Rachel Ratajczak's Portfolio Website

Professional photo of Rachel in pink blouse

Hi, I'm Rachel Ratajczak, welcome to my website!

I am currently pursuing a master's degree in computer science with years of experience working as a biologist and research scientist in various laboratory and healthcare settings. I am seeking an internship in software engineering, data science, bioinformatics or machine learning.

I am eager to apply my skills in computer science, research, and biology to technology. I want to contribute to meaningful projects within the biotechnology industry where I can make a difference in people's lives.

Post graduation, I will be seeking full time employment opportunities.

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About Me

Rachel at desk coding
University Degree
Michigan State University B.S in Integrative Biology
University of Illinois - Springfield M.S in Computer Science

Summary

For the last couple of years I worked as a biologist where my key responsibilities were to analyze data, perform procedures on biological specimens, and research within the field.

I am currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science with the goal of integrating my background in biology and research into the healthcare sector. My passion lies in leveraging technology to solve complex problems, analyze data, and make informed predictions about health outcomes. I am eager to contribute to advancements in healthcare and medicine through my technical skills in computer science.

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Projects

HTML Portfolio Project

This project demonstrates the ability to think creatively and use html/CSS to create a responsive and accessible website.

Ant Simulation

Practiced using data structures such as LinkedLists and HashMaps and connecting to a GUI in Java.

Recipe Book Database Design

This project is in progress and I am learning how to organize and structure a database. This recipe book takes inspiration from Pinterest where users can post recipes and interact with other users post.

Expression of TEV Protease

My undergraduate research project that demonstrated the ability to research, run experiments, and present data.