Ari Berman
About Ari Berman
Ari Berman Chief Executive Officer
Ari Berman currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer. In this role, he leverages his extensive background in molecular biology, neuroscience, and bioinformatics to lead and innovate within the organization. With 27 years of experience in designing, building, and operating scientific computing environments, Berman focuses on creating dynamic abstractions of flexible infrastructure, enabling researchers to analyze complex datasets effectively.
Ari Berman Education and Expertise
Ari Berman received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2005, with a research focus on the effects of genetics on addictive behaviors such as alcoholism. Following his doctoral studies, he completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. His postdoctoral research centered on neurodegenerative diseases, specifically Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease. Berman's expertise extends to high performance computing (HPC), high-performance networks, data centers, storage, cloud infrastructure, general IT infrastructure, bioinformatics, and data analytics.
Ari Berman Research Background
During his academic career, Ari Berman conducted graduate research on the genetics of addictive behaviors, including alcoholism. He further advanced his research during postdoctoral fellowships at UCSF and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases of aging, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease. His research methodologies included a combination of laboratory science, animal models, bioinformatics, and computational biology. This multidisciplinary approach has equipped him with a strong foundation in both experimental and computational aspects of biological research.
Ari Berman Expertise in Bioinformatics and Data Analytics
Ari Berman is recognized for his expertise in bioinformatics and data analytics. His work involves utilizing high performance computing (HPC) systems to manage and analyze large-scale biological datasets. With a career spanning over two decades, Berman has extensive experience in designing and operating scientific computing environments, enabling researchers to gain insights from complex datasets. He advocates for science and is dedicated to empowering researchers to make significant discoveries in various fields, including neurodegenerative diseases and genetics.