GDGourav Das
@gouravdas
Scientific Software Engineer specializing in drug discovery and cheminformatics.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Scientific Software Engineer with a strong background in drug discovery and cheminformatics. With a Master's degree in Medicinal Chemistry from NIPER Mohali, where I graduated as a Gold Medalist, I have honed my skills in developing innovative software solutions that address complex challenges in the pharmaceutical industry.
Currently, I work at Recursion, where I lead projects focused on reagent standardization and the development of internal tools that enhance laboratory efficiency. My experience at Schrödinger Inc. as a Senior QA Scientist has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of software testing and quality assurance in scientific applications. I am passionate about leveraging my technical expertise in Python, Django, and RDKit to contribute to advancements in drug discovery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Scientific Software Engineer
Recursion
May 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Led data normalization and standardization of the eMolecules catalog using RDKit, expanding the methodology into a generic platform for compound registration and building a user-friendly frontend. Developed an internal inventory and purchasing tool in VueJS, integrating live API calls and RDKit for compound metadata, and contributed to the in-house Chemistry ELN tool, Synthony, for retrosynthesis
Senior QA Scientist-I of LiveDesign
Schrodinger Inc.
Jan 2017 - Mar 2022 (5 years 2 months)
Led QA efforts for transitioning from third-party tools to RDKit, including replacing Enumeration, Preprocessor, Structure Search, MarvinJS Sketcher, and Image generation tools. Possessed extensive knowledge in handling various chemical file formats, identifying and filing approximately 50 bugs in the RDKit codebase. Developed an automation testing framework and authored automation scripts in Pyth
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NIPER, Mohali
M.S. (Pharm), Medicinal Chemistry
Grade: 9.86 (Gold Medalist)
Achieved a CGPA of 9.86 and was recognized as a Gold Medalist. Specialized in Medicinal Chemistry, gaining advanced knowledge in the field.
Jadavpur University
B.Pharm, Pharmacy
Grade: 9.00 (Gold Medalist)
Graduated with a CGPA of 9.00 and was awarded a Gold Medal. Completed studies in Pharmacy, building a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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