Filima Patrick

FILIMA PATRICK

Research Software Engineer & Technical Product Lead

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About Me

Research Software Engineer • Technical Product Lead • Computational Neuroscientist

I am a Research Software Engineer, Technical Product Lead, and Computational Neuroscientist building technology at the intersection of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and scientific computing.

Professional Overview

My work focuses on transforming complex research and healthcare workflows into scalable software platforms that improve how scientists collect, analyze, and collaborate around data. Combining an M.Sc. in Neuroscience with hands-on software engineering experience, I bridge the gap between scientific discovery and technology development.

I currently work as a Research Software Engineer at Brainlife.io (University of Texas at Austin), where I build tools that improve neuroimaging workflow reliability, observability, and researcher productivity. My work involves designing scientific software products, developing full-stack applications, and collaborating with researchers and engineering teams to solve challenges in computational neuroscience.

I also serve as a Technical Product Lead with the African Brain Data Network, where I lead the development of digital platforms that support FAIR data practices, neuroscience collaboration, and research capacity building across Africa. My work combines product strategy, user research, software development, and scientific leadership to create tools used by researchers and educational communities.

Areas of Focus

Domain Infrastructure & Scientific Tools

Scientific Software & Neuroinformatics

I build software platforms that make complex neuroscience workflows more accessible, reproducible, and scalable.

Neuroinformatics infrastructure
MRI and fMRI data workflows
Scientific computing
FAIR data systems
Open science platforms
Reproducible research pipelines
Full-Stack Web, Mobile & Cloud Systems

Software Engineering

I develop full-stack web and mobile applications for scientific, healthcare, and research environments.

React and Next.js applications
React Native mobile platforms
Python-based scientific workflows
Backend APIs and cloud systems
Data platforms and research infrastructure
Observability and workflow monitoring systems
Product Strategy, UX & Cross-Functional Alignment

Technical Product Leadership

I enjoy working between researchers, engineers, and users to turn complex problems into practical technology solutions.

Product discovery
User workflow analysis
Technical strategy
Roadmap development
Feature prioritization
Cross-functional collaboration
Platform delivery

Career Highlights

Research Software Engineering

Developing scientific software products that improve neuroimaging workflows, including workflow monitoring systems, error diagnostics platforms, and tools that increase visibility into distributed computational pipelines.

Keynotes, Talks & Workshops

Delivering keynotes, invited talks, and hands-on workshops on neuroinformatics platforms, workflow observability, FAIR data principles, and reproducible computational pipelines.

Scientific Research & Open Science

Contributing to neuroscience research through neuroimaging analysis, FAIR data initiatives, and open scientific infrastructure designed to improve accessibility and reproducibility.

Technology & Product Innovation

Leading the development of digital platforms across neuroscience, research, and healthcare domains, translating scientific and user needs into scalable software solutions.

Education & Interdisciplinary Foundation

My background combines:

Graduate Degree

M.Sc. Neuroscience

University of Port Harcourt

Oxford Scholar

Wings Global Scholar

University of Oxford

Software Engineering

5+ Years Experience

Research & Digital Health

This interdisciplinary foundation allows me to approach technology problems from both scientific and engineering perspectives.

Vision

I am passionate about building intelligent systems that expand access to scientific knowledge, improve healthcare technology, and accelerate discovery. My long-term goal is to lead the development of impactful technology products where artificial intelligence, software engineering, and neuroscience come together to solve complex human problems.