Steve Ayers, PhD – Steve Ayers, PhD

Program Leadership in Genomics & Health Technology

PMP, CISSP, PhD: Leading Complex Healthcare Programs

Program Leadership in Genomics & Health Tech

Strategic Program Direction: Led and steered transformative informatics initiatives in Genomics, directly enabling new clinical services and delivering significant business value.
Precision Medicine Implementation: Successfully implemented a Precision Medicine decision support system, revolutionizing therapy matching by integrating diverse clinical data sources.
Architectural Design & Translation: Guided architectural design processes, effectively translating complex, multi-stakeholder business needs into practical, scalable technical roadmaps.
Clinical Testing Program Launch: Directed the successful implementation of the clinical exome testing program, managing everything from service development and EMR integration to budget and regulatory compliance.
Secure Data Management: Established and enforced secure clinical data transfer policies utilizing cloud infrastructure and physical media to uphold confidentiality and integrity standards.
Operational Efficiency: Managed a software development project to enhance laboratory sample and asset tracking, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved operational output.

My Latest Posts

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Addressing the Looming Crisis in Clinical Diagnostics: A Call for Strategic Investment
Once in a while, it’s good to step back from the daily grind of lab operations, EMR integrations, and security reviews…
Unraveling the Potential: Incretin Mimetics in the Context of Public Health
As we traverse the broader terrain of biomedical science, the recently emerging class of drugs, called incretin mimetics, stands out with…

High Impact Results

I specialize in transforming intricate business and clinical requirements into scalable, high-value technical solutions. My proven track record involves:

Leading Transformative Initiatives: Successfully guiding high-stakes programs, including the implementation of Precision Medicine decision support systems and clinical exome testing programs, particularly within the cutting-edge field of Genomics.
Driving Technical Excellence: Overseeing architectural design, software development, EMR integration, and secure data handling, ensuring adherence to the highest regulatory and industry standards.
Building High-Performing Teams: Expertly managing and motivating diverse, cross-functional teams and forging strategic partnerships to ensure seamless, on-budget, and on-time product delivery.

Key Focus Areas: Program Leadership, Precision Medicine, Genomics Informatics, Clinical Systems Integration, Security and Compliance.

Core Competencies & Credentials

My expertise is built on a foundation of rigorous academic training and industry-recognized certifications, demonstrating a deep commitment to both project execution and technical security.

Certification	Area of Expertise
PMP	Project Management Professional
CISSP	Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CCSP	Certified Cloud Security Professional
Security+	IT Security and Compliance
Google Cloud Architect	Cloud Solution Design and Management
Azure MCSE	Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert

I hold a Ph.D. in Nutrition & Genetics from Cornell University, complementing my professional experience with a deep understanding of the scientific and technical underpinnings of genomics and healthcare data.

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