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Tim Stockwell

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Director Advanced Research Informatics at Thermo Fisher Scientific
📍 Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Tim Stockwell is the Director of Advanced Research Informatics at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he leverages his PhD and deep expertise in software engineering, genomics, and bioinformatics. Described by colleagues as an exceptional, insightful, and organized leader, he has a history of managing complex software development for large-scale genome projects.

His recent personal development is heavily focused on the emerging field of quantum computing, having recently completed an introductory course. He actively follows and promotes Marylands initiative to become a major hub for quantum technology, indicating a passion for cutting-edge technological advancements and local innovation.

Unique fact: He holds a patent for a method to improve the production of reassortant influenza viruses.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Director Advanced Research Informatics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
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Quantum Computing
He is actively taking courses, sharing job openings, and promoting regional developments in the quantum computing space, particularly within life sciences.
Genomic Research
His career spans key roles in major genomics projects, including work on viral genomes and the sequencing of the human, mouse, and drosophila genomes at Celera.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Director Advanced Research Informatics
Thermo Fisher Scientific
8-2022 - 12-2025
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
10-2002 - 3-2016
Informatics Coordinator, Viral Genomics Affinity Group and Assistant Professor
J. Craig Venter Institute
8-1998 - 10-2002
Director, Software Engineering
Celera Genomics
6-1988 - 8-1998
Project Team Manager
The MITRE Corporation
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Education
1-2021 - 6-2024
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
George Mason University
1984 - 1988
BS
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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