T V. Venkatesh Ph.d. (Venky)

T(Venky) V. Venkatesh, Ph.D., PMP has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. T(Venky) V. is currently serving as the Senior Director of Project Management at C2N Diagnostics since June 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Project Management at the same company from August 2021 to July 2023.

From 2016 to 2023, Venkatesh worked as an Independent Consultant in the field of biotechnology. T(Venky) V. provided consultation on genomics, bioinformatics, regulatory, and data sciences projects. T(Venky) V. also conducted technical due diligence for clients investing in startup companies and identified targets for gene editing.

In 2020 and 2021, Venkatesh served as the Senior Program Manager and Principal Investigator at EUROFINS BIO-ANALYTICAL SERVICES, where they managed bioanalytical projects and collaborated with external clients and toxicological or clinical partners. T(Venky) V. ensured scientific integrity, compliance, and timely delivery of projects.

In 2019, Venkatesh worked as a Senior Business Process Project Manager at MILLIPORESIGMA through Randstad, USA. T(Venky) V. led cross-functional teams for new bio-product commercialization and implemented project management best practices.

Other notable roles include Senior Program Manager at Eurofins Biopharmaceutical Product Testing from 2018 to 2019, Senior Project Manager at Alcami Corporation from 2017 to 2018, and Associate Director of Research and Development at Edison Agrosciences, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. T(Venky) V. also has a long-standing experience at Monsanto, where they served as a Study Director, Project Leader, and Yield Trait Discovery Lead in various capacities from 1999 to 2016.

Additionally, Venkatesh served as the Chair of ILSI-CCDB WG at the International Life Sciences Institute from 2011 to 2015.

Overall, Venkatesh has extensive experience in project management, biotechnology, genomics, bioinformatics, regulatory affairs, and data sciences in both industry and consultancy settings.

T(Venky) V. Venkatesh, Ph.D., PMP has a diverse education background. T(Venky) V. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Molecular Biology from Jawahar Lal Nehru University. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's Degree in Plant Genetics and Breeding from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, and a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture from the same institution.

In addition to their academic achievements, Venkatesh has also obtained several certifications. T(Venky) V. holds certifications in Drug Development and Drug Discovery from Coursera, which were obtained in March and February 2018, respectively. Furthermore, they are a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute. T(Venky) V. acquired this certification in January 2017 and is also certified by The Project Management Institute (PMI) for the same qualification.