Michael Tommie McDuffie

Michael Tommie McDuffie is an experienced technology leader in the field of bioinformatics and data engineering, currently serving as the Infrastructure and Modernization Group Lead on the Design Team at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc., where responsibilities include managing legacy bioinformatics infrastructure and mentoring team members. Previous roles include Lead Software Engineer at Joyn Bio, where efforts focused on data warehousing solutions, and Principal Data Engineer at Harvard Medical School, managing extensive health insurance claims data. As the Founder of Viden, a software consultancy, and in leadership positions at institutions such as the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital, Michael has demonstrated expertise in software development, data architecture, and team management, complemented by advanced degrees in Bioinformatics and Computer Science.