Sean Davey

Full Stack Developer

535 E Roger Rd, 85705, Tucson, US.

About

Highly accomplished Full Stack Developer with over two decades of experience in scientific computing, bioinformatics, and cloud architecture, specializing in ETL and scalable software solutions. Proven ability to design, develop, and optimize complex data pipelines and web applications, significantly improving operational efficiency and advancing large-scale research initiatives. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and delivering high-impact technical solutions across diverse domains, from biomedical informatics to financial analysis.

Work

Center for Biomedical Informatics and Biostatistics (CB2) University of Arizona

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Research Specialist ETL and Cloud Computing

Tucson, AZ, US

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Summary

Leads the development of efficient and scalable ETL and cloud computing solutions, transforming complex biomedical data workflows for the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Biostatistics.

Highlights

Developed and deployed highly efficient and scalable software solutions, including custom tools, for processing and managing massive datasets and large-scale image collections, enhancing research capabilities for CB2.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored software solutions that consistently met project requirements and significantly improved operational efficiency.

Re-engineered a critical large data pipeline, dramatically reducing processing time from one month to a single day, significantly boosting data throughput and accelerating research.

Continuously optimized and maintained complex data workflow tools, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and adaptability to evolving project needs.

Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine University of Arizona

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Coordinator Bioinformatics

Tucson, AZ, US

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Summary

Spearheaded the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust software solutions for large-scale scientific research initiatives and genomic data analysis within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine.

Highlights

Played a pivotal role in major scientific projects (GEISHA, CoGe, iLife, iPlant, and CyVerse), delivering robust software solutions that supported critical large-scale scientific research initiatives.

Designed, implemented, and maintained advanced software solutions for researching scientific images and analyzing genomic data, directly contributing to advancements in bioinformatics and computational biology.

Provided essential technical expertise and support for complex research projects, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for scientific discovery.

Collaborated with research teams to translate complex scientific requirements into functional software specifications, enhancing research productivity.

Department of Pharmacy/Toxicology - University of Arizona

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Coordinator Bioinformatics

Tucson, AZ, US

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Summary

Designed, implemented, and maintained specialized software tools for proteomic experiment data analysis, data mining, and web database integration, significantly enhancing data accessibility for researchers.

Highlights

Engineered and maintained specialized software for comprehensive analysis of proteomic experiment data, enabling in-depth scientific investigation.

Developed innovative tools for data mining, web database integration, and various utilities, streamlining research workflows and enhancing data accessibility for scientists.

Proactively maintained and improved software tools, ensuring continuous adaptation to evolving research requirements and technological advancements over nine years.

Facilitated research by providing robust data management and analysis capabilities, supporting critical scientific studies within the department.

Dailyvest, Inc

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Chief Technology Officer

Tucson, AZ, US

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Summary

Directed all software development initiatives as CTO, architecting a proprietary financial analysis engine and establishing an industry-standard XML-based Financial Object Model.

Highlights

Led and managed all software development for the company, overseeing product strategy, design, and implementation from inception to market launch.

Architected and developed a sophisticated engine for computing advanced financial analysis, providing core functionality and a competitive advantage for Dailyvest, Inc.

Established an XML-based Financial Object Model, setting a new industry standard for data interoperability and system integration within financial applications.

Guided technical teams, fostering innovation and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions that met business objectives.

Education

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ, United States of America
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MS Computer Science Grade: N/A

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM, United States of America
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BS Computer Science Grade: N/A

Publications

Cyverse: Cyberinfrastructure for open science

SPLOS Computational Biology

Publication detailing CyVerse's cyberinfrastructure contributions to open science.

Cloud computing for research and education gets a sweet upgrade with cacao

PEARC '23: Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing 2023; Computing for the Common Good

Conference proceedings highlighting the upgrade of cloud computing for research and education with CACAO.

Epic-coge: Managing and analyzing genomic data

Bioinformatics

Article on managing and analyzing genomic data using Epic-coge.

Geisha: An evolving gene expression resource for the chicken embryo

Nucleic Acids Research 42

Research on Geisha as a gene expression resource for chicken embryo studies.

Fuzzy-Set/Qualitative Comparative Analysis 2.5.

Department of Sociology, University of Arizona

Book on Fuzzy-Set/Qualitative Comparative Analysis methodology.

Skills

Cloud Technologies

Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, OpenStack.

Web Development

Node.JS, React.JS, Next.JS, Web development, GUI design, JSP, JDBC, JNI.

Operating Systems

Linux, Mac OS, Windows.

Programming Languages

Java, Python, Go, C++, C, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP.

Version Control

Git.

Databases

SQL.

Computing & Data Engineering

High-performance parallel computing, Bioinformatics, Data mining, Backend development, ETL, Data Pipelines, System Integration.

Software Methodologies

Agile project management, AI-assisted coding.

Professional Strengths

Team Leadership, Facilitation, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Communication.

Projects

Protein Evolution

Summary

Developed web-based science tools for running custom pipelines and integrating with LIMs and visualization tools to analyze complex biological results.

enEvolv

Summary

Developed web-based Laboratory Information Management (LIM) system and associated tools to manage and streamline biotech pipelines.

CB2 DEID

Summary

Engineered a high-performance computing tool for parallel de-identification of large volumes of DICOM medical images.

CACAO

Summary

Built a Kubernetes-based platform for provisioning OpenStack and other types of virtual machines, leveraging Go for backend development.

DataWatch

Summary

Created a notification system for monitoring the Cyverse DataStore, triggering custom actions in response to specific events, developed in Go.

Mosaic

Summary

Developed a comprehensive web database application supporting community functions including social media, calendars, accounting, and document management.

CoGe

Summary

Designed a web database application for managing tens of thousands of genomes and experiment data, facilitating advanced analysis and comparisons of genetic information.

GEISHA

Summary

Created a public web site database for in-situ hybridization chicken embryo images and genomic information, alongside a private LIM system for organizing image production and genomic data collation.

CHIPS, LIM

Summary

Developed a proteomic experiment data tracker, analyzing and comparing results, utilizing Java, C++, JavaScript, JSP, JDBC, and JNI.

P-Mod

Summary

Developed a statistical program for searching mass-spectrometer data, featuring a custom data plotting module and both web and standalone Win32 versions.

SALSA

Summary

Patented system performing analysis of mass-spectrometer data for the College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona, integrated with Thermo-Finnegan's Bioworks 3.1.