Vinay Rajput

Experienced Bioinformatics data analyst specializing in NGS data analysis with over 6+ years of expertise. Proficient in Python and R, with a solid background in bioinformatics pipeline development and the analysis of complex genomic datasets. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and applying statistical models to derive impactful insights. Passionate about using cutting-edge technology to support precision medicine and personalized healthcare. Aspiring machine learning practitioner, eager to integrate ML techniques into bioinformatics for advanced predictive modeling and data-driven discoveries.

• Full Stack Data Science Program (1-year), iNeuron, Bengaluru, 11/21/22, Comprehensive training in data science, covering full-stack data analysis and machine learning.
• Python Online Certification, 04/01/20, Course: 'Learn to Code in Python 3: Programming from Beginner to Advanced'. Gained advanced proficiency in Python programming.

• Bioinformatics pipelines development
• Metagenomics
• Cancer Genomics
• Variant calling
• Microbial Genomics
• Single-cell Genomics
• Oxford Nanopore Sequencing
• Machine Learning
• Data Analytics

• English
• Hindi

• Integrated genomic and functional analysis of Streptomyces sp. UP1A-1 for bacterial wilt control and solanaceae yield increase, M. Kaari, R. Manikkam, J. Joseph, S. Krishnan, K.K. Annamalai, A. Khan, V. Rajput, Gene Reports, 37, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genrep.2024.102012
• Wastewater surveillance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 in open drains of two Indian megacities captures evolutionary lineage transitions: a zonation approach, S. Zambre, P. Katarmal, S. Pawar, S. Dawkhar, P. Iyer, V. Rajput, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-34448-7
• Early detection of KP.2 SARS-CoV-2 variant using wastewater-based genomic surveillance in Pune, Maharashtra, India, V. Rajput, R. Das, R. Pramanik, Journal of Travel Medicine, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1093/jtm/taae097
• Genome sequencing and protein modeling unraveled the 2AP biosynthesis in Bacillus cereus DB25, H.V. Dhondge, V.T. Barvkar, S.G. Dastager, M.S. Dharne, V. Rajput, International Journal of Food Microbiology, 413, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110600
• Genomic surveillance reveals early detection and transition of delta to omicron lineages of SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater treatment plants of Pune, India, V. Rajput, R. Pramanik, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-30709-z
• Production of poly-gamma-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) from sucrose by an osmotolerant Bacillus paralicheniformis NCIM 5769 and genome-based predictive biosynthetic pathway, P.G. Nair, E. Joseph, R. Yadav, V. Rajput, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-04522-0
• Spatio-temporal variation of the microbiome and resistome repertoire along an anthropogenically dynamic segment of the Ganges River, India, R. Samson, V. Rajput, Science of The Total Environment, 872, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162125
• Water Hyacinth microbiome: metagenomic cues from environment and functionality in urban aquatic bodies, R. Yadav, V. Rajput, M. Dharne, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.09.531941
• Campus Sewage Water Surveillance based dynamics and infection trends of SARS-CoV-2 variants during third wave of COVID-19 in Pune, India, V. Malik, V. Rajput, R. Pramanik, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.02.23286683
• Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis in Patients with Intracranial Sino-Venous Thrombosis and Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Young, V.A. Prabhu, V. Rajput, R. Yadav, Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 25, 2022, https://doi.org/10.4103/aian.aian_393_22
• Metagenomic mining of Indian river confluence reveal functional microbial community with lignocelluloytic potential, V. Rajput, R. Samson, 3 Biotech, 12, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-022-03190-7
• High throughput sequencing based direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 fragments in wastewater of Pune, West India, T. Dharmadhikari, V. Rajput, R. Yadav, Science of The Total Environment, 807, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151038
• Metagenomic exploration reveals a differential patterning of antibiotic resistance genes in urban and peri-urban stretches of a riverine system, V. Rajput, R. Yadav, M.S. Dharne, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16910-y
• Metagenomic analysis of a mega-city river network reveals microbial compositional heterogeneity among urban and peri-urban river stretch, R. Yadav, V. Rajput, M. Dharne, Science of The Total Environment, 783, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146960
• Metagenomic analysis reveals genetic insights on biogeochemical cycling, xenobiotic degradation, and stress resistance in mudflat microbiome, M. Mohapatra, R. Yadav, V. Rajput, M.S. Dharne, G. Rastogi, Journal of Environmental Management, 292, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112738
• Spatio-temporal resolution of taxonomic and functional microbiome of Lonar soda lake of India reveals metabolic potential for bioremediation, J. Chakraborty, V. Rajput, Chemosphere, 264, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128574
• Functional metagenomic landscape of polluted river reveals potential genes involved in degradation of xenobiotic pollutants, R. Yadav, V. Rajput, Environmental Research, 192, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.110332
• Comprehensive metagenomic insights into a unique mass gathering and bathing event reveals transient influence on a riverine ecosystem, R. Yadav, V. Rajput, K. Gohil, K. Khairnar, M. Dharne, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 202, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110938
• Pan-genomics of Ochrobactrum species from clinical and environmental origins reveals distinct populations and possible links, K. Gohil, V. Rajput, M. Dharne, Genomics, 112, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygeno.2020.04.030
• Deciphering taxonomic and functional diversity of fungi as potential bioindicators within confluence stretch of Ganges and Yamuna Rivers, impacted by anthropogenic activities, R. Samson, V. Rajput, M. Shah, R. Yadav, P. Sarode, S.G. Dastager, M.S. Dharne, K. Khairnar, Chemosphere, 252, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126507
• Shotgun metagenome guided exploration of anthropogenically driven resistomic hotspots within Lonar soda lake of India, J. Chakraborty, V. Sapkale, V. Rajput, M. Shah, S. Kamble, M. Dharne, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 194, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110443
• Metagenome sequencing to unveil microbial community composition and prevalence of antibiotic and metal resistance genes in hypersaline and hyperalkaline Lonar Lake, India, J. Chakraborty, V. Sapkale, M. Shah, V. Rajput, Ecological Indicators, 110, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.105827
• Draft Genome Sequence of Freshwater-Derived Streptomyces sp. Strain BPSDS2, Isolated from Damte Stream, Northeast India, Zothanpuia, A.K. Passari, P. Deka, V. Rajput, Microbiology Resource Announcements, 8, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00874-19
• Metagenomic insights to understand transient influence of Yamuna River on taxonomic and functional aspects of bacterial and archaeal communities of River Ganges, R. Samson, V. Rajput, Science of The Total Environment, 674, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.04.166
• Draft Genome Sequence of Streptomyces thermocarboxydus BPSAC147, a Potentially Plant Growth-Promoting Endophytic Bacterium, A.K. Passari, V. Rajput, Microbiology Resource Announcements, 8, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00363-19
• Draft Genome Sequence of Plant Growth-Promoting Endophytic Microbacterium hydrothermale BPSAC84, Isolated from the Medicinal Plant Mirabilis jalapa, A.K. Passari, V. Rajput, Microbiology Resource Announcements, 8, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00406-19

• International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, Nobel Drug Discovery and Development, SRM University, Delhi-NCR, 2015
• International Conference on Integrative Biology & Applied Genetics (ICIBAG), Osmania University, Hyderabad, March, 2018
• 9th International Conference on NextGen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics, and Technologies (2019-NGBT), Mumbai, India, 09/30/19, 10/02/19
• 5-Day, Industrial Training, International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, India
• 2-Month, Summer Training, CSIR-Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, Dr. Shrish Tiwari, 05/25/17, 07/25/17
• 6-Month, Dissertation Project, CSIR-Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, Dr. Shrish Tiwari, 01/04/18, 07/04/18
• Skill Development Program, Microbial Identification by Biochemical, Genetics and Genomic Techniques, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, 06/18/18, 06/28/18

• Father's Name: Anil Kumar
• Mother's Name: Suman Devi
• Date of Birth: 11/29/96
• Nationality: Indian
• Marital Status: Single