Team:Pretoria UP/Team

Axel Tyler Ind
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Field Of Study And Year

Bsc Information Sciences: Information Science, Genetics Double Major (3rd year)

Skills
Technical
  1. Proficiency in academic writing
  2. Programming in languages including: Java, Perl, Python, C#, C++, Assembler, R, VBS
  3. Scripting languages (with an emphasis on PowerShell)
  4. Database design, creation and management
  5. Experience in Scrum and Waterfall design methodologies for large projects
  6. Strong understanding of the Boolean algebra underlying the AND Gate component of the proposed system
Non-technical
  1. Very strong verbal presentation skills
  2. A functional understanding of genetic principles and computer modelling
  3. Team leadership skills
Hobbies
  1. Scientific reading (with a focus on Artificial Intelligence)
  2. Casual Programming
  3. Guitar
  4. Sailing
  5. Creative Writing
Motivation for Igem Participation

Biotechnology, although not my chosen field of study, is one of my enduring interests. The opportunity to work alongside some of South Africa’s most capable young scientists, in pursuit of a novel application for existing, and created, constructs, is extremely appealing to me on a personal level. As a Computer Science student, I lack the practical capabilities of some of my peers, but am extremely interested in learning and participating to the best of my ability. /

In terms of my future studies, I believe that the knowledge gained throughout the course of this project will provide invaluable insight into unexplored approaches to the field of Artificial Intelligence. Novel problem-solving, using biologically inspired computer systems, has become a complex and fascinating part of modern information sciences; and, I believe, this project will afford me an incredibly rich learning opportunity.