Dawson Fairbanks, PhD
Current: Bioinformatician at Funga PBC
Environmental Data Scientist | Scientific Consultant | Earth System Scientist
I design and lead scalable, reproducible data systems for genomics and computational biology
Credentials
PhD in Environmental Science
University of Arizona
Minor in Natural Resource Management
B.S. in Biology
Northern Arizona University
Minor in Chemistry
What I Do
I work at the intersection of computational biology, genomics, earth system science and data systems, focusing on how complex scientific work scales within organizations. I design and guide reproducible workflows, data models, and analytical systems for interdisciplinary teams, bringing domain expertise and systems thinking to biological and environmental data.
I Work With
✓ Climate tech startups building carbon dioxide removal solutions
✓ Biotech companies leveraging microbial data for product development
✓ Research teams needing bioinformatics infrastructure and training
✓ Environmental organizations using data to drive restoration and conservation
Areas of Expertise
- Metagenomics & Bioinformatics - Advanced microbial community analysis and genome-scale insights
- Machine Learning & Automation — Scalable modeling, workflow automation, and reproducible science
- Environmental Data Science - Transforming big data into actionable environmental intelligence
- Soil Biogeochemistry - Understanding soil-microbe interactions and ecosystem function
- Scientific Consulting - Strategic guidance for research teams and environmental projects
- Data Visualization & Communication - Making complex science accessible and impactful
- Cloud-Native Systems & Infrastructure — Designing scalable, reproducible, and cost-efficient data platforms
Services & Offerings
Consulting
Expert guidance on bioinformatics workflows, environmental data analysis, research strategy, and designing cloud-native, reproducible data systems.
Training & Workshops
Custom training programs in data science, cloud computing, and bioinformatics for research teams and early career researchers
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you need strategic consulting, cloud native infrastructure, bioinformatics support or hands-on data science support, let’s discuss how I can help advance your environmental science and climate goals.
📧 Email: dawson.fairbanks[at]gmail.com
💻 GitHub: github.com/dawsonfairbanks
📚 Google Scholar: View Publications
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dawsonfairbanks