Michael Dejesus
Bioinformatics Scientist
New York, New York, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolMichael Dejesus is a Bioinformatics Scientist with 11 years of experience translating complex biological data into actionable insights, currently applying his expertise at The Rockefeller University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Texas A&M and has designed statistical and machine learning methods for large-scale genomics projects, including TnSeq and RNA-Seq analyses. Michael built and maintained TRANSIT, a widely used software package with 16 releases and extensive code contributions, and led development of a 4,000+ page NIH-funded project website, demonstrating strong full-stack and reproducible research practices. His work spans Bayesian statistics, pattern recognition, and AI-driven computational biology, backed by a substantial publication record. Known for quickly grasping abstract problems, he combines deep research rigor with product-minded implementation to move methods from lab to real-world application.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science at Texas A&M UniversityBachelor’s Degree, Computer Science, Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
English, Spanish
Github Skills (17)
genomes10
genomics10
transit8
iot6
mcmc3
genome3
bayesian-inference3
bioinformatics3
genetic2
probabilistic-programming2
bayesian-data-analysis2
python2
mismatch2
browser1
javascript1
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
mad-lab/transit
Feb 2015 - Sep 2018
Contributions:656 commits, 2 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 8 months
rock-lab/vulnerability_2021
Dec 2020 - Jul 2025
Contributions:14 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years 8 months
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