Tierra Farris

Tierra Farris is a highly qualified professional with extensive experience in software engineering and bioinformatics analysis. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineering and Programming Associate and Senior Bioinformatics Analyst at Baylor College of Medicine since March 2021, Tierra has a strong background in software development from a role as a Software Developer Intern at Viking Cold Solutions, Inc., and has also contributed to education as a Senior Tutor at Trilogy Education and a Teacher at Fusion Academy. Prior experience includes a Graduate Research Assistant position at the University of Texas Medical Branch, where Tierra conducted research on transcriptional regulatory functions in microbial pathogenesis, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Texas Medical Branch and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Ball State University.