B.S., Computational Biology (Computer Science, Biology, Applied Mathematics) | Tufts University (December 2023)
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.70. Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Undergraduate Thesis - plinkQC
Received Highest Honors Designation on Senior Honors Thesis for a major in Computational Biology, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Partnered with the Meyer Laboratory at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory to build and enhance a CRAN-indexed R-package based on PLINK that performs a range of basic, large-scale statistical analyses, allows for robust, customizable quality control (QC) on genomic data for Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), and offers improved implementation for identifying diverse ancestries and their subsequent association studies, ensuring more inclusivity across GWAS. (LinkedIn Post)
May 2020 - Present
- Manipulated and analyzed PBMC (Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells) data relating to metabolomics, the chemical processes of metabolites, and immune cell states in an endurance exercise setting.
- Programmed data-driven models with R to develop and draw conclusions about metabolomics in the human body during rigorous exercise.
- Regularly presented findings to scientists and the Lab Community.
- 2023 - plinkQC Project for Genome-Wide Association Studies (referenced in Projects Section). Currently working to submit to CRAN and deploy the update in the next few months.
June - September 2023
- Worked with the Platform Core Quality Assurance Testing team under the Director of AI Engineering.
- Led and participated in a portion of testing for a release sign-off for the company’s Digital Data Sandbox platform by leading daily stand-up calls to track the team’s progress and test functionality and security on my own.
- Adapted higher-quality testing skills, utilized AI techniques in the healthcare industry, and investigated the end-to-end process of full-stack engineering to build a HealthOS web app from scratch that provides young athletes with personalized information and support regarding unique sport-related injuries.
- Gained proficiency in end-to-end project lifecycle including requirement gathering, effective negotiation with stakeholders, hands-on experience in programming for both backend to frontend development, leading QA testing, and contributing to DevOps by learning to build pipelines and environments.
June - August 2022
- Built a shared Analytics Database for enterprise-wide access.
- Gathered requirements and communicated across teams to build a more user-friendly, efficient, standardized database for all reportable data within a Fortune 20 company.
- Worked on a centralized Command Center understanding and performing end-to-end problem management and problem-solving.
June - August 2021
- Personally Created and Utilized a Demographic Mapping Analysis Software that drafted reports and generated leads for the mortgage sales department.
- Traveled and accompanied the National Sales Manager on on-site visits, attended meetings to present and instruct staff on software utilization, operation, and applicability, and generated multiple leads for individual salespeople.
- Intern Competition: Presented Mapping Software to Management, winning first place among all Summer Interns.
2021 - Present
- Create highlight reels for student-athletes looking to get recruited.
- Create photo edits for recruitment and commitment purposes.
Led the team to the NCAA National Championship game (2021 & 2022). The team is annually ranked top five in the nation. Successfully managed demanding expectations in the classroom and on the team, fostering teamwork, discipline, and great communication.
Technical Skills: R Programming Language, Python, JavaScript, SQL, C++, TypeScript, Bash, Markdown, Microsoft Excel, HTML, React, Node.js, GraphQL, REST API Development, SonarQube, Cypress, GitHub, GitLab, Docker, VSCode, Google GO, Tailwind CSS, Data Quality Control, Data Visualization, Data Analytics, Full-Stack Engineering, Database Management, Software Development Lifecycle.
Scientific Skills: Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Metabolomics, Life Sciences, Biological Processes.
- 2x IWLCA Academic Honor Roll - For maintaining a GPA of 3.50 or above during junior or senior season.
- 2x NESCAC All-Academic Team
- Highest Honors Designation on Undergraduate Honors Thesis
- Dean's List every year
Personal Email: carowalter26@hotmail.com
Cell Phone: +1-631-624-5872
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-walter-2a8592191