Summary
I am a multicultural biological scientist passionate about biology and finding insights from biological data.
I was born in Japan, raised in China, and pursued higher education in the U.S. and Australia. I have worked in global companies, collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds.
My fascination with living organisms began in childhood, leading me to a biological science path. I am equipped with both molecular biology and data analytics skills as a trained biology researcher.
In the industry, I’ve engaged in advanced research and built strong relationships with academic, clinical, pharma, and service provider clients. My unique background and biological science expertise help me deliver tailored, client-focused solutions fit for local market.
Outside of work, I enjoy rock climbing, which help me stay balanced and inspired in both my personal and professional life.
Experiences
Industry
Illumina, Inc.
Current
Bioinformatics Specialist II
Role
Technical sales role focusing on bioinformatics software suite.
Duration
10/2022 ~ Present
Responsibilities
- Delivered technical sales presentations, product trials, and bioinformatics consultations for Illumina’s software and cloud-based solutions.
- Managed customer projects from evaluation through adoption, coordinating cross-functional teams and addressing cloud compliance requirements.
- Supported marketing initiatives and conducted competitor research to drive strategic positioning in the Japanese market.
Accomplishments
- Led the first implementation of Illumina’s NGS interpretation and reporting softwares in Japan, improving clinical reporting workflows.
- Supported the first successful deployment of Illumina’s LIMS solution in Japan, helping the customer streamline sample tracking and data management.
Tecan Group Ltd.
8/2021 ~ 10/2022
Sales Engineer
Role
Technical sales role focusing on liquid handling robotics design and demonstration.
Duration
4/2022 ~ 10/2022 (7mo)
Responsibilities
- Led customer engagements by translating technical needs into tailored liquid handling solutions, supported by consultation, presentation, live demonstrations, and custom protocol scripting.
- Designed and implemented custom workflows using EVO100 and FLUENT780 systems.
- Organized exhibition demos and provided comprehensive post-sales technical support.
- Trained end-users and resolved technical issues to ensure successful adoption.
Accomplishments
- Closed EVO100 system deal within 3 months of onboarding.
- Developed and showcased the FLUENT780-based colony picking system (Pickolo) at BioJapan.
- Drove the design and sale of Dream Prep, a high-throughput library prep system.
Sales Representative
Role
Sales role focusing on customer communication and distributor management.
Duration
8/2021 ~ 4/2022 (9mo)
Responsibilities
- Delivered tailored sales presentations and product demonstrations to prospective customers.
- Managed the sales funnel from lead qualification to deal closure, including quote generation and order processing, using CRM tools.
- Created detailed specification documents to support customer proposals and ensure accurate solution alignment.
- Supported international distributors through lead coordination, technical support, and regular training sessions.
- Conducted internal training for the Japanese sales team to strengthen product knowledge.
Accomplishments
- Closed competitive sales of benchtop dispenser systems (D300e).
- Resolved channel conflict between overlapping South Korean distributors, improving coordination and customer coverage.
- Streamlined sales operations by creating templates and automating repetitive tasks, improving efficiency and consistency.
Academia
Australian National University
7/2018 ~ 6/2020
Master of Science (Advanced) in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
Experiences
Biogeography Lab
Duration
1 yr
Topic
Correlated evolution of dorsal patterns and habitat types in the context of rock specialization. The genetic basis for patterning in H. binoei.
Works
Experimental design. Trait quantification. Phylogenetics with IQ-TREE (Maximum LIkelihood). Ancestral state reconstraction. Phylogenetic GWAS. Hypothesis testing. Coding with python and R.
University of California Davis
9/2014 ~ 6/2018
Bachelor of Science in Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity
Minor in Soil Science | Wildlife Fisheries and Conservation
Expereinces
Soil microbiology Lab
Duration
1yr 6mo
Topic
The effect of crop farm management strategy on soil bacterial community.
Works
Soil sampling with augers. Soil sieving. Soil microbial nucleic acid purification with QIAGEN PowerSoil Pro Kit. Nucleic acid QC with qubit. Spectrophotometry for soil phosphorus and nitrogen concentration. Acid bath. Autoclave. Lab inventory management.
Estuarine science lab
Duration
1yr 2mo
Topic
The effect of invasive spartina grass management strategies on environmental health and biodiversity.
Works
Soil invertebrate fauna processing. Microscopy. Soil invertebrate fauna identification. Wetland Flora survey. Soil organic matter measurement. Statistics. Presentation at a conference.
Biogeochemistry Lab
Duration
8mo
Topic
Mineralization ratios of nitrogen and phosphorus from decomposing litter in temperate versus tropical forests.
Works
Spectrophotometry with cuvette for soil nutrient. Foliar sample processing with liquid nitrogen. Soil and foliar matter micro-weighing. Mass spectrometry.
Herpetology Lab
Duration
3mo
Topic
Salinity tolerances and use of saline environments by freshwater turtles: implications of sea level rise. (western pond turtle, Actinemys marmorata)
Works
Seasonal project. Turtle trapping. Turtle measurement. Animal marking and identification.
Skills
- Nucleic Acid Extraction
- NGS Library Prep
- Liquid Handling Robotics
- Spectrophotometry
- PCR
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Statistics
- Secondary Analysis
- Tertiary Analysis
- Phylogenetics
- GWAS
- GIS
- Native Japanese
- Native English
- Native Chinese (Mandarin)
- Intermediate Spanish
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Salesforce.com
- SAP
- AWS
- Cloud Native Infrastructure
- WordPress
Certifications
The Certificate Examination for Bioinformatics Engineers
Japanese Society for Bioinformatics
Issued Dec 2022
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Issued Sep 2023 · Expires May 2027
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Issued May 2024 · Expires May 2027
DX Promotion Passport Level 3 (3 Certificates)
Digital Literacy Council
Issued May 2025
JDLA Deep Learning for GENERAL
Japan Deep Learning Association
Issued Sep 2024
Data Scientist Certificate Literacy Level 2024
The Japan Data Scientist Society
Issued Jan 2025
Information Technology Passport Examination
Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA)
Issued Mar 2025