My overall goal is to develop and optimize tools that enable people to work in an effective and efficient manner. I specialize in high-throughput sample processing and data analysis. As a research technician using R to analyze large data sets I discovered a type of structure that was undetectable by current methods in use by the lab which was contributing to the amount of output in the final product. Additionally, I researched and proposed new methods which would reduce the amount of hands on time, save on costs and increase accuracy so new options which are in demand and not currently supported could become available. My efforts have crossed over into software development to reduce the amount of routine data processing and increase data accuracy. I am particularly interested in helping teams reduce the amount of time they spend on certain tasks by employing new methods, techniques and software packages so costs are reduced, time is saved and accuracy is increased.My overall goal is to develop and optimize tools that enable people to work in an effective and efficient manner. I specialize in high-throughput sample processing and data analysis. As a research technician using R to analyze large data sets I discovered a type of structure that was undetectable by current methods in use by the lab which was contributing to the amount of output in the final product. Additionally, I researched and proposed new methods which would reduce the amount of hands on time, save on costs and increase accuracy so new options which are in demand and not currently supported could become available. My efforts have crossed over into software development to reduce the amount of routine data processing and increase data accuracy. I am particularly interested in helping teams reduce the amount of time they spend on certain tasks by employing new methods, techniques and software packages so costs are reduced, time is saved and accuracy is increased.