David Williamson

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DISC Type : scd

Senior Director - Bioinformatics Solutions at Strand Life Sciences

Seattle, Washington, United States

Overview

David is a senior bioinformatics leader with 26+ years of experience designing and scaling computational platforms for genomics, oncology, and immunology. A PhD from UC San Francisco, he specializes in creating AI/ML and GenAI systems on AWS for life sciences. Colleagues describe him as an incredible, open-minded, and keen analytical scientist.

Outside of his scientific work, David is a dedicated volunteer with Bloodworks Northwest and a passionate musician, having taken a sabbatical to study piano and guitar. He is also an accomplished endurance athlete, demonstrating significant personal discipline and commitment in his hobbies.

Unique fact: David successfully completed the Cascade Crest 100, a grueling 102-mile trail endurance race with over 25, 000 feet of elevation gain.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

AI/ML in Life Sciences
His career focuses on developing AI/ML and GenAI solutions on AWS for molecular diagnostics and life sciences, underscored by his recent AWS certifications in Machine Learning.
Genomic Diagnostics
He has extensive experience leading the development of NGS bioinformatics workflows for cancer detection and monitoring, such as the ClonoSEQ and ImmunoSeq assays at Adaptive Biotechnologies.
Bioinformatics Solutions
In his current role, he architects bioinformatics solutions, generates statements of work, and manages customer relationships, bridging science with cloud architecture.

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Work History

9-2024
Senior Director - Bioinformatics Solutions at Strand Life Sciences
1-2024 - 5-2024
Director of Production Bioinformatics at TwinStrand Biosciences
7-2022 - 12-2023
Sabbatical (18 months, self-imposed) - Parenting and Music Study at Sabbatical / Personal Study
3-2012 - 6-2022
Director - Bioinformatics Services at Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.
8-2011 - 2-2012
Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist at Illumina

Education

2003 - 2008
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of California, San Francisco
2000 - 2002
Ecology and Systematic Biology from San Francisco State University

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And David

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