Dimitra Tsavachidou

Experience

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  MD Anderson Cancer Center

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2013

  Instructor (Faculty)

  Oncology, clinical trial biomarker development and implementation, genomics, translational research.Negotiated sponsored research agreements, for the purpose of developing prostate cancer diagnostic biomarkers.Promoted and offered customized services for reverse-phase protein arrays, DNA sample preparation, and other molecular biology assays to oncology investigators. Managed projects for the discovery and development of molecular markers and diagnostic/screening tools for predicting prostate cancer progression, renal cancer resistance and sensitivity to therapies.Trained and supervised scientific and technical personnel.NIH and CPRIT grants, IRB, ACUF and IBC protocols. Show less

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  Vastogen

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  President & Founder

  Led the company to a license agreement with a leading company in the Next Generation Sequencing market.Promoted technology to increase the accuracy of NGS and nanopore sequencing. Devised and implemented a successful strategy to pursue strategic partners/buyers.Established relationships with stakeholders and decision makers, including C-Suite leaders, within organizations in the next generation sequencing industry.Negotiated contracts. Deep understanding of the intellectual property landscape in the next generation sequencing field. Show less

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  Baylor Genetics

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2019

  Management of Clinical NGS

  • Achieved growth in Next Generation Sequencing operations.• Managed clinical laboratory operations related to genetic testing (carrier tests, whole exome sequencing and cancer panels) in a high-volume sequencing lab, CAP/CLIA certified.• Applied Lean 5S methodologies.• KPI reporting (Tableau, etc.)• Managed lab documentation: SOPs and other protocols, maintenance forms, CAP inspection checklists, assay validation protocols and reports, lab records, etc.• Extensive experience with Illumina workflows (Novaseq, HiSeq, MiSeq) and Ion Torrent. • Ensured compliance with CAP, CLIA, NY and other regulations related to LDT. Show less

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  Precision For Medicine

  May 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Drove revenue growth of the molecular services.• Excellent retention of Pharma clients. • Nurtured strategic partnerships with leading companies in the NGS industry: contributed to new services and revenue stream, dramatically improving our positioning in genomic and molecular diagnostics. Responsibilities• Excellent project planning to achieve operational goals.• Collaborated with stakeholders and led cross-functional teams to execute projects and initiatives.• Coordinated and managed the technical and operational aspects of projects, for our Pharma and Biotech clients conducting clinical trials.• Extensive client facing experience.• Monitored and tracked progress against project plans, timelines, and adjusted accordingly.• Regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.• Budgeting, Risk management, Billing & Forecasting.• Developed and maintained project documentation, including project scopes of work (SOW), project charters, change orders, status reports, and post‐project reviews.• Delivered projects on time, within scope, and within budget.• Applied Lean Six Sigma to streamline processes and reduce waste.• Directly coached and guided teams to ensure successful project delivery.• Extensive use of Microsoft Office, collaboration systems, Smartsheet and data visualization tools.• Prepared presentations and other client-facing materials.• Functioned as a Subject Matter Expert resource for Genomics, Bioinformatics, molecular biology, PCR, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), oncology and genetics.• Worked together with Quality Assurance to enforce GMP/GxP/ISO/CAP/CLIA regulations and standards within all aspects of the department. Show less

  • Director, Molecular Services

    Dec 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Associate Director

    May 2019 - Dec 2019
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  C&MBio Consulting

  Jan 2023 - now

  Consultant

  • Lean Six Sigma consultation• Project Management process setup, process improvement, auditing• Lab operations consultation

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  Ai made quick

  Feb 2024 - now

  Founder

  As the Founder of Ai made quick, I focus on making AI education and adoption more accessible through e-learning and practical solutions.AI Education: Develop courses that guide users through setting up and leveraging AI tools for tasks like email automation, project management, and more.Custom AI Solutions: Create AI-driven automations tailored to specific business needs.Community Building: Foster a collaborative community of learners with ongoing support and resources.Empowering Professionals: Design tools and tutorials that make AI accessible, even for non-technical users.Let’s work together to integrate AI into your professional toolkit with practical, ready-to-use solutions. Show less