Yohann Nédélec
About Yohann Nédélec
Yohann Nédélec is a Technical Product Manager at SOPHiA GENETICS, with a background in bioinformatics and extensive experience in software development. He has held various roles in both academic and industry settings, focusing on data management and cloud computing.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Yohann Nédélec currently serves as a Technical Product Manager at SOPHiA GENETICS, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on the development and management of technical products within the company, leveraging his extensive experience in bioinformatics and software development. His responsibilities include overseeing product strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that technical solutions meet the needs of users in the genomic data processing sector.
Previous Experience at SOPHiA GENETICS
Prior to his current role, Yohann Nédélec worked as a Senior Bioinformatician at SOPHiA GENETICS from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, he contributed to the development of bioinformatics solutions, applying his knowledge of cloud computing and workflow orchestration. His work involved executing analytical pipelines and enhancing the efficiency of genomic data processing, which played a significant role in advancing the company's product offerings.
Academic Background and Research Experience
Yohann Nédélec has a robust academic background, having earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology from Université de Montréal from 2013 to 2017. He also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Bioinformatics from Nantes Université, completed from 2010 to 2012, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Nantes Université, obtained from 2005 to 2009. His research experience includes internships and assistant roles at various institutions, including CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre and l'institut du thorax.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Yohann Nédélec possesses extensive technical skills in software development and deployment, with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Typescript/Svelte, Julia, and R. He specializes in automating bioinformatics workflows using tools like Kestra, Nextflow, and WDL. His expertise extends to data management techniques, including transformation, stream processing, and API design, with a strong command of databases like PostgreSQL and Neo4j. He is also experienced in executing bioinformatics workflows at scale using Azure Cloud.
Professional Experience in Bioinformatics
Before joining SOPHiA GENETICS, Yohann Nédélec worked as a Tech Lead at Octopize - Mimethik Data from 2018 to 2021, where he led technical projects and contributed to software development initiatives. His earlier roles include serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre and a Teaching Assistant at Université de Montréal. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in both academic and industry environments, enhancing his capabilities in bioinformatics and software engineering.