Elias Warutere Gathoni

Wagwan, I'm

Elias Warutere Gathoni

Biochemistry Student & Computational Biology Enthusiast

Bridging the gap between Molecular Science and Software Engineering. I build digital tools to solve biological problems.

01. About Me

I am a final-year B.Sc. Biochemistry student at the University of Nairobi (Class of 2026). While my academic foundation is in the lab, my curiosity led me to teach myself Python and Web Development.

I don't just memorize pathways; I code them. My goal is to leverage Machine Learning and Data Analysis to advance drug discovery and molecular modelling.

When I'm not running docking simulations or debugging code, you can find me analyzing Rugby tactics or watching American Football.

Languages

  • English (Fluent)
  • Swahili (Fluent)

02. Technical Arsenal

🧬 Life Sciences

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Docking
  • Bioinformatics
  • Lab Safety & Protocols

💻 Development

  • Python (Data Science)
  • HTML5 & CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • Git & GitHub

🧠 AI & Tools

  • Machine Learning Basics
  • Generative AI
  • VS Code / Codespaces
  • Vercel Deployment

03. Experience

Bioinformatics Data Analyst (Job Sim)

LifeArc (via Forage)
Jan 2026
  • Conducted data analysis on biological datasets to identify potential drug targets and disease pathways.
  • Utilized Python (Pandas/Matplotlib) to visualize complex genomic trends for stakeholder presentations.
  • Simulated the drug discovery pipeline, applying critical thinking to real-world biomedical problems.

IT Support Intern

Dejavu Technologies
Jul 2024 – Dec 2024
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware/software issues, ensuring 99% uptime for internal systems.
  • Configured network protocols and managed system updates in a fast-paced technical environment.
  • Collaborated with senior IT staff to streamline troubleshooting documentation and user support tickets.

04. Featured Projects

Web Development Live

G2G Biochemistry Community Hub

A full-stack community platform bridging the gap between academic learning and professional excellence for women in Biochemistry at the University of Nairobi.
The platform facilitates resource sharing, peer-to-peer discussion, and professional networking.

  • Next.js 15+
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Supabase (Baas)
  • Supabase Auth
  • Vercel
Capstone Research (In Progress) Ongoing

Garlic Metabolites vs. A. flavus

Investigating the molecular docking potential of Allium sativum secondary metabolites (e.g., Allicin, Ajoene) against Aspergillus flavus proteins to identify natural antifungal inhibitors.

  • AutoDock Vina
  • PyRx
  • Discovery Studio
  • Python
Web Development

Personal Developer Portfolio

You are looking at it. A responsive, high-performance web application designed to showcase my dual background. Deployed via CI/CD pipeline on Vercel.

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • Vercel
Bioinformatics Tool Live

DNA Nucleotide Counter

A web application that quantifies nucleotide composition (A, T, G, C) from raw DNA sequences and visualizes the results. Built to streamline genomic data analysis.

  • Python
  • Streamlit
  • Pandas
  • Altair
Machine Learning (Concept) Upcoming

Generative AI for Protein Folding

A planned exploration into using Large Language Models (LLMs) to predict protein structures based on amino acid sequences, extending my work on molecular docking.

  • Python
  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch