COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST · INDIA

Jaspreet Singh Pabla

R Shiny Developer · Data Visualization Engineer

📧 pablajaspreet94@gmail.com 📍 India 🐙 PablaOO7
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Senior Scientific Analyst II
Excelra Knowledge Solutions Pvt Ltd
Jan 2025 – Present
  • Built end-to-end multi-omics analysis pipelines across bulk RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, GWAS and proteomic datasets — including Seurat batch integration, UMAP visualization, differential expression analysis and functional annotation across disease indications.
  • Applied Geneformer transformer-based foundation model (~30M single-cell transcriptomes) and Cytetype for AI-assisted automated cell type annotation and 256-dim UMAP-based classification.
  • Delivered publication-quality visualizations — Heatmaps, oncoplots, bar/box/scatter/density/PCA plots — using modular, reusable R and Python scripts.
  • Designed and deployed a production-ready Streamlit application with OpenSearch API integration, ontology-based search with synonym support, adaptive metadata filtering, pagination and one-click dataset download.
  • Developed automated data acquisition pipelines integrating Qiagen OmicsLand API, GEO and S3 bucket downloads with metadata schema extraction and preprocessing workflows.
  • Worked on R Shiny applications for biomedical data workflows, focusing on session handling, user tracking and streamlined deployment using renv environments.
  • Designed modular SQL workflows across PostgreSQL and MySQL — query optimization via temporary tables, JOIN restructuring and data collapsing on large-scale database handling.
  • Performed data scouting and curation across rare disease indications from public biomedical sources including NCBI GEO, ArrayExpress, PRIDE and metabolomics databases.
  • Maintained reproducible, containerized analysis environments using Docker, renv and virtual environments with version-controlled pipelines.
scRNA-seqGeneformer StreamlitOpenSearch R ShinyPostgreSQL DockerNCBI GEO
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Bioinformatics Engineer I
Elucidata Data Consulting Pvt Ltd
Aug 2022 – Dec 2024
  • Developed RShiny applications and data visualization projects using R and Python programming languages and Shiny libraries for biomedical data analysis and visualization in B2B SaaS products.
  • Integrated Spotfire in-built visualizations with custom visualizations from JSViz framework, Spotfire MODS, Plotly.js, RShiny, and JavaScript-based Text Area scripts.
  • Utilized Spotfire's data functions and programming capabilities in R and Python for data transformation.
  • Created complex SQL queries through custom queries and information links for data ingestion.
  • Built a collection of reusable IronPython scripts stored within DXP for streamlined development.
  • Worked as a Spotfire developer, creating Spotfire dashboards for biological data using IronPython, R, SQL, Python, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Successfully contributed to multiple high-visibility projects by developing reports (using Rmarkdown) that facilitated data-driven decision-making for businesses.
  • Worked on client-facing projects involving MongoDB, pipeline development, and Docker for efficient data processing and analysis.
  • Developed pipelines and Docker containers to streamline deployment and ensure scalability across environments.
R ShinySpotfire IronPythonMongoDB Plotly.jsRmarkdown Docker
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Biomedical Data Analytics Fellow
Elucidata Data Consulting Pvt Ltd
Feb 2022 – Jul 2022
  • Hands-on training in Dockers, Pandas, Python Data-Analysis, R, and R Shiny.
  • Developed a dashboard for easy querying, visualization, and report generation.
  • Self-paced training through Udemy courses.
  • Involved in in-house industrial project based on R language, SQL and the Shiny framework.
  • The dashboard developed enables easy querying, allowing users to search, visualise, audit, and generate reports for an overview of many facets of datasets using a web-based GUI.
R ShinyPython SQLDocker
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Subject Matter Expert
Chegg Inc.
Mar 2020 – Jul 2022
  • Answered questions asked by students globally across biology and bioinformatics domains.
  • Followed quality parameters to solve Q&A with academic integrity.
  • Ensured that the guidelines of answering are strictly followed.
BiologyEducation
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Teaching Assistant and Counsellor
Enbee Education Center Pvt. Ltd
Nov 2018 – Dec 2019
  • Trained students for SAT, GRE, and TOEFL examinations.
  • Advised students on education opportunities, application procedures, visa applications, and other documentation for study abroad.
  • Liaised with students, other offices, and client institutions.
  • Assisted with the general running of the office to ensure smooth operations.
MentoringCounselling
Master of Science in Bioinformatics
Sardar Patel University
2015 – 2017
Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics
Sardar Patel University
2012 – 2015
🏆 Runner-Up
The Geometry Chronicles: A Tale of 3 Animated Stories
Plotnine Contest · 2025

A collection of generative-art animations created using Plotnine, exploring the intersection of data visualization and creative coding. This submission earned the Runner-Up position, standing out for its artistic interpretation of data.

🏅 Honorable Mention
Sustainable Milk Comparison
Posit Table Contest · 2025

An interactive table design focused on clarity, usability, and aesthetic presentation. This submission received an Honorable Mention, highlighting effective communication of structured data through modern table design techniques.

🎤 Conference Talk
Interactive and Reproducible Reports with Quarto
R/Pharma · 2025

A talk on building dynamic and reproducible reports using Quarto, combining R and Python within a single document, enabling interactive exploration with Observable JS, and incorporating scrollytelling techniques with the CloseRead extension for more effective and transparent data communication.

30 Days of AI with Streamlit
Streamlit/Snowflake · 2026

A hands-on learning challenge focused on building AI-powered applications using Streamlit. This project documents daily explorations, covering practical implementations of machine learning, generative AI, and interactive app development.

Interactive Meteorological Insights for Indian States
Posit Table Contest · 2024

This project presents meteorological data for various Indian states, featuring interactive tables and visualizations using ApexCharts and Toast UI, inspired by the aesthetics of Kung Fu Panda.

Plotnine: Artistic Potential of Data Visualization
Plotnine Contest · 2024

A showcase of three distinct entries in the Plotnine contest, highlighting the versatility of data visualization through artistic expressions and scientific analysis.

Interactive Shiny Dashboard: Exploring the Star Wars Universe
Shiny Contest · 2024

Embark on an intergalactic journey with our interactive Shiny dashboard! Explore key statistics of legendary characters, visualize the balance of the Force, and dive into the rich tapestry of Star Wars communities. This dashboard brings the epic saga to life through engaging data visualization.

Proteomics Advanced Winter School 2021
IIT-Bombay · 3-Week Workshop
Learned about gel-based, Mass spec-based, Targeted, Quantitative, and data-analysis techniques. In the third week, used tools like MetaboAnalyst, Reactome, and STRING for a project on "Global proteomics analysis of colon cancer vs control samples to understand biological alteration."
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AI Product Manager Nanodegree
Udacity · Earned August 13, 2021
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BioCurator Volunteer
BdataA / IBAB · Earned December 18, 2020
Volunteer biocuration work contributing to structured biological knowledge bases.
Data Analyst in Python
Dataquest · Earned October 27, 2020
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Whole Genome Sequencing of Bacterial Genomes - Tools and Applications
Technical University of Denmark × Coursera · January 30, 2020
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Disease Clusters
Johns Hopkins University × Coursera · May 17, 2020
Bacterial Genomes: Comparative Genomics Using Artemis Comparison Tool (ACT)
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute × FutureLearn · January 27, 2020
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