Sandhya B S B S

MSc Bioinformatics graduate with hands-on experience in NGS data analysis, genome annotation, and multi-omics projects. Skilled in Python, R, Linux, and industry-standard bioinformatics tools, with additional exposure to machine learning and healthcare analytics. Passionate about transforming complex biological data into meaningful insights for research, product development, and clinical impact.

Known for strong documentation, teamwork, and adaptability across technical, analytical, and project-oriented roles.

Bioinformatics Researcher - University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK - Bangalore

(2025-02 - 2025-12)

Performed end-to-end genome annotation and NGS data analysis. Guide: Dr. Raghavendra Gunnaiah

• Performed end-to-end genome annotation of Punica granatum ('Bhagwa') using BRAKER3, Augustus, and Singularity on Linux/HPC environments.
• Executed NGS preprocessing and quality control workflows including FASTQC, Trimmomatic, alignment (BWA/Bowtie2), and post-processing with Samtools.
• Contributed to the project "Comparative Genomics of Ceratosystis fimbriata Isolates" by generating alignment files, organizing assemblies, and performing preliminary comparative analyses.
• Implemented demultiplexing strategies for large NGS datasets to improve read separation and downstream pipeline performance.
• Developed and maintained pipeline documentation ensuring reproducibility, accuracy, and structured reporting for research outputs.
• Collaborated with senior researchers to troubleshoot workflow issues and refine bioinformatics analysis steps for improved efficiency.

MSc - Bioinformatics - Garden City University, Bangalore (2023 - 2025)

BSc - Chemistry, Botany & Zoology (CBZ) - Govt. First Grade College, Yelahanka (2020 - 2023)

Pre-University Course - PCMB - Govt. PU College, Yelahanka (2018 - 2020)