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Yazhou Sun

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Senior Director of Data Science Production Engineering at Natera
📍 Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States

Yazhou is a technology leader with over 18 years of experience in bioinformatics, data analytics, and cloud systems within the life sciences sector. He has a proven history of architecting data automation systems and leading teams through successful ISO certifications and FDA-regulated projects. He earned his PhD from Penn State University.

He is the founder of two technology companies, Shannon Inc. and Shenzhen Diagnoa Genomics. As CEO, he successfully commercialized a cloud-native data analysis platform that was adopted by diagnostic labs and instrument manufacturers.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Senior Director of Data Science Production Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States
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Bioinformatics Automation
Throughout his career, he has led the architecture and development of various high-throughput, automated genomics data analysis and data management systems.
Cloud-Native Platforms
Developed multiple cloud-based systems, including Atlas OS and the Advanced Microbial Genomics Platform, leveraging AWS for elastic and resilient data analysis.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Senior Director of Data Science Production Engineering
Natera
8-2024 - 9-2025
Director of Bioinformatics
Azenta Life Sciences
8-2017 - 11-2023
Founder, Tech Lead, & CEO
Shannon Inc
7-2017 - 10-2022
Cofounder, Tech Lead, & CEO
Shenzhen Diagnoa Genomics Technology Co. Ltd.
4-2015 - 6-2017
PI, Acting Director of Bioinformatics
ATCC Center for Translational Microbiology (ATCC-CTM)
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Education
2006 - 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Penn State University
2012 - 2012
Professional Training
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
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