I'm Reena, a Computer Science and Bioinformatics student at the University of Toronto focused on building computational tools that make complex biological questions tangible. My work spans molecular data pipelines, interactive visualization, and interdisciplinary research that bridges lab science with software engineering.

• Analyzed prairie biodiversity and extinction dynamics using R and Python across 200+ field transects, surfacing stability and dominance signals for restoration planning.
• Modernized the Bio-Analytic Resource (BAR) with Flask + SQLAlchemy services that expose 5+ TB of curated gene expression data to dozens of research groups.
• Delivered interactive R Shiny and Python dashboards that turn ecological and genomic datasets into accessible decision-support tools.
• Built predictive software systems, from ML-driven epidemiology engines to adaptive NLP typing assistants that reduce keystrokes for accessibility-focused users.

• Curiosity about how algorithms, statistics, and biological systems intertwine.
• A commitment to rigorous, reproducible research—clean code, tested pipelines, and transparent visuals.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration, whether debugging a data pipeline, shaping UI/UX flows, or learning new wet-lab techniques like PCR, DNA extraction, and gel electrophoresis.

I'm energized by roles that blend biology, computation, and design—bioinformatics, health tech, ecological modeling, or any space where better tools unlock better scientific questions.

Bioinformatics Infrastructure Modernization | Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, React

• Built Flask APIs and dynamic ORM models powering 5+ TB of curated plant genomics datasets.
• Streamlined preprocessing workflows and data validation for 30+ research groups within the Bio-Analytic Resource (BAR).

Accessibility-First Communication Platform | Kotlin, Flask, Firebase, Jetpack Compose

• Co-engineered adaptive typing tools with real-time difficulty scaling, multiplayer modes, and personalization features.
• Reduced keystrokes by 55% through probabilistic NLP prediction and Clean Architecture services.

Assistive Predictive Text System | Python, Flask, Spring Boot, NLP

• Built cross-platform APIs and UI components that accelerate typing for users facing communication barriers.
• Implemented probabilistic text prediction and accessibility-focused design patterns.

Disease Spread Modeling | Python, pandas, NumPy, PyTorch

• Designed ML workflows that analyze epidemiological datasets and surface outbreak forecasts through interactive dashboards.

Prairie Stability & Species Extinction Modeling | R, Shiny, tidyverse

• Visualized long-term biodiversity data from 200+ prairie transects, enabling scenario exploration via interactive graphs and analytics.

Real-Time Graphics Showcase | C++, OpenGL, Shader Programming

• Created a procedurally generated Martian landscape with dynamic lighting, textured models, and animated assets.

Low-Level Game Engine | MIPS Assembly

• Implemented capsule physics, collision detection, and gravity to recreate the classic gameplay loop at the instruction level.

Clean Architecture Weather Analytics | Java, Maven, JFreeChart

• Integrated real-time and historical APIs to power interactive visualizations, Mercator maps, and personalized forecasts.

Rotten Tomatoes Preference Modeling | Python, NetworkX, pandas

• Modeled film relationships with weighted graphs and trees to provide genre-aware recommendations.

Narrative-Driven Python Game | Python, OOP

• Designed puzzles, progression mechanics, and UI flows that capture the bustle of UofT life.

Aug 2025 – Present · Toronto, Canada

• Explore plant gene expression and environmental stress response data sets under Dr. Nicholas Provart.
• Develop Flask-based APIs, SQLAlchemy models, and visualization services within the Bio-Analytic Resource (BAR).
• Implement pipelines that keep large-scale gene expression datasets reproducible, discoverable, and lab-ready.

Apr 2025 – Aug 2025 · Toronto, Canada

• Collected biodiversity data across fragmented prairie habitats to study extinction dynamics under Dr. Benjamin Gilbert.
• Applied R (tidyverse/ggplot2) to analyze species dominance and demographic stochasticity.
• Communicated findings through research posters and scenario briefs highlighting restoration implications.

Jul 2024 – Present · Toronto, Canada

• Plan and coordinate large-scale social and networking events for 100+ CS students.
• Manage logistics, budgeting, and communications, ensuring accessible and inclusive programming.
• Support promotional campaigns that consistently boost student participation.

Oct 2025 – Present · Toronto, Canada

• Support hospital operations, patient navigation, and community health programs.
• Engage with initiatives that promote accessibility, inclusion, and preventive care while gaining insight into hospital innovation.

Sep 2022 – Aug 2023

• Delivered reliable customer service, handled POS operations, and supported day-to-day store logistics.

Skills developed: Patient support, healthcare navigation, event planning, project coordination, customer experience, leadership.

• Advanced bioinformatics algorithms
• Genomic data visualization techniques
• Distributed systems architecture
• Cloud-native bioinformatics pipelines

• 🧬 Computational genomics & stress-response visualization
• 📊 Bioinformatics toolchains and reproducible data visualization
• 🌱 Ecological modeling and population dynamics
• 🤖 Machine learning for healthcare and epidemiology
• 🧠 Accessibility-focused human-computer interaction

Bachelor of Science (Honours) — Computer Science & Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (2023 – 2027)
Activities: Trinity College, Computer Science Student Union (Social Committee Associate), Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP), Research Excursions Program (REP)

• University of Toronto Scholar; active researcher in the Provart Lab on computational gene expression tools.
• Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Molecular Genetics, Computational Biology.

High School Diploma (2010 – 2023)

• Valedictorian, Governor General’s Academic Medal recipient, Student Council President.
• Activities: Concert Band (Saxophonist), Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Badminton.