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David Williamson

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Senior Director - Bioinformatics Solutions at Strand Life Sciences
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

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.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Senior Director - Bioinformatics Solutions
Job Level
Senior
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
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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.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Senior Director - Bioinformatics Solutions
Strand Life Sciences
1-2024 - 5-2024
Director of Production Bioinformatics
TwinStrand Biosciences
7-2022 - 12-2023
Sabbatical (18 months, self-imposed) - Parenting and Music Study
Sabbatical / Personal Study
3-2012 - 6-2022
Director - Bioinformatics Services
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.
8-2011 - 2-2012
Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist
Illumina
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Education
2003 - 2008
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of California, San Francisco
2000 - 2002
Ecology and Systematic Biology
San Francisco State University
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