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An experienced Director and Technical Program Leader with 20+ years of expertise in successfully managing complex, large-scale technology portfolios and driving organizational change. I specialize in Project Management of Science and Technology projects, establishing data-driven key performance metrics (KPIs), ensuring process consistency, and drastically improving project velocity, particularly for firmware and software development cycles (dry lab) and molecular therapeutics and cell models (wet lab). My background is rooted in advanced technical systems (HPC, distributed storage, AI/ML workflows), molecular biology research and regulated compliance (HIPAA, CLIA), providing the necessary deep technical fluency to drive productivity across both technical and scientific domains. Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations at the intersection of computational biology, biostatistics, and engineering, build consensus among diverse stakeholders (internal, federal, academic and commercial), and secure $15 Million+ in competitive funding by translating organizational needs into actionable, compliant program strategies.…An experienced Director and Technical Program Leader with 20+ years of expertise in successfully managing complex, large-scale technology portfolios and driving organizational change. I specialize in Project Management of Science and Technology projects, establishing data-driven key performance metrics (KPIs), ensuring process consistency, and drastically improving project velocity, particularly for firmware and software development cycles (dry lab) and molecular therapeutics and cell models (wet lab). My background is rooted in advanced technical systems (HPC, distributed storage, AI/ML workflows), molecular biology research and regulated compliance (HIPAA, CLIA), providing the necessary deep technical fluency to drive productivity across both technical and scientific domains. Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations at the intersection of computational biology, biostatistics, and engineering, build consensus among diverse stakeholders (internal, federal, academic and commercial), and secure $15 Million+ in competitive funding by translating organizational needs into actionable, compliant program strategies.

James C. Baldwin

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An experienced Director and Technical Program Leader with 20+ years of expertise in successfully managing complex, large-scale technology portfolios and driving organizational change. I specialize in Project Management of Science and Technology projects, establishing data-driven key performance metrics (KPIs), ensuring process consistency, and drastically improving project velocity, particularly for firmware and software development cycles (dry lab) and molecular therapeutics and cell models (wet lab). My background is rooted in advanced technical systems (HPC, distributed storage, AI/ML workflows), molecular biology research and regulated compliance (HIPAA, CLIA), providing the necessary deep technical fluency to drive productivity across both technical and scientific domains. Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations at the intersection of computational biology, biostatistics, and engineering, build consensus among diverse stakeholders (internal, federal, academic and commercial), and secure $15 Million+ in competitive funding by translating organizational needs into actionable, compliant program strategies.…An experienced Director and Technical Program Leader with 20+ years of expertise in successfully managing complex, large-scale technology portfolios and driving organizational change. I specialize in Project Management of Science and Technology projects, establishing data-driven key performance metrics (KPIs), ensuring process consistency, and drastically improving project velocity, particularly for firmware and software development cycles (dry lab) and molecular therapeutics and cell models (wet lab). My background is rooted in advanced technical systems (HPC, distributed storage, AI/ML workflows), molecular biology research and regulated compliance (HIPAA, CLIA), providing the necessary deep technical fluency to drive productivity across both technical and scientific domains. Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations at the intersection of computational biology, biostatistics, and engineering, build consensus among diverse stakeholders (internal, federal, academic and commercial), and secure $15 Million+ in competitive funding by translating organizational needs into actionable, compliant program strategies.

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An experienced Director and Technical Program Leader with 20+ years of expertise in successfully managing complex, large-scale technology portfolios and driving organizational change. I specialize in Project Management of Science and Technology projects, establishing data-driven key performance metrics (KPIs), ensuring process consistency, and drastically improving project velocity, particularly for firmware and software development cycles (dry lab) and molecular therapeutics and cell models (wet lab). My background is rooted in advanced technical systems (HPC, distributed storage, AI/ML workflows), molecular biology research and regulated compliance (HIPAA, CLIA), providing the necessary deep technical fluency to drive productivity across both technical and scientific domains. Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations at the intersection of computational biology, biostatistics, and engineering, build consensus among diverse stakeholders (internal, federal, academic and commercial), and secure $15 Million+ in competitive funding by translating organizational needs into actionable, compliant program strategies.

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Work Experience

Independent R&D Scientist & Technical Lead (Diagnostics & Bioinformatics) at Self Employed (various organizations)

July 1, 2025 - Present

Technical consulting for electronics/hardware with focus on medical device ruggedization, hardening, and alignment with government use cases. Authored scientific and business materials for grant applications, contracts, and proposals, translating organizational needs into actionable work plans. Modeled and applied advanced synthetic biology concepts, including mRNA splicing modulation as molecular switches for controlled expression and therapeutic design. Led grant and business development for award-targeted programs; defined scope and technical requirements for new work.

Senior Molecular Biologist, DR3/GS14 (R&D Program Manager) at US Air Force

February 1, 2011 - September 1, 2025

Data-driven productivity: Established KPI-driven metrics on HPC/Analytics Core to measure throughput and optimize resource allocation. Portfolio connectivity: Managed a $15M+ portfolio across 20+ projects spanning federal agencies, academia, and industry partners, ensuring program success. Change & consistency: Founded and managed a $2.5M Pathogen & Human Genomics Core, implementing organizational change and modernization. AI/ML/DL workflow deployment: Pioneered deployment of AI/ML workflows (PyTorch, TensorFlow) with large-scale storage (Ceph) to enable predictive modeling for therapeutics. Security & compliance: Implemented DISA STIG/RMF/ATO; HIPAA/CLIA data governance; mentored teams on secure design and regulatory requirements.

Molecular Biologist, DR2/GS12 (Molecular Diagnostics) at US Air Force

May 1, 2008 - February 1, 2011

Molecular diagnostics duties within a CLIA-regulated context; supported rapid PCR/sequencing workflows; contributed to data management, analytics, and cross-functional initiatives to improve diagnostic throughput and accuracy.

Molecular Laboratory Advisor (Volunteer) at Claflin University

August 1, 2018 - Present

Graduate mentor for six MS and honors students, guiding technical direction in research projects. Led IP modeling and bioinformatics for targeted cell therapy concepts (including CRISPR-based approaches and non-CRISPR genomic transformations). Coordinated therapeutic-focused labs and supported grant coordination for oncology-related studies.