Damla Senol Cali
Building the Next Generation of Genomics Platforms | Expert in GPU/FPGA Acceleration & HPC for Scalable Genome Analysis
- Role
- Senior Computational Biologist at 10x Genomics
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Damla Senol Cali
With a distinguished background in genome analysis, hardware acceleration, and extensive experience transforming prototypes into production-ready platforms, I bring deep expertise to the intersection of bioinformatics and high-performance computing (HPC). Holding a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University, I’ve led efforts in developing accelerated platforms for genomics applications. Most recently, as a Senior Computational Biologist at 10x Genomics, I’m focused on advancing algorithmic solutions that push the boundaries of single-cell and spatial genomics, helping drive new discoveries in human health.Previously, as a Staff Software Engineer at Bionano Genomics, I spearheaded the development of a hardware-accelerated platform leveraging NVIDIA technology to enhance Optical Genome Mapping (OGM) data analysis. My prior work at Intel Labs includes the creation of a high-performance, low-power approximate string matching acceleration framework tailored for genome sequence analysis—a project that culminated in a patent application and underscores my commitment to innovation.My contributions have been showcased and awarded at prestigious venues such as MICRO, ISCA, and RECOMB, where I’ve presented cutting-edge research on genome analysis and hardware acceleration. Through collaborations with bioinformatics scientists and software engineering teams, I’ve crafted powerful frameworks to expedite bioinformatics workloads and drive emerging applications forward.As a seasoned expert adept at navigating the complexities of both biological data and computational architectures, I am poised to continue pushing the boundaries of genome analysis, accelerating the pace of discovery, and revolutionizing healthcare and scientific research.
Experience
Senior Computational Biologist
Oct 2024 — Present
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Engineering
Bilkent University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Molecular Biology and Genetics
2010 — 2012
Bilkent University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering
2012 — 2015
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Science (MS), Computer Engineering
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