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Summary

Taidan Johnson

Detail-oriented and driven IT professional with a strong background in bioinformatics, systems management, and web development. Adept at problem-solving, optimizing systems, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative technical solutions. Passionate about using technology to drive efficiency and solve complex challenges.

Education

Master of Science, Data Science

2024-2025

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2023-2024

Western Governors University

Awards:

  • WGU Capstone Excellence Award (Undergradate)
  • Exemplary work in IT Capstone Course (C769)
  • Exemplary work in Technical Communication Course (D339)
  • Exemplary work in Introduction to Communication (D268)

Certifications

CompTIA

  • A +
  • Network +
  • Security +
  • Project +

Stackable Certifications:

  • IT Operations Specialist
  • Secure Infrastructure Specialist

Miscellaneous

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • ITIL 4 Foundation GR671650605TJ
  • Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Linux Essentials

Publication

Mycobacterium Phage, Filch

Complete genomic annotation

NCBI National Library of Medicine

Professional Experience

System Administrator

2020 - Present

Hybrid

  • Lead deployment and maintenance of critical systems, improving uptime and security for organizational operations
  • Conduct system audits and troubleshooting, identifying and rectifying inefficiencies in IT infrastructure
  • Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding hardware resources, software implementation, and user data
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and support technology solutions aligned with organizational goals

Research Assistant

2021-2022

University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA

  • Conducted in-depth analysis of molecular simulations and data, extracting insights and adapting findings to support ongoing research
  • Deployed and optimized simulation software across distributed compute resources to enhance data throughput and scalability
  • Designed and implemented custom programs to streamline data ingestion and visualization, significantly boosting research productivity by reducing processing time
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable recommendations for research advancements
  • Contributed to the development of new methodologies, improving the accuracy and efficiency of molecular simulations