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Hi, I'm Ryan Tunkel, a bioinformatics programmer with experience working on data automation projects in the scientific research field. I enjoy utilizing my skills in Python, Linux CLI, and cloud platforms like AWS to streamline workflows and help teams work more efficiently. I also love sharing my knowledge through technical presentations and workshops to support my coworkers. I've worked across different roles, from freelance data analysis helping local businesses to engineering projects in town management. With a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and a concentration in Cybersecurity, I'm passionate about solving problems with technology and working collaboratively to achieve our goals.…Hi, I'm Ryan Tunkel, a bioinformatics programmer with experience working on data automation projects in the scientific research field. I enjoy utilizing my skills in Python, Linux CLI, and cloud platforms like AWS to streamline workflows and help teams work more efficiently. I also love sharing my knowledge through technical presentations and workshops to support my coworkers. I've worked across different roles, from freelance data analysis helping local businesses to engineering projects in town management. With a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and a concentration in Cybersecurity, I'm passionate about solving problems with technology and working collaboratively to achieve our goals.

Ryan Tunkel

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Hi, I'm Ryan Tunkel, a bioinformatics programmer with experience working on data automation projects in the scientific research field. I enjoy utilizing my skills in Python, Linux CLI, and cloud platforms like AWS to streamline workflows and help teams work more efficiently. I also love sharing my knowledge through technical presentations and workshops to support my coworkers. I've worked across different roles, from freelance data analysis helping local businesses to engineering projects in town management. With a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and a concentration in Cybersecurity, I'm passionate about solving problems with technology and working collaboratively to achieve our goals.…Hi, I'm Ryan Tunkel, a bioinformatics programmer with experience working on data automation projects in the scientific research field. I enjoy utilizing my skills in Python, Linux CLI, and cloud platforms like AWS to streamline workflows and help teams work more efficiently. I also love sharing my knowledge through technical presentations and workshops to support my coworkers. I've worked across different roles, from freelance data analysis helping local businesses to engineering projects in town management. With a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and a concentration in Cybersecurity, I'm passionate about solving problems with technology and working collaboratively to achieve our goals.

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Hi, I’m Ryan Tunkel, a bioinformatics programmer with experience working on data automation projects in the scientific research field. I enjoy utilizing my skills in Python, Linux CLI, and cloud platforms like AWS to streamline workflows and help teams work more efficiently. I also love sharing my knowledge through technical presentations and workshops to support my coworkers.

I’ve worked across different roles, from freelance data analysis helping local businesses to engineering projects in town management. With a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and a concentration in Cybersecurity, I’m passionate about solving problems with technology and working collaboratively to achieve our goals.

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Work Experience

Bioinformatics Programmer at Human Genome Sequencing Center, Baylor College of Medicine

May 31, 2025 - July 23, 2025

Head Programmer for S3-Catapult, TOPMed, and GREGoR AnVIL data automation projects. Utilized Python, Linux CLI, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, AWS S3 buckets, Globus, and GoAnywhere to automate data validation, normalization, and submission processes to streamline scientific research workflows. Gave technical presentations and workshops to educate coworkers and maintained codebases for ease-of-use.

Freelance Data Analyst at Self-Employed Contractor

January 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025

Assembled datasets, analyzed CRMs and contact information, and retrieved lost data from a device. Used Excel for database management. Helped a local real estate agent improve advertising capabilities.

Town Engineer Paid Intern at Town of Mount Airy

August 31, 2019 - July 23, 2025

Project Head of town-wide sidewalk and mailbox improvement project. Leveraged AutoCAD to create sketches and mockups for town road routing decision-making. Performed site inspection, file organization, and door-to-door correspondence with residents.