Surya Saha

Surya Saha is a Technical Scientific Program Manager at Velsera, a role held since January 2023, where contributions focus on precision engine technologies. Previously, Surya served as a Senior Bioinformatics Analyst at the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, directing bioinformatics research for a USDA NIFA CAPS project on citrus greening. Experience includes a Technical Program Manager position at Seven Bridges, emphasizing interoperability standards and strategic development, and a Principal Research Computing Specialist role at the University of Arizona, leading data integration for genome assemblies. Surya's academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science from Mississippi State University and a robust history of research and leadership across various institutions, with significant involvement in plant pathology and computational biology initiatives.