Iulian Ichim

Cork, Ireland • ichim.iulian12 [~at~] gmail.com

Bioinformatics Software Developer

I possess a great desire to advance my career with a leading organization that will utilize my extensive bioinformatics knowledge while also allowing me to develop further as a professional. Proven talent for aligning project objectives with established and emerging biotechnology paradigms to achieve optimal results with minimal challenges. Growth-focused leader with expertise spanning research and analysis, application design, critical thinking, problem solving, team collaboration, and organization. Exceptional professional with keen interpersonal, communications, and task prioritization expertise.

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Experience

Mark Ziemann, PhD, Deakin University

Bioinformatician, Internship • Feb. 2023 — Present

  • Designed and developed a complex Python package and Galaxy wrapper tool for the DEE2 (Digital Expression Explorer 2) R package.
  • Managed multiple production Nginx Servers, utilizing Virtual Private Server for deployment, configuring with a custom web domain, and working with the main domain of the website on a shared hosting website using cPanel.
  • Relevant links dee2.io, galaxy.prower.ro.
  • Scripted reusable, testable, and efficient code as well as tested and debugged code as necessary.

    • Oak Bioinformatics LLC

    Bioinformatician, Internship • Jan. 2023 — Present

  • Generated detailed Python modules with the goal of optimizing the testing of gene and variant-level annotator modules.
  • Formulated and implemented MAF, GVF/GFF3 File Reporter and Converter Modules.
  • Scripted code for parsing files, such as MAF/GVF/GFF3, and converted them to other files for usage in the OakVar Bioinformatics Software from Oak Bioinformatics.
  • Developed algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information and other biological information.
  • Conducted extensive research using effective bioinformatics theory and methods.

    • PestControl Expert

    Marketing Specialist & Product Catalog Administrator • Oct. 2019 — Jun. 2023

  • Directed and oversaw the B2B/B2C marketing team for a house of brands which included multi-channel marketing across several fields.
  • Coordinated daily activities for the team by applying previously acquired management and analytical skills.

    • Education

    University College Cork, Ireland

    MSc, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology • Expected Graduation 2025

  • September 2023 - May 2025

    • Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine & Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania

    BS, Major Biotechnology • 2015 — 2019

  • Major in Biotechnology. Minor in medical electronics. Dissertation in the field of yeast manipulation and processing.
  • Minor consists of developing EEGs, EKGs, and EMGs by using microcontrollers.

    • Projects

    Developer • Feb. 2023 — Sep. 2023

    Developed and integrated a primary location where the DEE2 Python Wrapper could be properly tested.

    Founder & Primary Developer • 2021 — Present

    Designed a Python & Flask web app for use in budgeting and marketing intelligence, along with other general utilities.
    Demo account > TestUser@TestUser1234?

    Primary Developer • Present

    Galaxy Instance, Prower Flask webapp, Apps Script workflow optimizers, several single-use Python & JavaScript snippets

    Research Experience

    Evaluation of the degree of degradation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells by fluorescence microscopy

    Degree Research • April — July 2019

  • Obtained experience with utilizing ultrasonication equipment while executing the degradation phase of cell membranes to further the study.
  • Applied fluorescence microscopy principles to determine the degree of destruction on cell membranes.

    • Device for the controlled administration of drugs in topical conditions

    National Bioengineering Conference for Students & Young Researchers • May 2019 • First place, poster section

  • Architected a prototype for a device that supports the treatment of topical ailments over extended periods of time by using knowledge acquired from Bio-MEMS (biomedical microelectromechanical systems) courses.
  • Used microcontrollers to enable the device to provide topical treatments on a regular basis according to a schedule appropriate for the selected drug.

    • Biosignal monitorization system using open-source platforms

    National Bioengineering Conference for Students & Young Researchers / International Balkan Workshop on Applied Physics and Materials Science • May 2017 / July 2018

  • Conducted an in-depth study into upper limb biomechanics using flex sensors connected to open-source microcontroller device libraries to facilitate rehabilitation and in silico biomechanical simulations.

    • Other research experience

    Faculty of Medical Bioengineering • 2015 through 2019

  • Completed a spectrometric determination of fluorine concentration in multiple local sources of water.
  • Performed a study of Streptomycin retention mechanism using fluidized layer ion exchangers in addition to the ion-exchange separation process of Vitamin B10.
  • Examined and analyzed the EMG & EKG biosignal processing using Arduino and open-source Python platforms.
  • Explored the applications and perspectives of Cold Electric Discharge Plasmas in Bio-Medicine.

    • Skills

    Technical Proficiencies accumulated

    R, Biosignal processing, Microcontrollers, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Flask, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Linux, Nginx Server Configuration, Object Oriented Programming (C++), C, Microsoft Excel/Spreadsheets

    Programming knowledge

    Python - started in college for physics, bioinformatics and electronics simulations. Also used in web development and smaller side projects (games, OCR, computer vision).< br/> C++ - in college coupled with Python for microcontrollers.

    Strategic Thinking

    Learner, Intellection, Consistency, Restorative, Deliberative these are some of my strengths that build towards my ability to develop the right step towards achieving a goal whilst being able to foresee potential problems and the most efficient way to deal with them.

    Solution Finder

    I tend to find solutions, or work-arounds on occasion, to difficult, seemingly unsolvable problems. Although, if the given solution is not viable, according or implementable, I tend to at least guide towards the right path.

    Organizational leadership

    I have experience as a leader and coordinator, mainly from volunteer work, where I learned how to motivate people, find their strengths, evolve with them and organize them towards achieving common goals.

    Marketing skills

    PPC, Social Media, Google/Bing Ads, Spreadsheets/Excel, Google Apps Scripts, Google Ads API, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Statistical Analysis, Google Analytics, ETL, Magento, Google Tag Manager, Data Studio, Reporting

    Advanced English

    Level C1 CAE Cambridge Exam

    Recognition

    First place, Poster Presentations

    National Bioengineering Conference for Students & Young Researchers • 2019

    Awarded for the development of a Device for the controlled administration of drugs in topical conditions.

    Volunteersim

    IEEE International Conference EHB 2017

    Event Organizer • 2017

  • Provided support to the General Chair with the organization of the event by communicating with international participants

    • Professional Affiliations

    Bioengineering Student Association

    Internal Affairs Vicepresident, Preisdent • Oct. 2015 — July 2019

  • Coordinated multiple local charitable events, local and national sports events, and the National Bioengineering Conference for Students & Young Researchers which became an international event

    • Outside Interests

    • Programing
    • Technology
    • Natural sciences
    • Boxing
    • Reading
    • hiking
    • Music

    Social Links

    • Github: https://github.com/IulianIV
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IchimIuli/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iulianichim/
    • Website: https://iulianiv.github.io/