Biotech companies typically operate with small teams using file-based mechanisms for managing their critical reagents and entities. They tend to use spreadsheets for their data. This practice can cause significant data management issues over time. Auditing of changes to data is a particular challenge in that context, as is record retention, such as version tracking and data traceability.
Most scientists follow a five-step data-management process during the life cycle of an experiment: plan, execute, analyze, process and report. Through this process, scientists interact with a variety of software tools. Some of these are highly valuable, automated solutions, while many are not. Generally, for every automated process, there is at least one manual process to copy, paste, transform and load data. Each time this is done there is a risk that a mistake is made, which can lead to inaccurate data reporting. To mitigate this risk, laboratories conduct a manual review of this process to ensure data quality.
To address the data management challenge, labs often deploy either an SDMS or LIMS system. However, neither of these provide context sensitivity. Bringing the entire experimental process into a single, integrated scientific workflow provides several significant advantages:
WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020
Jeff Carter
Co-founder and COO Arxspan – A Bruker Company
Jeff Carter is a co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Arxspan, which offers a cloud-based electronic laboratory notebook platform for managing and sharing scientific information. As COO of the company, Jeff oversees commercial and operational functions, including business development, account management, product management, and engineering. He has nearly 20 years of management experience in scientific informatics and cloud computing industries, including 23 years of software development experience.
Adham Chebbani
Enterprise SaaS Sales Manager Arxspan – A Bruker Company
As a formally trained chemist, Adham has had experience in the lab working specifically in GC/MS analysis and compound characterization. After working in industry for several years, he decided that he would try his hand at something a bit more people-oriented, so he transitioned into a technical sales role in the medical device and software field. Coupling his technical experience with his innate skill of relationship building, he was able to succeed and excel in his role, achieving top sales rep for 3 years in a row. He quickly learned that it was the complexity and challenge of technical sales that he enjoyed most. Adham builds his relationships around a consultative approach, making himself very accessible to his customers. In his spare time, Adham enjoys carpentry, cooking, motorsports, and weightlifting. In addition to that, Adham can speak Arabic, Italian, and Spanish.