André: Analyst. Manager. Scientist. Steward.
I’m an experienced data analyst and project manager with a background spanning clinical leadership, genetics, healthcare systems, and applied AI. Across research labs, project teams, and inpatient clinics, I have brought a cross-functional mindset and a passion for using data to change lives and systems. I love tackling complex problems, turning data into actionable insights, and finding better ways to do things.
While I’m looking for: Data Analyst, Project Management, Coordinator, and other Management roles, I am open to all opportunities.
My goal is to continue growing as a data-driven leader who bridges analytical insight and operational execution. Whether in healthcare, product development, or emerging AI applications, I aim to work with teams who value thoughtful strategy, community impact, and interdisciplinary innovation.
Applied & Operational Skills
| Project Leadership | Healthcare Systems | Data Tools | Research & Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Revenue Cycle Optimization | SQL, MySQL | Grant Writing |
| Change Management & Organizational Readiness | EMR Systems | Tableau, PowerBI | Peer-reviewed Publishing |
| Risk Assessment & Mitigation | ICD-10, CPT Coding | Python, RStudio | SOP Documentation |
| Stakeholder Engagement & Communication | Ops Management | Excel, Bash, SSH | Data Governance |
| Conflict Resolution & Negotiation | Regulatory Compliance | Smartsheet, MS Suite | FAIR Data Practices |
Technical Skills
| Genomics | R | SAS | Bioinformatics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unix / Linux OS | R Programming | SAS Programming | Sequence Alignment |
| Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Data Analysis | Data Manipulation and Analysis | Data Management and Manipulation | Sequence Analysis |
| Variant Calling | Statistical Analysis with R | Statistical Analysis with SAS | Gene Expression Analysis |
| Genome Assembly | Data Visualization with ggplot2 | SAS Macro Language | Data Integration and Analysis |
| Genomic Data Visualization | Machine Learning with R | SAS/STAT Procedures | Phylogenetics |
| Transcriptomics | R Markdown and Reporting | SAS Visual Analytics | Metagenomics |
| Comparative Genomics | Trial Data Analysis | Pathway Analysis | |
| Population Genetics | Github | ||
While earning my M.S. in Plant Sciences (Bioinformatics) from North Dakota State University, I developed advanced skills in genomic data analysis, statistical modeling, and HPC environments. My work with the USDA ARS Hulke Lab led to multiple peer-reviewed publications and grants totaling over $1.3M. I supervised and mentored research assistants, created reproducible workflows, and presented complex findings to federal stakeholders.
Research Experience
Hulke Lab USDA-ARS
2020 - 2023 USDA Research Assistant and NDSU Graduate Student- Hulke Lab USDA
The Hulke lab is most well known for its sunflower projects and its position as the only public sunflower seed bank and breeder in the US. As the agronomists and farmers have become aware to the possibilities of perennial crops so too has the Hulke lab has begun working to making these possibilities a reality.
Perennial Lewis Flax
My research in the Hulke lab largely focused on domesticating a perennial alternative to annual flax oil seed crops. Perennial alternatives are largely overlooked and understudied in favour of annuals. Developing a novel domesticate takes a large amount of R&D before adoption by farmers can be seriously considered.
My research contributions to the Hulke lab can be partially distilled by 4 publications
My personal work developed improved statistical modeling for use in studying perennial species. Measuring adaptations for freeze tolerance was the first demonstrated use of this adaptation for perennial crop study. (See graphs to the left)
Collaboration with colleagues in Colorado lead to the revival of abandoned US Forest Service projects and the integration of modernized data mining techniques for an updated publication
We established the agronomic best practices for growing perennial Lewis flax.
Specimen collection and QC of reads. Sequenced DNA and RNA of Linum lewisii for de novo assembly and annotation of Lewis flax (2n=18). (2021)
Undergraduate
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - 2014-2019
Volunteer Genomic Researcher - Kane Lab at CU - 2018-2019
Genome Publications:
The complete mitochondrial genome of the lichenized fungus Bacidia sorediata
NCBI Accession: MK294991.1
Bacidia sorediata ribosomal RNA; 18S ribosomal RNA gene; 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene; and 28S ribosomal RNA gene; complete sequence.
NCBI Accession: MK092085
Teaching Assistant - Gen Bio 3010 - 2018
Learning Assistant - Evolution 3030 - 2018
Personal Endeavors
Ironman Texas 140.6 Triathlete - 2017
In order to fulfill a 10 year old promise and bet with my father, I withdrew from the 2016-2017 academic school year to work full-time and train to complete a full length Ironman Triathlon before my 21st birthday. Missing the promise goal by only 10 days and completing the Ironman is still one of my proudest personal achievements to date.
Vice-President - Psychedelic Club 501(c)3 nonprofit - 2015-2016
Beginning in Fall 2014, the launch of the sometimes controversial Psychedelic Club at CU Boulder was the first of its kind to bring a community of students and local community members together to promote safety, education, and legal advocacy in the decriminalization of psychedelic substances and promotion of the potential PTSD treatment of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy (Scientific American article). Our small team organized the first psychedelic symposium featuring renowned scientist Dr. Rick Straussman and several other special guests. I helped to expand our small community and membership to rapidly reach over 7000 social media followers and kick start 29 new university chapters across the nation.
IMAP Volunteer Dark Room and Digital Print Lab Technician 2017-2019
To fulfill the desire to learn something new while on leave from school, I dove head first in the world of photography. As my abilities as an hobbyist photographer grew I sought opportunities to educate myself in new areas of the craft. Volunteering my time to CU’s IMAP facilities afforded me both the resources I needed to develop my own skills and the opportunity to help educate others starting off in photography.
Why I Made This Website
In today’s completely connected and internet dependent world, it is important to balance advancement in this online ecosystem and social autonomy. As our culture has become increasingly social media driven, it is essential to retain a high value on personal privacy and to curate your online footprint. That is why I have created this all-in-one work, hobby, and creative space where I can easily condense my online presence into one easy to manage platform.