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Fanechka Esterhuysen

Fanechka Esterhuysen

PhD Researcher – Deep Neural Network Algorithm Development for Plant Glycosyltransferase Prediction

South Africa flagCape Town, South Africa
$30.00/hrIntermediateLabelboxTelusOther

Key Skills

Software

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Top Subject Matter

Genomics
Bioinformatics Domain Expertise
Proteomics Domain Expertise

Top Data Types

TextText
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Medical DicomMedical Dicom

Top Task Types

ClassificationClassification

Freelancer Overview

PhD Researcher – Deep Neural Network Algorithm Development for Plant Glycosyltransferase Prediction. Brings 8+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Internal and Proprietary Tooling. Education includes Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Western Cape (2019) and Master of Science, University of the Western Cape (2018). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and labeling workflows including Classification.

IntermediateEnglish

Labeling Experience

PhD Researcher – Deep Neural Network Algorithm Development for Plant Glycosyltransferase Prediction

TextClassification
As part of my PhD work, I developed deep neural network algorithms for the prediction and classification of plant glycosyltransferases. This involved analyzing large-scale genomic and proteomic data sets using deep learning techniques. I conducted labeling and classification tasks on plant genomic sequences to train and validate the predictive models. • Conducted annotation and classification of plant genomic and proteomic sequences for machine learning inputs. • Managed feature engineering and curation of datasets to optimize neural network model performance. • Utilized programming languages such as Python and R for data preprocessing and labeling pipelines. • Engaged in regular evaluation and refinement of labeled datasets and model outputs.

As part of my PhD work, I developed deep neural network algorithms for the prediction and classification of plant glycosyltransferases. This involved analyzing large-scale genomic and proteomic data sets using deep learning techniques. I conducted labeling and classification tasks on plant genomic sequences to train and validate the predictive models. • Conducted annotation and classification of plant genomic and proteomic sequences for machine learning inputs. • Managed feature engineering and curation of datasets to optimize neural network model performance. • Utilized programming languages such as Python and R for data preprocessing and labeling pipelines. • Engaged in regular evaluation and refinement of labeled datasets and model outputs.

2019 - Present

MSc Researcher – AI Method for Cancer Subtype Classification

TextClassification
During my MSc research, I developed and implemented an artificial intelligence method to subtype breast cancers using gene expression data. The project required careful curation, annotation, and classification of microarray, RNA-seq, and NGS datasets for algorithm training and evaluation. I conducted extensive data preprocessing and manual curation as part of preparing labeled datasets for AI model application. • Curated and annotated gene expression profiles from biological samples for supervised machine learning tasks. • Performed data labeling and classification according to relevant cancer subtypes. • Used Python and R-based approaches for preprocessing and structuring labeled data. • Evaluated model outputs and refined labelled datasets for accuracy and consistency.

During my MSc research, I developed and implemented an artificial intelligence method to subtype breast cancers using gene expression data. The project required careful curation, annotation, and classification of microarray, RNA-seq, and NGS datasets for algorithm training and evaluation. I conducted extensive data preprocessing and manual curation as part of preparing labeled datasets for AI model application. • Curated and annotated gene expression profiles from biological samples for supervised machine learning tasks. • Performed data labeling and classification according to relevant cancer subtypes. • Used Python and R-based approaches for preprocessing and structuring labeled data. • Evaluated model outputs and refined labelled datasets for accuracy and consistency.

2012 - 2018

Education

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University of the Western Cape

Master of Science, Bioinformatics

Master of Science
2012 - 2018
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University of the Western Cape

Bachelor of Science Honours, Medical Bioscience

Bachelor of Science Honours
2011 - 2011

Work History

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Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Teaching Assistant

Cape Town
2023 - 2023
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Stellenbosch University

Research Assistant

Cape Town
2017 - 2017