sean Polvino
About Sean Polvino
Sean Polvino is a Staff Data Scientist and Associate Director at Pillar Biosciences Incorporated, where he has worked since 2021. He holds multiple degrees in Materials Science from Columbia University and has previous experience in engineering and academia.
Current Role at Pillar Biosciences
Sean Polvino currently serves as the Associate Director and Staff Data Scientist at Pillar Biosciences Incorporated. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's data science initiatives for three years. His role involves overseeing data-driven projects and leading teams to enhance the company's capabilities in biosciences.
Previous Experience at Pillar Biosciences
Before his current role, Sean Polvino worked at Pillar Biosciences Incorporated in various capacities. He was a Staff Data Scientist and Senior Manager from 2020 to 2021, and prior to that, he served as a Staff Data Scientist and Manager from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Pillar has been marked by a focus on data science applications in the biosciences sector.
Education and Academic Background
Sean Polvino has an extensive academic background in materials science. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from Brown University from 1998 to 2002. He then pursued further studies at Columbia University, obtaining a Master of Science in Materials Science from 2002 to 2004, followed by a Master of Philosophy and a Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science from 2004 to 2011.
Teaching Experience at Columbia University
In addition to his industry experience, Sean Polvino served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University in 2011. His teaching role lasted for three months, during which he contributed to the academic development of students in the field of materials science.
Professional Experience Prior to Pillar
Before joining Pillar Biosciences, Sean Polvino worked at IBM as a Unit Process Engineer from 2011 to 2015. He also briefly worked at GLOBALFOUNDRIES in 2015 for two months in the same role. His experience in these positions provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and process development.