I also work as an environmental genomics consultant with a background in molecular ecology and mycology with a passion for bioinformatics and data analysis.  I specialize in creating tools to help make sense of complex DNA sequencing data, especially from environmental samples for biomonitoring applications.

I currently lead the Informatics Unit at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics at the University of Guelph.  Our team supports BOLDsystems, a platform that provides access to over 20M public DNA barcode records and tools via public pages and our free account-based workbench.

Previously, I was a Research Associate III at the University of Guelph, developing bioinformatic tools to process DNA metabarcoding data. You can check out some of my work on my GitHub repositories and Google Scholar page.  My collaborative approach has led to invited scientific talks in the government and academic realms, as well as numerous peer-reviewed published papers.

In my past role as a Research Scientist (SE-RES-2) at Natural Resources Canada, I tackled various projects, helping the group make sense of DNA data from their environmental samples and how this may impact forest management practices.

In my consulting work, I've worked with multiple clients, providing insight into DNA-based environmental data to address government agency mandates and helped to spearhead a new international eDNA standardization task force.

What keeps me going is my genuine love for bioinformatics and data analysis.

I'm always open to discussing how my enthusiasm and skills can contribute to your projects. Let's connect and explore potential collaborations!