Prashant Vaidyanathan

Prashant Vaidyanathan is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in data science, software development, and research within esteemed organizations. Currently serving as Director of Data Science and Software Development at Oxford Biomedica, Prashant also holds the position of Group Lead in Data Architecture. Prior roles include Senior Researcher and Researcher at Microsoft, where Prashant led the development of a biological knowledge graph and contributed to lab automation projects. Previous experience encompasses technical advisory at Nona Software Foundation and various research and teaching assistant roles at Boston University, where Prashant completed a PhD and MS in Computer Engineering. Academic training also includes a BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. Throughout a career marked by innovation, Prashant has collaborated on multiple strategic partnerships and developed software solutions, positioning as a leader in the integration of technology and biological data.