Maria Myrsini Gounari
Data Engineer - Bioinformatician
Koufalia,54
Summary
Recent Bioinformatics MSc graduate and current Data Engineer, with a background in Physics and expertise in data analysis, pipeline development, and computational methods. Experienced in modern data engineering tools and handling large datasets, with a focus on applying data-driven solutions to biological and real-world problems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
SIEM Data Engineering Associate
Pfizer
10.2023 - Current
- Built and optimized large-scale data pipelines Splunk, Google Chronicle) for high-volume datasets.
- Developed automated workflows Cribl) to process terabyte-scale data efficiently.
- Resolved pipeline issues, improving throughput and data quality.
- Documented data assets and workflows for maintainability and reproducibility.
- Designed and administered a custom database for large-scale datasets, ensuring data integrity, optimized queries, and secure multi-user access
Application Support Engineer
Accenture
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed multiple assignments simultaneously, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Addressed technical issues and guided end users through resolution.
- Strengthened client relationships through effective communication and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional support and resolving issues quickly.
Physics & Mathematics Tutor
Self-employeed
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Provided tailored tutoring in physics, mathematics, and statistics to students at various academic levels.
- Developed strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Undergraduate Intern – Nuclear Medicine Laboratory
AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted medical physicists with gamma-ray camera calibration, electron therapy procedures, and radiation safety protocols.
- Supported quality control, data collection, and analysis in diagnostic imaging workflows.
Education
Master of Science - Bioinformatics & Neuroinformatics
Hellenic Open University
Patras 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki 04.2001 -
Skills
Python, R, Bash, SQL, Matlab
Splunk, Chronicle, Informatica, Crowdstrike, Cribl ETL tools)
Linux, Windows
BLAST, Bioconductor, UniProt, NCBI, Ensembl, Network Analysis
Certification
AWS Solution Architect
Timeline
SIEM Data Engineering Associate
Pfizer
10.2023 - Current
Application Support Engineer
Accenture
09.2022 - 10.2023
Physics & Mathematics Tutor
Self-employeed
09.2018 - 08.2022
Undergraduate Intern – Nuclear Medicine Laboratory
AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki
07.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Bioinformatics & Neuroinformatics
Hellenic Open University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
04.2001 -