About Sahir Kotadia
Sahir Kotadia - Professional Summary:
Sahir Shiraz Kotadia
Phone: 9819804585
Email: skotadia@purdue.edu
Permanent Address:
A/114, Yuwan Apartments, Mt. Mary Road,
Bandra (W), Mumbai 400-050
Objective
To obtain a full-time position in the field of Biology/Biotechnology, utilizing my analytical abilities, practical knowledge and communication skills.
Sahir Kotadia - Professional Experience:
Work Experience
Student Intern
Phillip SanMiguel, Director Purdue Genomics Facility, IN
- · Wheat/Maize Genome sequencing; DNA sequencing (May 2008-Aug. 2008)
- · Performing BAC and shotgun sequencing in order to unravel
the genetic code of the wheat/maize genome
- · Identification of numerous retrotransposons in the wheat/maize genome
- · Applying a host of PERL techniques/custom-written programs and utilizing NCBI and
GenBank database information in order to optimize the above mentioned process.
Undergraduate Researcher
Dr. Arnold Stein, Purdue University, IN
- · Chromatin structure and gene regulation; Biotech (Sept. 2007- Dec. 2007)
- · Facilitated DNA sequencing using mini-gel preparation technique
- · Reported Lab activities by submitting lab reports on weekly basis.
Laboratory Assistant
Tree Physiology Laboratory, Purdue University, IN (June 2007-Sept. 2007)
- · Prepared cell cultures and various laboratory solutions.
- · Performed extensive autoclaving of a host of laboratory equipment.
- · Maintained safety and sterile conditions in laboratory
Intern
Therapeutic Drug Manufacturing Lab, Mumbai, India (May 2007-June 2007)
- · Worked in collaboration on drug testing analysis, project for the
drug ‘Tramadol’, before its release in the commercial market.
- · Demonstrated use of High Performance Liquid
Chromatography (HPLC) and its various techniques
Head-desk Assistant,
D.S. and Sons Travel Agency, Mumbai, India (April 2005-July 2005)
- · Advised customers, answered queries and provided best
possible advice and suggestions on passport, ticketing, visa issues.
- · Resolved customer queries and attended to all customers.
Sahir Kotadia - Education:
Education
Purdue University W. Lafayette, IN : May 2009
Bachelor of Science : Biological Sciences
Minor : Biotechnology
GPA : 3.26/4.00
Skills
Fluent in PERL, JavaScript, HTML computing languages
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