# Daniel Lisko > Software Engineer | MSCS Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/daniellisko Hello! I'm Daniel, a Full-Stack Software Engineer and Master's in Computer Science graduate from Northeastern University. With strong technical skills in both front-end and back-end frameworks and relational and non-relational databases, I am passionate about developing intuitive and user-friendly products. Specialties: - Frontend Web Development: React JS, HTML, CSS - Backend Web Development: Express JS, Django - Database Management: MongoDB, SQLite - Data Science: Python, Pandas, Matplotlib, OpenCV, scikit-learn I enjoy learning new things and networking with professionals from various industries. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like to connect. πŸ“§ Email: djlisko01@gmail.com ## Work Experience ### Senior Associate Software Engineer @ Terray Therapeutics Jan 2024 – Present | Monrovia, California, United States ### Data Scientist/Bioinformatician @ Stanford University Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Stanford, California, United States 🧬 Analyzed 30,000 genes from single-cell RNA sequencing data using Python's Pandas and Scanpy libraries. Identified 5 potential gene targets aimed at preventing Graft-Versus-Host Disease. πŸ›  Developed an automated data analysis pipeline using Python to streamline preprocessing, analysis, and visualization. This became a reliable tool for lab researchers, reducing data processing time by 50%. πŸ“Š Ensured data integrity through meticulous quality control measures using Python. This included data cleaning, normalization, and imputation, ensuring the reliability of research findings. ### Software Engineer @ Northeastern University Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 πŸš€ Engineered a Python application to automate drone flight route executions, reducing user intervention time from hours to seconds and increasing data collection efficiency by 200%. πŸ›  Seamlessly integrated three open-source drone simulators into a single application, empowering users to choose their preferred simulation environment and increasing research flexibility. πŸ“Š Leveraged scikit-learn to pinpoint 8 prevalent automated drone flight patterns. Conducted follow-up tests to establish data-driven benchmarks for selecting the best simulators for specific research purposes. ### Clinical Research Associate II @ PACT Pharma Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | South San Francisco, California, United States πŸ“Š Created a Python-based GUI application using openpyxl to automate data extraction from 5+ Excel files weekly, eliminating manual copy-pasting and saving 25 work hours per week. πŸ“ˆ Implemented automated data analysis features to generate daily summary reports for lab procedures, reducing report generation time from 1-2 hours to approximately 5 secondsβ€”eliminating 100% of user input errors. ### Graduate Research Assistant of Experimental Medicine @ The University of British Columbia Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 🧬 Utilized R programming to analyze 1,000+ bacterial DNA sequences, evaluating the effects of gut bacteria on the immune systems of 30 IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) patients. This research led to one publication in a high-impact journal. πŸŽ“ As a Ph.D. student, I investigated the therapeutic potential of type 1 regulatory (Tr1) T cells in treating IBD using a mouse model. This research was recognized with two presentation awards. 🀝 Collaborated with lab members on comprehensive bioinformatics and statistical analyses. Identified relationships between specific bacterial species, isolating 6 inflammatory-promoting bacteria. This work contributed to a peer-reviewed publication. ### Research Associate 1 B/H @ The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | 305 West 12th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 🦠 Investigated the oral microbiome in collaboration with 5+ researchers across two different projects. Analyzed over 1,000 bacterial and fungal sequences from 100+ patients, contributing to one peer-reviewed publication. 🧬 Evaluated multiple mycobiome databases to determine the one best suited for comprehensive fungal identification from DNA sequencing. This assessment corrected the originally misidentified fungus, enhancing the accuracy of research findings. ### Graduate Research Assistant of Biology @ Youngstown State University Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Youngstown, Ohio Area 🧫 Examined the effects of probiotics on microbial communities in the human gastrointestinal tract. Utilized microbial gDNA from fecal samples and multispecies probiotic pills for the study. πŸ”¬ Conducted qPCR on DNA isolated from human fecal samples to measure gene copy numbers of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria. πŸ“‹ Designed and developed a comprehensive application package for the Youngstown State Institutional Review Board (IRB), including consent forms and health-related questionnaires. πŸ“Š Analyzed extensive datasets, including 1,000+ 16s sequences, salivary cortisol ELISA, questionnaire results, qPCR, and T-RFLP data. Presented findings at seven national and two international conferences. πŸ§ͺ Managed lab operations, including supply organization, media preparation, and glassware maintenance. Coordinated three projects for MiSeq sequencing. πŸ“œ Installed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and served as an advisor for students on laboratory functions. ## Education ### Masters of Computer Science Northeastern University Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 ### Master's Degree in Biology Youngstown State University Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 ### Bachelor's Degree in Biology Youngstown State University Jan 2007 – Jan 2012 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/daniel-lisko - Website: https://djlisko01.github.io/personal-website/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/daniellisko JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/daniellisko/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23