Gerald Jansen, Ph.D., provides consultancy on software development and data analytics for CDCB. Gerald is an animal breeder and software developer with tremendous experience in global dairy genetics, genomics and bioinformatics. He previously served the Italian Holstein association and the Canadian Dairy Network, and then was associate professor of dairy cattle genetics at the University of Guelph. More recently as a private consultant, he has provided specialized software development services to global cattle breeding companies, breed associations and the Interbull Center in Sweden.