Summary
Perla Rey is a Development Woodland Officer in Norwich with 11 years of technical and research experience, recently transitioning from computational biology and bioinformatics into forestry. She holds a PhD in Computer Science and an MSc in Artificial Intelligence, and has applied advanced statistical and computational methods at institutions such as the Quadram and Earlham Institutes. Her background as a software developer and freelancer (ASP .NET, PHP, C#, SQL) complements her scientific skillset, enabling her to build reproducible analysis pipelines and tooling for multi-omics data. At the Forestry Commission she has progressed through project and technical support roles into development-focused woodland work, bringing a data-driven approach to land management. Perla鈥檚 blend of academic rigor and practical software engineering gives her a distinctive edge in using computational methods to solve ecological and forestry challenges. Colleagues note she often bridges disciplinary gaps, translating complex analytics into actionable management recommendations.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science at Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua II
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science at University of East Anglia
Master of Science (MSc), Artificial Intelligence, Master of Science (MSc), Artificial Intelligence at CENIDET, Centro Nacional de Investigaci贸n y Desarrollo Tecnol贸gico
Spanish, English, French