Max plays a key role as Senior Scientific Software Engineer, leading the development and evolution of the Xelect in-house genetics software and customer database systems. He drives the advancement of our digital capabilities, ensuring our clients have access to powerful, reliable tools for managing breeding programmes and tracking genetic progress.
He oversees analytical workflows and leads the development of applications for data visualisation and analysis, improving programme visibility for both Xelect and our customers. His work also supports more efficient data management across departments, underpinning the efficiency and accuracy of our genetic improvement programmes.
With a BSc in Molecular Biology from the University of Exeter and a PhD in quantitative and molecular genetics from the James Hutton Institute and University of Dundee, Max brings deep scientific expertise to his role. He also spent three years in postdoctoral research developing software pipelines for transcriptomics and pan-genomics, experience that now drives innovation in Xelect bioinformatics processes and R&D initiatives.
