Welcome to our latest Graduate – Simeon Stavrev

11th Nov 2022 | GEM Programming

Simeon started working for GEM Programming Solutions in September 2022.

Before joining GEM, Simeon underwent a 3-month extensive programming training focused mainly on SAS but also including Python and R for Data Analytics.

He is currently undergoing fundamental CDISC training and alongside has started working on his first drug trial projects.

Simeon did a BSc in Biomedical Science at the University of Surrey. In his final year he focused on modules such as Mathematical Biology and did a dissertation on the use of voting and ensemble learning algorithms to resolve conflicts in heterogeneous biological data.

He also did a placement year at a full service CRO laboratory as part of his degree. During the covid pandemic, he worked in a big team of clinical staff where he had the opportunity to also experience the clinical trial process from a lab-based perspective.

Some of Simeon’s hobbies and interests include music, films, travelling, fishing, and outdoor recreation.