Tauras' Assessment and Reflection

Statement of Work

On this project, I worked as a combination of the coder and a general assistant to the other tasks in the project. My particular accomplishments include downloading and updating files for the gene database, completing four import export cycles, modifying GenMAPP builder for our strain and species, and preparing final versions of the ReadMe file, Testing Report, powerpoints, and group report. Throughout the project, I did most of the group update wiki pages.

Working with my teammates, I spent a lot of time working with Kevin to interpret, understand, and analyze the microarray data. Together, we worked to create the gene database schema, determine the amount of significant genes, work in MAPPfinder, and interpret our results. I worked with Alina to complete the gene database testing report and write the introduction to the final report.

I also coordinated individual contributions to the powerpoints and deliverables as well as serving as a final, last step quality control.

Some Primary Files and Wiki Pages

• Code changes made to GenMAPP builder: PDF file
• The final gene database: Media:Streptococcus_pneumoniae_TIGR4_20131125.gdb
  • Other gene databases: IE1 G54, IE1 R6, IE1 TIGR4, IE2 TIGR4, and IE3 TIGR4
• Final Testing Report, particularly through TallyEngine results: tATK E4: TIGR4 Testing Report
  • Partial Testing Report Files for Other Databases: IE2 and IE3
• The ReadMe file: ReadMe_Streptococcus_pneumoniae_TIGR4_20131125.pdf
• Final Report: tATK Group Report

Assessment of Project

Give an objective assessment of the success of your project workflow and teamwork. What worked and what didn't work? What would you do differently if you could do it all over again? Evaluate the Gene Database Project and Group Report in the following areas: Content: What is the quality of the work? Organization: Comment on the organization of the project and of your group's wiki pages. Completeness: Did your team achieve all of the project objectives? Why or why not? [edit] Reflection on the Process What did you learn? With your head (biological or computer science principles) With your heart (personal qualities and teamwork qualities that make things work or not work)? With your hands (technical skills)? What lesson will you take away from this project that you will still use a year from now?