Dinakar Kulkarni

Dinakar Kulkarni has established himself as a leader in developer tooling and clinical data science at Genentech. As Developer Tooling Lead, he specializes in implementing data science principles in clinical reporting environments. His expertise is demonstrated through his role as instructor for the course "Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting," where he teaches intermediate-level concepts combining data science tools with clinical reporting practices. His course covers crucial areas including version control, risk assessment in codebases, and the implementation of data science principles in clinical settings. His work focuses on bridging the gap between traditional clinical reporting and modern data science methodologies, helping professionals understand how to effectively apply tools like R and Python in clinical contexts. His expertise in DevOps practices and agile methodologies contributes to Genentech's mission of advancing healthcare through innovative data science applications.