Brandon Barker brings a unique blend of computational expertise and health-focused biological research to his work. With a Ph.D. in Computational Biology from Cornell University, Brandon has dedicated much of his career to understanding complex biological systems and software His experience in various functional programming languages bridges both academic and industrial applications, particularly in developing robust, mission-critical systems. During his 12 years at Cornell University, Brandon worked extensively on high-performance computing and computational biology projects, creating sophisticated models for analyzing biochemical reactions and studying genetic interactions. His commitment to functional programming paradigms aligns well with building reliable, maintainable systems, while his unique combination of software engineering skills and scientific knowledge positions him to contribute to technology solutions that prioritize both performance and safety.