Kevin Palis
Principal Software Engineer (Black Canyon Consulting) @National Center For Biotechnology Information Ncbi
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Software Engineer (Black Canyon Consulting) @National Center For Biotechnology Information Ncbi
Bethesda, MD, US
At NCBI, I work on modernizing the Sequence Read Archive (SRA), a globally recognized repository for next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. My role involves enhancing bioinformatics workflows, improving system reliability, and ensuring the scalability of SRA’s cloud-based infrastructure. By developing and optimizing large-scale data processing pipelines, I help enable efficient storage, retrieval, and analysis of sequencing data.NCBI, part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at NIH, maintains critical biological data resources that serve researchers worldwide. The Sequence Read Archive (SRA) plays a vital role in making high-throughput sequencing data accessible, reproducible, and impactful in the scientific community.
EDUCATION
University of the Philippines
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT KEVIN PALIS
As a seasoned technical lead and full-stack developer with over 18 years of experience, I specialize in databases and DevOps. My expertise spans across multiple industries, where I have consistently delivered innovative solutions that meet evolving business needs. I have advanced skills in a variety of software development tools and a strong mathematical background, which enables me to develop complex algorithms and data-processing logic.Throughout my career, I’ve held pivotal roles at esteemed institutions such as the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Boyce Thompson Institute. My work involved building and optimizing scalable scientific cloud pipelines, defining database architectures, and integrating DevOps practices. I am passionate about continuous learning and can quickly adapt to new programming languages and technologies to meet project demands.Key skills include Python, Java, WDL, SQL, Docker, AWS, GCP, Azure, and Agile methodologies. I am dedicated to creating efficient, scalable, and high-quality solutions that drive business success.
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