Dave Varon

Dave Varon is a Principal Data Engineer at FogPharma since May 2020, where expertise is utilized in developing and implementing data strategies for innovative drug development. Varon also operates as the creator of YADA, a tech-agnostic data hub. Prior roles include Principal Data Engineer at Analgesic Solutions (2017-2020), where responsibilities included designing and maintaining data processing systems, and Bioinformatics Developer at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) (2010-2017), focusing on database and application architecture for oncology research. Varon's technical journey began with a Software Engineer position at AstraZeneca (2009-2010) and a Systems Analyst role at Fidelity Investments (2006-2009), preceded by extensive experience as Software Development Director at WGBH (1995-2006). Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Bioinformatics from Northeastern University (2014-2017) and dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Film, Television from Boston University (1991-1994).