Kai Waldrant

Bioinformatician · Freelance Webdeveloper · Tech Enthusiast

I am a bioinformatician with experience in data flow automation and analysis pipelines. Although my expertise is with genomics (NGS) I do not exclude proteomics or other disciplines. I’m interested in learning Machine Learning and AI. My background as a lab technician gives me an advantage in understanding where the data comes from and the expected outcome. I’m always looking for ways to update my skills and learning new ones e.g. software development.

Skills

Languages

  • Native language: Dutch
  • Fluent: English

Programming Languages & Tools

bioinformatics programming

  • Linux

    Linux

  • Perl

    Perl

  • Python

    Python

  • R

    R

  • php

    php

  • Rshiny

    Rshiny

  • flask

    Flask

webdevelopment

  • HTML5

    HTML5

  • CSS3

    CSS3

  • JavaScript

    JavaScript

Tools

  • visual studio code

    vs code

  • Github

    Github

  • AWS

    aws

Experience

Bioinformatician consultant

Science Talents
July 2021 - March 2022
ZNA Middelheim (July 2021 - March 2022)
  • Automate data analysis for sars-cov-2 ngs.
  • Create Framework for sequencing data analysis (python): pipelines, user frontend (flask), ...
  • Data management of sequencing data.
  • Implementation of Illumina MiSeq instrument.

Application developer

A.M.L, Sonic Healthcare Benelux, Antwerp
November 2020 - July 2021
  • Develop application solutions (PHP).
  • Create new website with umbraco technology.
  • Analyze and restore existing PHP/MySQL applications (cyberattack).

Bioinformatician

Multiplicom, a part of Agilent Technologies, Niel
September 2018 - October 2020
  • Programming pipelines for ISO17025 and R&D projects.
  • Troubleshooting pipeline issues.
  • Maintain and update existing pipelines for data processing and analysis of sequencing data.
  • Data backup in AWS.

Lab Technician

Multiplicom, a part of Agilent Technologies, Niel
May 2015 - October 2020
  • Setting up ISO17025 accredited laboratory (MASTR Facility).
  • Perform genetic testing on samples (multiplex PCR, DNA sequencing) according to GLP.
  • Perform quality control testing.
  • Validation of methods, equipment and computerized systems.
  • Ordering and maintenance of equipment and consumables.
  • Responsible for temperature logging and alarm intervention.
  • Automation.
  • Training of new personnel.
  • Customer support.

Lab Technician

Centre for Microbial and Plant Genetics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Heverlee
February 2013 - April 2015

Lab Technician - Abroad

University of Washington, Seattle
May 2014 - May 2014

Education

Advanced Bachelor Bioinformatics

2017 - 2018
Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen, Rijselstraat Brugge
Internship: Development of sequencing quality trending platform for Illumina MiSeq, MiniSeq and NextSeq instruments
Multiplicom, a part of Agilent Technologies

Post Graduate Bioinformatics @ Home

2012 - 2015
Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen, Rijselstraat, Brugge

Pharmaceutical and Biological Laboratory Techniques

2009 - 2012
Department Applied Science and Education, Plantijn Hogeschool, Antwerpen
Thesis: Synthesis and Biological activity of new multi-target naphthalimide and Bisnaphthalimide derivatives.
Robert Gordon University, School of Pharmacy and Life Science, Aberdeen, Scotland

Interests

Apart from being a programmer and web developer, I am also an aspiring builder (Home renovation). My love for travel can be perfectly combined with acting as a photographer.

When forced indoors, I like to read fantasy books, love going to the cinema with my wife, be an aspiring chef, and spend a large amount of my free time exploring the latest technology advancements.

But the most important interests are my lovely daughter and wife!

Awards & Certifications

  • Workplace first aid (Red Cross) and evacuation steward.
  • BVLT vzw 2011-2012 for best thesis (Plantijn Hogeschool)