Summary
Shreya Vallimanalan is a bioengineer and dedicated tutor with eight years of experience bridging laboratory research, clinical support, and education. A Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, she has led synthetic biology projects (including an iGEM Gold-winning toolbox) and contributed computational genomics work at CHOP, demonstrating fluency in wet lab techniques and RNA-seq analysis. In clinical roles as an orthopedic technician she supported longitudinal patient care and built strong rapport with patients recovering from mobility challenges, reinforcing her commitment to accessible, relationship-centered medicine. As a tutor and founder of a virtual STEM tutoring platform, she combines clear communication with empathy to help students master chemistry, math, and study skills. Motivated by improving outcomes in underserved settings, she’s pursuing a physician path informed by hands-on innovation and sustained patient partnerships.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Centennial High School
Bachelor of Engineering - BE Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering - BE Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at University of Pennsylvania
English, French, Tamil, american sign language (asl)