Carl Llewellyn
Biologist
B.Sc. (Hons.)
Email:
cllewellyno@gmail.com
Location:
British Columbia, Canada
Summary
I am a dedicated and technically literate biologist with 5 years of experience in professional software development, statistical analyst, data assembling, and data interpretation (C#, GIS, Python, R, SPSS, Excel, and SQL). I hold extensive fieldwork and animal behaviour experimentation experience in academic and professional roles.
Technical Skills
- Programming: C#, Golang, and Python.
- Mapping: GIS (ArcGIS and QGIS).
- Data: R, SQL, and Excel.
Biological Experience
- Managed genomics database for the Molecular Genetics Lab of the Canadian Federal Government.
- Grizzly bear camera trap setup and data analysis.
- Salmon database correction and analysis.
- Fieldwork research and animal experimentation roles.
Certifications
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and AED.
- Firearms - Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).
Publications and Texts
Is the restoration of Ursus arctos to its historic range across the lower 48 US states possible?
Polarization does not contribute to motion vision in Madagascar hissing cockroaches
(Gromphadorhina portentosa)
British Columbia Central Coast Conservation
Units and COSEWIC Ranks - Maps
British Columbia Central Coast Conservation
Units and COSEWIC Ranks - Table
Professional Experience
July 2022 - Ongoing
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Government of Canada, BC
Biologist
- Management and correction of Salmonid genetics data using postgreSQL, R, and C#.
- Consists of over 6 million records with several normalized tables.
- Includes fluidigm assays for pathogenic data.
- Genetic Stock IDs for differentiation of Salmonid populations, including wild and hatchery data.
- Random forest classifier data design and management for disease analytics.
- Software development (C# and ASP.NET) to design an integrated input and extraction application for field and lab users.
- Ongoing work with first nations and other external stakeholders in fisheries management and disease reporting.
May 2021 - June 2022
BC Public Service, BC
Technical Analyst
- Full-stack .Net, C#, and Java application development.
- Analysis and management of hardware and software assets required for employees.
- Achieved through database management using SQL, R, and Python for integration with user interfaces.
- Organization and management of data has allowed for a 60% more efficient deployment of devices to users.
- Reverse engineering of compiled C# and C++ libraries using dnSpy, JustDecompile, and hexadecimal viewers to achieve custom functionality of applications.
- Maintained and repaired the hardware and software of technical equipment.
Jan 2021 – Mar 2021
Simon Fraser University, BC
Research Assistant
- Utilized Y-Maze experimentation for Aphomia sociella pheromone research.
- Showed adaptability and attention to detail through experimental design flaw corrections and accurate data.
- Fieldwork included bumblebee queen lures to understand pheromone attractants to hives.
Dec 2020 – Jun 2021
Raincoast Conservation Foundation, BC
Salmon GIS Data Analyst Volunteer
- Used ArcGIS and QGIS in conjunction with R and Excel for large governmental data set analysis and technical input.
- Analysed fish, wildlife, and habitat management in populations, biological status, and hatchery enrichment across British Columbia.
- Graphically and succinctly showed areas not previously highlighted that require the attention of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
University of Victoria, BC
Grizzly Bear Camera and Data Analyst Volunteer
- Analysed data and scored camera trap footage to investigate the impact of human activity on grizzly bear behaviour.
- Designed and created (in C#) CSV database management through bespoke software. This increased data input efficiency by over 70 %, along with a 90 % increase in data accuracy.
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
Stanley Park Ecological Society, BC
Invasive Plant Removal and GIS Volunteer
- Identified, removed, and destroyed invasive species resulting in over 90 % decrease in invasive species in removal areas, along with over a 50 % increase in native species recovery.
- Created invasive species atlas using ArcGIS to map invasive species across Stanley Park.
Sep 2020 – Oct 2020
InstaRain Irrigation Ltd., AB
Irrigation Technician
- Installed, troubleshooted, and maintained irrigation systems.
- Included use of diesel-powered air compressors and many types of irrigation systems including surface, sprinkler, drip, and sub irrigation.
Oct 2018 – Sep 2020
University of Bristol, UK
IT Technician Supervisor
- Tier 1 and 2 customer service position where customers brought in laptops and phones.
- Through the use of demonstrations of technical protocols and customer service, I trained and monitored new staff resulting in a highly recommended customer service.
- Controlled workflow through a triage ticket system, resulting in an efficient and highly recommended service by our customers. Included services for overcoming language barriers with non-English speaking students.
- Configured virtual firewalls, VMware machines, routers, and switches.
- VPN and remote desktop troubleshooting and configuration through an organisational network.
- Most common application software troubleshot was VMWare, R, ArcGIS, SPSS, Gmail, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Office 365, Visual Studio, Git, OneDrive, Mendeley, Zotero, Chrome, Firefox, and Skype.
- Included Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10; Linux Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu, and Red Hat based distros; Mac OS X 10.6 through to macOS 11; iOS 8 through to iOS 13; and Android 4 through to Android 11.
Oct 2015 – Sep 2017
Freelance
Neural Network Architect and Data Software
- Through my design of bespoke student university application assistance software, I obtained thousands of dollars in revenue that funded a portion of my education.
- Researched and modelled neural networks written in C# for simple personality simulation.
Oct 2016 – Sep 2017
Office Care Services Ltd, UK
Regional Administrator
- Managed timesheets, holidays, and cleaning supplies of London’s Office Care Ltd employees using Excel, resulting in maintainable booking and tracking.
Jul 2014 – Jul 2015
Save Britain Money, UK
Project Leader, Software Developer, and Data Analyst
- Managed a highly client-recommended team focused on communication, service, and product quality.
Feb 2013 – Jul 2014
B2bxi Ltd, UK
Software Developer
- Researched and used Xcode with objective C++ development for the iOS platform.
- Scheduled strict, weekly deadlines and meetings to guide application development.
Education
2020
University of Bristol, UK
Bachelor Of Science (Honours) - Biology (3.7 GPA)
- Developed and utilised animal tracking and experiment automation software in C# and C++
- Independently collected data in a laboratory environment.
- Summarised statistics (using R) which was submitted for publication.
- Authored a literary review on grizzly bear status in USA
- Focused on the Federal Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan and current management.
- Presented scientific literature to non-technical audiences
- Trained in public speaking with an emphasis on explaining technical subjects to non-technical audiences.
- Sensory biology
- A focus on chemoreception, with a review on polar bears and their hunting methods.
- Ecology
- Field (surveys), mathematical, and molecular methods to understand individuals to communities.
- Quantitative and Computational Methods
- Study and extensive use of Excel, R, and SPSS for data entry and statistical analyses.
- Conservation Biology
- Understanding the key drivers of biodiversity loss and how to investigate solutions.
2017
Gower College Swansea, UK
A Levels (UK) and High School Diploma
- High school diploma and A Level (UK) Computer Science (A*), Biology (A), and Chemistry (B).
Licenses and Certifications
2020
St. John Ambulance, BC
Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and AED
2020
RCMP, Canada
Firearms - Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)
Wilderness Expedition Experience
I have years of solo, off-trail, map-and-compass wilderness expedition experience. Single expeditions have lasted up to 26 days in locations ranging from the mountains of Arctic Scandinavia and Canada, many areas of British Columbia and Alberta, to many mountainous areas of the USA and the deserts of California.