What Type Of Person Thrives In The Biotechnology Industry, According To A Software Engineering Manager At A Biotechnology Company
To thrive in the biotechnology software engineering industry, a high-value employee needs "mixed knowledge of skills," combining "deep domain knowledge" of biotechnology with strong software engineering and architectural capabilities—"being able to build things and also picture things." This blend of technical expertise and industry understanding is key to success.
Biotechnology, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Domain Knowledge, Problem-Solving
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Danny Tran
Manager, Software Engineering
Biotechnology Company
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
John Hopkins University - Bioinformatics M.S.
Biology & Related Sciences
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
LGBTQ, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Individuals who thrive in the biotechnology industry possess a blend of domain expertise and software engineering skills.
2. Strong software architecture skills are highly valued, enabling professionals to envision and build comprehensive solutions.
3. Combining deep knowledge of the biotechnology field with the ability to translate that knowledge into software solutions makes one a highly sought-after employee in this industry.
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How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
People who thrive in this industry tend to have a mix of skills. This includes deep domain knowledge of how the biotechnology field works. That's the first part.
The second part is having software engineering skills. This means being able to build things and also picture them. It's not just fundamental software engineering skills, but also software architect skills.
Being able to see the big picture and mix the capability to build things with domain knowledge makes you a high-value employee.
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