Kristyn Ferber

Bioinformatics Programmer

Greater Washington DC Area · (202) 630-0596 · kristyn.ferber@me.com

I am an aspiring programmer with extensive technical experience in the medical, research, and computer networking industries. I am looking to combine my work experience, technical skills, and my evolving programming skills to transition to the Bioinformatics field. I recently completed the Montgomery College Java Web Development Bootcamp. Additionally, I am learning new technologies through Code for DC, Women Who Code, Code & Coffee meetups, Sololearn, FreeCodeCamp, and Udemy. I bring a dedication to excellence, keen attention to detail, and a collaborative nature to your team.

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
  • Languages: Java 8, HTML, Python
  • Version Control System: GitHub
  • Platforms: WIndows, MacOS, Linux
  • CLI: Gitbash, Terminal, Bash
  • UI Frameworks: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap4
  • IDE: IntelliJ, Eclipse, IDLE, PyCharm
  • Frameworks: JPA, Hibernate, Spring Boot
  • Template Engine:Thymeleaf
  • Project Build Tools: Maven
  • Databases: H2, MySQL

Awards & Certifications

  • Sololearn.com Java Tutorial Certificate
  • Sololearn.com HTML Fundamentals Certificate
  • Sololearn.com JavaScript Tutorial Certificate
  • 2020 NYC Coders Hackaton #hackforblacklivesmatter Winner

Relevant Experience

Project Specialist

Olean General Hospital
  • Assisted with the management of system implementation projects and follow up support.
  • Assisted other I.S. staff with the configuration, installation, and maintenance of hardware, software and interfaces.
August 2003 - August 2004

Systems Analyst

Exeter Hospital
  • Provided project management support for new and ongoing projects.
  • Provided technical support for current clinical systems including: MIDAS, MEDITECH, and T-System.
August 2001 - August 2003

Sr. Network Analyst/Spectrum Engineer

Cabletron Systems/GNTS
  • Monitored and troubleshot Spectrum Enterprise Manager installations.
  • Remotely monitored and troubleshot customer’s networks.
August 2003 - August 2004

Experience

Clinical Research Coordinator

Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Data Abstraction of Apollo Research Subject Materials
  • Protecting the Privacy and Integrity of Research Participants and Programs
  • Data Entry and QC of Complex Data Sets
  • Assist with the training and mentoring of team members
  • Author department SOPs
  • CAP Inspector
Aug 2022 - present

Research Histotechnologist

Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Routine Histology, including microtomy, cryotomy, embedding.
  • Slide Scanning using Aperio
  • Cut and prepare slides for LMD
  • CAP Inspector
Mar 2020 - Aug 2022

Lead Histotechnologist

Tower Health
  • Organized and directed the daily activities of the department laboratory.
  • Responsible for supervising laboratory personnel.
  • Processed tissue specimens for routine, IHC, and special stains to confirm diagnosis.
Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

Sr. Histology Specialist - Immunofluorescence

Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Responsible for the daily operation of the Immunofluorescence Laboratory.
  • Optimized current staining protocols and validated new antibodies coming into the laboratory.
  • Assisted Interventional Radiology by performing adequacy evaluations for renal biopsies
  • Performed ELISAs for anti-GBM and PLA2R detection
  • Developed and Refined department SOPs
October 2015 - August 2018

Histotechnologist

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
  • Performed routine histology on surgical and cytological specimens.
March 2014 - October 2015

Latent Print Technician/Photographer

American Systems
  • Managed and directed the timely processing of multiple cases for latent prints at the same time.
  • Recognized developed latent prints during each processing method.
  • Lifted latent prints photographically.
September 2008 - June 2010

Education

Montgomery College

Certificate
Java Web Development
January 2020 - March 2020

Boston University

MS - Biomedical Forensic Science

GPA: 3.21

August 2002 - May 2006

Houghton College

BS - Biology

GPA: 3.53

August 2002 - May 2006

Southern New Hampshire University

AS - Computer Information Systems

Transferred into Houghton

August 2002 - May 2006

Interests

Apart from being a web developer, I enjoy spending time outside with my dogs, Nala and Oliver. We like to kayak, hike, and camp. I volunteer my time with Prince William County.

I also enjoy moonlighting as my own handywoman, starting knitting I sometimes finish, and reading books that I will struggle to finish if they don't hold my full attention in the first chapter.