Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLD)
At BOLD (Barcode of Life Data Systems), I worked on biological data management and computational research, handling large-scale DNA barcode data. My role transitioned from research assistant to junior data engineer, where I focused on database management, data processing automation, and API development.
🧬 Data Engineering & System Development
- Managed large-scale biodiversity databases, ensuring high accuracy in genetic barcode records.
- Automated data processing pipelines to improve DNA sequence analysis efficiency.
- Developed and maintained data integration tools, optimizing query speeds and API response times.
💻 Backend & API Development
- Designed and optimized SQL queries for large datasets, improving data retrieval speeds.
- Built APIs that connected biodiversity research tools with external systems.
- Implemented version control and documentation for database changes, improving system reliability.
📊 Data Analysis & Research Support
- Assisted researchers in analyzing DNA sequence data, providing automated tools to clean and process large datasets.
- Developed scripts to visualize biodiversity trends, making research insights more accessible.
- Optimized workflows for genetic barcode submissions, ensuring faster data processing for research institutions.
🔍 Optimization & Performance Improvements
- Refactored existing data processing scripts, reducing execution time by over 30%.
- Improved database indexing and query structuring, enhancing system response times.
- Automated redundant manual processes, increasing overall efficiency.