Caitlin Poling

Caitlin Poling has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Caitlin started their career at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2015 as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, where they managed transcription, assisted with lab publications, and worked on data management and publication editing. In 2016, they became a Sequencing Assistant at the Biofrontiers Next-Generation Sequencing Facility, where they performed wet lab tasks and managed inventory.

In 2018, Poling interned at NASA Ames Research Center, where they developed a database for spaceflight omics data and created analysis pipelines. Caitlin then worked at the Boston University Engineering IT as an Engineering Research Assistant, assisting faculty in operating and troubleshooting software problems. In 2019, they became a Mechanical Engineering Grader at the Boston University Department of Mechanical Engineering, grading assignments for the undergraduate statics course.

Poling also had a role as a Peer Educator at the University of Colorado Boulder Gender and Sexuality Center, where they conducted diversity and inclusion presentations and participated in outreach projects. Caitlin later joined Artisan Biotechnologies in 2021 as a Data Engineer.

In 2020, Poling worked at Invitae as a Bioinformatics Associate, where they developed algorithms for sequence analysis and quantitative data analysis. Caitlin performed exploratory ad-hoc analysis, designed commercial grade analytic processes and code, and visualized data. Additionally, they worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder, assisting with lab activities, grading assignments, and holding office hours.

Overall, Caitlin Poling has gained experience in data engineering, bioinformatics, teaching, laboratory tasks, research assistance, and peer education throughout their career.

Caitlin Poling began their education journey in 2015 at the University of Colorado Boulder, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and Psychology. Caitlin completed their undergraduate studies in 2018. Following this, Caitlin decided to further their education and enrolled in the University of Colorado Boulder once again, this time pursuing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Caitlin embarked on this new academic path in 2019 and successfully completed their master's program in 2020.