Jeffrey Tratner

Jeffrey Tratner is currently the Vice President of Software Engineering for the R&D Platform at Myriad Genetics, a position he has held since February 2023. Prior to this role, he served as the Senior Director of Software Engineering at the same company starting in May 2021.3

Background and Education

Tratner graduated with an A.B. from Brown University, where he studied from 2002 to 2011. His professional experience includes significant roles in software engineering, particularly in bioinformatics, where he has focused on optimizing computational pipelines for genetic testing.1

Professional Contributions

In his role at Myriad Genetics, Tratner has been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency of bioinformatics workflows. He has spoken at industry events, such as DNAnexus Connect, discussing the importance of fast iteration in bioinformatics pipeline development. His work emphasizes modularity and computational reuse to improve the speed and accuracy of genetic testing processes.2

Skills and Expertise

Tratner is noted for his expertise in open-source technologies and GitHub, which he leverages to streamline engineering processes. He is recognized as a highly skilled engineer, with a passion for using technology to advance scientific research.1