Linda Dib
About Linda Dib
Linda Dib is a data scientist and senior bioinformatician at SOPHiA GENETICS, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in bioinformatics and data analysis, she has held various positions in prestigious institutions, including the Université de Lausanne and Ludwig Cancer Research.
Work at SOPHiA GENETICS
Linda Dib has been employed at SOPHiA GENETICS since 2021, serving as a Data Scientist and Senior Bioinformatician. In this role, she applies her expertise in bioinformatics to analyze complex data sets, contributing to advancements in genomic medicine. Her work focuses on leveraging data to improve patient outcomes and enhance the capabilities of the company's innovative platform.
Previous Experience in Bioinformatics
Prior to her current position, Linda Dib worked at the Université de Lausanne as a Senior Bioinformatician for five months in 2020. She also held a role at the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics from 2017 to 2020 as a Senior Scientific Advisor in Statistics and Big Data Analysis. Additionally, she served as a Senior Researcher at Ludwig Cancer Research from 2015 to 2017, where she contributed to significant research initiatives in cancer biology.
Education and Expertise
Linda Dib holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science with an emphasis on Bioinformatics from Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI), completed between 2008 and 2012. She also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from the same institution from 2004 to 2006. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Sciences from the American University of Beirut from 2001 to 2004.
Leadership and Team Management
At Capgemini, Linda managed a team of 10 people, overseeing the development and maintenance of the SFR Front Office Database and the SFR Business Customers website. She utilized agile software development methods to ensure high-quality project delivery and supervised the software engineering cycle, demonstrating her leadership skills in a technical environment.
Contributions to Training and Development
Linda Dib contributes to the SIB training team by delivering courses and workshops focused on data analysis in the health domain. Her involvement in training initiatives reflects her commitment to knowledge sharing and the development of skills within the bioinformatics community.