Title: Senior Solutions Architect for Cloud Computing
Company: Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Peter Wilkinson, Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Scientists for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Bioinformatics and Data Science.
Mr. Wilkinson, a senior solutions architect for cloud computing in the health care and life sciences division at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Inc., since 2022, has been instrumental in his role over the past few years. Responsible for advising pharmaceutical companies on leveraging AWS features to optimize data and laboratory processes, his work focuses on implementing advanced computing and networking solutions, reflecting years of dedication to improving scientific understanding through modern research tools.
Before being acquired by AWS, Mr. Wilkinson joined Sober Grid in 2020 as a senior data scientist and director of research and development. In this position, he continues to play a pivotal role in developing an application designed to support individuals in maintaining sobriety. Mr. Wilkinson’s responsibilities include overseeing clinical trials and training software engineers to understand complex data-collection methodologies, ensuring the application’s scientific rigor and effectiveness. Additionally, since 2019, he has served as a senior system analyst at Sophic Alliance Inc., where he continues to contribute his expertise in data science and systems analysis.
Leveraging over 20 years of success and expertise, Mr. Wilkinson was a senior bioinformatician at Rush University Medical Center, conducting research on gut health and advancing understanding of microbiome interactions from 2021 to 2022. Between 2014 and 2019, he was a senior research associate at Case Western Reserve University, where he contributed to significant projects in bioinformatics and molecular biology.
Mr. Wilkinson’s earlier tenure as a senior bioinformatician and information technology coordinator at the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute of Florida from 2009 to 2014 was a defining period in his career, during which he was instrumental in establishing and designing the network infrastructure for the Vaccine Institute. In 2012, he successfully transitioned the laboratory to a new facility without any downtime. Mr. Wilkinson’s innovative implementation of a future-proof cloud system and advanced protective cabling set new standards within the field.
Among other influential roles, Mr. Wilkinson worked as a senior bioinformatician and programmer analyst at the Université de Montréal, as a bioinformatician at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, and as a customer relationship management and technology consultant at InforMax, beginning in 2001. He started his career in 1999 as a bioinformatician at Concordia University. Throughout these positions, Mr. Wilkinson developed extensive experience in data science well before it became a widely recognized discipline.
Mr. Wilkinson’s academic background began with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and a Bachelor of Science in computer science applications from Concordia University in Montreal in 1998. Years later, in 2019, he earned a Master of Science in systems biology from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, which provided him with advanced knowledge crucial to his later roles in research and development. In addition to his degrees, Mr. Wilkinson received a graduate certificate in bioinformatics from The University of British Columbia in Vancouver in 2006 and an AWS-certified solutions architect credential from AWS, valid from 2023 to 2026. Born in England and raised in Canada, he is fluent in both French and English.
Mr. Wilkinson has also demonstrated civic engagement by coaching an extramural soccer team from 2017 to 2018, reflecting his commitment to community involvement beyond scientific circles. As a seasoned researcher, he has authored numerous publications and has submitted several successful grant applications in his area of expertise.
In light of his achievements, Mr. Wilkinson has been recognized through several honors, including an Excellence Award from VTR Florida for his work on laboratory infrastructure transitions and a National Award for grant development related to new techniques for flow photometry. He attributes his success to his ability to connect information technology with scientific research, supported by a robust background in data science and bioinformatics. His capacity for clear communication between information technology professionals and scientists has facilitated collaborative innovation across disciplines as he continues to make an impact on the industry.
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