Ashley Carroll

ashleyac@umich.edu | Greater Detroit Area, MI


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U of M Class of 2022


Master's in Bioinformatics


Bachelor's of Science
in Computer Science & Spanish


EDUCATION


University of Michigan

Fall 2020 - Winter 2022

500 S State Street | Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Master's in Bioinformatics

Coursework: Applied Biostatistics, Introductory Biochemistry, Bioinformatics Concepts and Algorithms, Research Responsibility & Ethics, Rigor and Transparency to Enhance Reproducibility

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University of Michigan

Fall 2017 - Winter 2021

500 S State Street | Ann Arbor, MI 48109

GPA = 3.8/4.0

Majors: Computer Science & Spanish

Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Management Systems, Web Systems, Operating Systems, Discrete Math, Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Spanish Linguistics, Techniques of Spanish Pronunciation and Oral Expression

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University of Salamanca

Summer 2018

37008 Salamanca, Spain

Study Abroad program through Cursos Internacionales and the University of Michigan

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EXPERIENCE


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Graduate Student Instructor

Fall 2021

Ann Arbor, MI

  • Instructed two 1 1⁄2-hour class sessions and responded to student emails diligently
  • Raised general issues that students were having in office hours and in class to the course instructor for further clarification
  • Graded homework assignments and provided thoughtful feedback to students for areas of future improvement

Bioinformatics Intern

Summer 2021

San Diego, CA (remote)

  • Built an automated pipeline to determine haplotype inheritance from large multi-generational families using SNV data
  • Participated in a usability study of REViewer software involving the analysis of visual alignments of reads in regions containing tandem repeats

Software Engineer Intern

Summer 2020

Irvine, CA (remote)

  • Implemented a backward compatible API with asynchronous http requests and concurrent goroutines to replace legacy code
  • Redesigned 3 services’ Dockerfiles using multi-stage builds specific to individual environments in order to automate the creation and tagging of images for Kubernetes deployment
  • Configured Helm alerts to fire when database availability or latency did not satisfy the service-level objective (SLO)
  • Analyzed historical trends and established graphical dashboards to identify database failures and performance reductions

Instructional Assistant

Fall 2019 - Spring 2021

Ann Arbor, MI

  • Facilitated lesson plans for weekly 2-hour lab section to clarify class content and foster students’ understanding
  • Educated students by holding office hours and answering questions on the Piazza forum in partnership with staff
  • Refined technical experience with Git, XCode, and the terminal in addition to troubleshooting bugs with students
  • Created supplemental slide deck for 1 of 5 major projects

IT Analyst Intern

Summer 2019

East Lansing, MI

  • Developed a questionnaire in an Epic environment which was implemented across the inpatient health system to enhance patient care, engagement, and tablet usage
  • Streamlined workflows in Epic for 4 units by coordinating 5 projects with clinicians and manipulating database records
  • Optimized patient safety by updating clinical documentation build in Epic to reflect the international standard for rehabilitation diet levels alongside 2 teams
  • Wrote SQL queries to be interfaced with Tableau in order to visually represent data regarding the ticket support system

Research Assistant/Web Developer

Winter 2019 - Winter 2021

Ann Arbor, MI

  • Built Speech Production Lab website to house all relevant research and lab content
  • Revamped team’s website using HTML, JavaScript, and Bootstrap to be mobile-friendly and accessible
  • Created a webpage that utilized JavaScript and CSS for language buttons which translate the page for Spanish and English users, while conferring with native Spanish-speaking team members on the Spanish translation
  • Consulted lead researchers to develop website features that meet the needs and aesthetics of the research team and users
  • Customized LimeSurvey and Qualtrics surveys using logic and branching to collect data on second language acquisition of study abroad programs

Residential Advisor

Fall 2018 - Spring 2020

Ann Arbor, MI

  • Formed an inclusive community among 40-60 residents by intentional interactions, campus resources, and programming
  • Collaborated with staff to execute engaging programs and educate students on multicultural themes
  • Supported the needs of over 1,000 residents in On-Duty and Community Center roles

IT Intern

Summer 2017

Troy, MI

  • Updated a network map and global threat map using software such as Cacti and Fortinet
  • Interacted with OEM customers and worked within the Customer Relationship Management system

SKILLS


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Agile Scrum

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Golang

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C++

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Python

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SQL

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MongoDB


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Git

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HTML

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JavaScript

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Linux

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Microsoft Office

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Cisco Equipment

HOBBIES & INTERESTS


sewing
Sewing

In my free time, I like to sew. I hope to one day start my own Etsy shop.

irish dance
Irish Dance

Freshman year of college I joined the Léim Irish Dance team at U of M to learn more about Irish Culture and Tradition.

graphic design
Graphic Design

After downloading some of Adobe's software, I've recently taken an interest in graphic design. This image of milk and cheese was intended to be an icon for a health app.