Alessandra Valcarcel
I like finding answers to questions through data
- Role
- Senior Data Scientist at Genentech
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alessandra Valcarcel
As a classically trained PhD biostatistician, my expertise lies in statistical modeling, medical image analysis, and high-dimensional computational tool development. I leverage my applied statistics foundation to develop interpretable models, benchmark them against advanced black-box techniques, and deliver meaningful analyses and insights.I spearhead initiatives to create reproducible workflows, pipelines, and computational environments, significantly boosting collaboration and efficiency for hundreds of data scientists. I\'m passionate about writing clean, transparent code, developing open-source analysis packages, and building tools that make complex data analysis efficient and accessible to both technical and non-technical users.I\'m also deeply committed to fostering community. I thrive on mentoring interns, onboarding new hires, and leading workshops, creating spaces where data scientists can connect, learn, and grow. I believe work is most productive when it\'s fun, collaborative, and supported by a tight knit team.
Experience
Senior Data Scientist
Jan 2022 — Present · South San Francisco, CA, US
Architected and optimized advanced computing environments for 300+ data science professionals, driving reproducible research and workflow automation to significantly enhance efficiency and productivity. Led the design and development of innovative tools and workflows, including critical work in image segmentation and prognostic model development for clinical applications. My efforts consistently deliver streamlined processes, high-quality analytics, and empower data-driven insights across diverse therapeutic areas, supported by strong leadership in team coordination and mentorship.
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science (M.S.), Biostatistics
2015 — 2017
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Statistics (Honors) and Biology
2011 — 2015
University of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biostatistics
2015 — 2020
Universidad de Granada
Spanish
2013
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
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