John Phan
University of British Columbia '22, Computer Science
contact:
johnphan010@gmail.com
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github:
github.com/johnphan96
About
Studying Computer Science with a degree in Biochemistry, I am fascinated
by the intersection of software and life science.
I discovered my passion for software development during my time as a
research assistant in a Bioinformatics lab at UBC. After completing my
Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, I immediately sought to immerse
myself in programming and enrolled in UBC's BCS program.
I was introduced to Java and object-oriented programming through a
project-based course at UBC. However, my curiosity
pushed me to seek online resources to learn Python, which culminated in
the creation of a couple of nostalgic games.
Currently, I am learning web development in HTLM, CSS, Javascript and
creating this personal website.
Skills
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Work Experience
Research Assistant: Michael Smith Laboratories
Gemma: Tools and Database for for meta-analysis of functional genomics data
VariCarta: Database for genomic variants found in ASD subjects
- Wrote Python scripts to analyze datasets and parsed results for a lab personnel’s PhD thesis.
- Lead curator for the development of the new database VariCarta, curated and entered over 50 datasets.
- Trained and led a team of 3 curators on data entry, lab meetings, and progress reports.
- Used CLI and Bash Commands in Linux to create virtual environments to execute pipelines and databases.
- Maintained up-to-date wiki documents and wrote new standards for VariCarta database.
- Analyzed and extracted data from experiments to in-house database Gemma.
- Leveraged knowledge in Python, R, Linux, Bash CLI
Software Projects
- Developed a fitness training application using Java that allows users to easily create and follow workouts
- Incorporated persistent data storage to allow users to archive and load workouts
- Integrated an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) to enhance user experience
- Utilized: Java, Swing, GUI, GitHub, Data Persistence, JUnit testing, Object-oriented Programming
- Created a classic snake game in Python using the Pygame module
- Inspired from learning object-oriented design in a software design course
- Utilized: Python, Pygame, PyCharm, Tkinter, Object-oriented Programming
- Developed a pong game in Python using the Turtle module that allows up to two players
- Creative project motivated by the desire to learn Python and apply systematic software design principles
- Utilized: Python, Turtle, PyCharm
