Pooja Arora
About Pooja Arora
Pooja Arora is a Bioinformatics Researcher at ThoughtWorks, where she applies her expertise in bioinformatics and data analysis to address complex scientific problems. She has a background in business analysis and has worked in various roles within the technology and finance sectors.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Pooja Arora currently serves as a Bioinformatics Researcher at ThoughtWorks, focusing on Engineering for Research since 2020. In this role, she applies her bioinformatics domain knowledge and data analysis skills to address complex scientific problems in the life sciences research domain. Pooja engages in the entire process from ideation to solution implementation, contributing to initiatives such as open-source drug discovery. She collaborates with a team of data scientists and computer scientists to navigate and solve complex customer problems using design thinking and systems thinking methodologies.
Previous Experience at Principal Financial Group
Pooja Arora worked at Principal Financial Group as a Business Analyst from 2012 to 2016, with a brief tenure as a Business Analyst Lead in 2016 for four months in Pune, Maharashtra, India. During her time at Principal Financial Group, she focused on analyzing business needs and delivering solutions that align with organizational goals. Her experience in this role contributed to her understanding of business processes and analytics.
Experience at Persistent Systems
Pooja Arora was employed at Persistent Systems as a Domain Analyst from 2008 to 2012. In this position, she gained valuable experience in analyzing domain-specific requirements and contributing to project deliverables. Her work involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that solutions met client needs and adhered to industry standards.
Educational Background in Bioinformatics
Pooja Arora studied at the Bioinformatics Centre at the University of Pune, where she earned her M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, she completed her B.Sc. in Biotechnology at Rajasthan University from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in bioinformatics and data analysis, which she applies in her current research role.
Focus on Team Building and Project Delivery
Pooja Arora emphasizes the importance of building high-performance teams to effectively deliver large programs and projects. Her approach involves leveraging her experience in bioinformatics and analytics to foster collaboration among team members. This focus on teamwork enhances the overall effectiveness of the projects she undertakes, particularly in the Engineering for Research space at ThoughtWorks.