Rajiv A. Banavali

Rajiv A. Banavali is a highly skilled automation and service engineer with extensive experience in laboratory automation and support. Currently serving as a Senior Service Engineer II at Moderna since September 2022, Rajiv specializes in troubleshooting, training, and maintenance of automation platforms. Prior roles include Senior Automation Operations Engineer at Ginkgo Bioworks, where Rajiv focused on root cause analysis and system support, and Automation Engineer at Foundation Medicine, leading maintenance and calibration efforts for automated liquid handlers. With a background in molecular technology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wake Forest University, Rajiv also completed the HMX Pro certificate program in Vaccines and Viral Immunology from Harvard Medical School, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional development in the field.