Jan 2013 – Present7 years 5 months
Greytown
Liaising with Maize Breeders, Agronomists & Data Processing to ensure trial data is loaded, analysed & accessed as needed. Assist & troubleshoot software issues, as well as providing training on new systems. Generate macros to help streamline tasks & improve efficiency.
May 2012 – Dec 20128 months
Utilize study documentation including CRFs, Data Validation Specification, Cleaning guidelines etc.
Generate and close queries or apply self-evident corrections to the data according to the relevant guidelines
If necessary conduct reconciliation of SAEs and notify relevant Safety Groups of possible issues for their action
Perform clinical coding if appropriate to role within the project team
If required liaise with 3rd party vendors to clean electronic data
Ensure all documents...
Jun 2010 – Jun 20111 year 1 month
Performed statistical analysis on sugarcane performance data
Performed selection of promising varieties to enter into plant breeding trials, both office and field selections
Participated in selection of valuable genotypes to include in next generation germplasm
Participated in selecting and initiating crosses to produce true seed for breeding trials
Liaised with selection officers
Created a genealogical database to facilitate calculation of breeding values, relatedness...
Jan 2007 – Dec 20093 years
In the Department of Genetics from 2007 to 2009.
Position involved assisting with the students' practical demonstrations as well as tutoring them in the following subjects:
In 2007: GTS 161: Introductory genetics
In 2008 and 2009: GTS 251(Organisation of Genes and Chromosomes) and 261 (Genetic Analysis and Manipulation)
2008 – 2011
Key topics of dissertation: Genealogy, human fertility and fecundity, evolution, human behaviour, cultural inheritance, statistical analysis; South Africa and the United States.
2003 – 2006
Activities and Societies: Member of Golden Key Honour Society
1998 – 2002
Activities and Societies: Full Colours (Academics) 2001 & 2002 Student Counsellor 2002
Also participated in studies of Evolution of Interactions as a student.
