GenRAIT's Mission

Taylor Capito is a passionate founder and CEO dedicated to revolutionizing the use of biological data to enhance health and longevity. With a background in cybersecurity, big data, and AI/Machine Learning, Taylor’s personal health journey inspired her to undertake the mission to transform the life sciences sector. She has significant experience as a leader in product-driven development practices, having led initiatives at Cisco and Palo Alto Networks. As the founder of GenRAIT, Taylor continues to innovate in the life sciences tech space, empowering researchers to leverage data for groundbreaking discoveries

Santanu is a Wizard with a passion for execution. With both technical and leadership skills he turns inchoate dreams and goals into crisp reality. His career literally began with the stars, as he honed his skills at NASA, delving into deep pools of data to further the agency’s missions that aim to further our understanding of the cosmos. He has held deep positions with big data providers such as Verizon, Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks building and deploying AI/ML products  Santanu’s details-oriented technical mind is optimized toward anticipating problems as much as it is solving them when they crop up, an essential ability when faced with mission-critical tasks.

With 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, Chancellor is an exited founder who thrives on solving complex challenges and executing business plans. Passionate about operations, he has worked alongside dozens of founders, building high-performing teams and implementing systems that drive alignment and accountability. By leveraging data analytics and market insights, Chancellor ensures strategic decision-making that keeps businesses agile and responsive to market changes. Their career spans collaborations with tech startups and healthcare companies, delivering impactful results across industries.

Erika thrives at the confluence of science, business strategy, and customer success. She brings over 10 years of bioinformatics experience that has included research focused on toxic algal species, genome evolution in agriculturally important plants, and avian comparative genomics. Additionally, Erika brings 8 years of experience in business leadership from her role as Chief Scientific Officer at a biotechnology company she co-founded. Erika is passionate about customer success and enjoys listening to clients' needs and ensuring that their scientific advancements are efficiently enabled. Erika is also a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)® and takes data security, privacy, and organizational well-being very seriously.

Vinay Abburi is GenRAIT's Head of Engineering, specializing in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. He leads the development of a cutting-edge bioinformatics platform, driving advanced data analytics and product innovation. With a background in software architecture, Vinay has launched hybrid cloud solutions and provided strategic guidance to startups in technology adoption. His expertise in technical leadership, AI, and cloud technologies is further supported by a certification from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Vinay’s career reflects a strong focus on operational efficiency and data-driven solutions.

Marvin is a self taught developer who has been writing complex, stateful web applications from scratch for over 7 years.  He's fluent in Mandarin and does freestyle wrestling his spare time.  Other than the business of creating and maintaining large websites he's proficient in using web assembly and javascript based machine learning to push what's possible in the browser.

Mike enjoys working on complex problems within rigid requirements. For the past half decade, he has built complex applications at the intersection of science, high density data, and modern user experience, including novel interactive experiences which combine state-of-the-art web graphics with the constraints and specificity of scientific research.  He is a passionate believer of people first, and computers second; of open source software; and of classical conceptions of computer programming which blend formal, philosophical, and aesthetic ideals towards evergreen ends.

Levi Appenfelder is a versatile professional with a dynamic background in design, biology, and computer science. Known for exceeding expectations, Levi consistently brings his best to every project, combining technical expertise with a genuine commitment to helping others. His passion for service and dedication to impactful work drive his success in delivering innovative solutions and meaningful contributions to both his team and the communities he serves.