Aaron K. Email and Phone Number
Dynamic Sales Engineer specializing in capital equipment sales and business development, with a proven track record in fostering new business growth and optimizing client outcomes. My experience at Thermo Fisher has equipped me with a unique ability to understand complex sales scenarios, engage key stakeholders, and leverage my engineering and R&D background to understand my client’s needs, challenges, and opportunities, and to provide them with customized and scalable products that optimize their processes, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
Pharmadule Morimatsu Ab
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Director Of Business Development (Americas)Pharmadule Morimatsu AbDenver, Co, Us -
Regional Sales ManagerBenchmark Products May 2024 - PresentDenver, Colorado, United States• Managed client relationships and provided specialized cleanroom solutions for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, HPAPI/ADC handling, and Medical Device Manufacturing in the Mountain West region(AR, CO, KS, MO, NE, OK & TX, ).• Developed and executed a B2B lead generation strategy for cGMP solutions, which added 14 key clients to the companies' portfolio and increased bulk sales volume by 22% per quarter.• Devised and led a robust strategic sales plan to support the launch of the new Single-Use Portfolio, resulting in 2 new clients and a new sales pipeline of over 20 qualified leads in my first 6 months.• Generated a pipeline of over 130 qualified prospects by leveraging strategic market analysis and cold-calling techniques.• Streamlined Customer Relationship Management process(CRM) by developing a KPI focused culture structured for growth in a highly competitive market. -
Sr. Technical Sales Specialist (Bioproduction)Thermo Fisher Scientific Jun 2021 - Apr 2024Denver, Colorado, United States• Managed client relationships and provided specialized cleanroom solutions for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, HPAPI/ADC handling, and Medical Device Manufacturing in the Mountain West region(AR, CO, KS, MO, NE, OK & TX, ).• Developed and executed a B2B lead generation strategy for cGMP solutions, which added 14 key clients to the companies' portfolio and increased bulk sales volume by 22% per quarter.• Devised and led a robust strategic sales plan to support the launch of the new Single-Use Portfolio, resulting in 2 new clients and a new sales pipeline of over 20 qualified leads in my first 6 months.• Generated a pipeline of over 130 qualified prospects by leveraging strategic market analysis and cold-calling techniques.• Streamlined Customer Relationship Management process(CRM) by developing a KPI focused culture structured for growth in a highly competitive market. -
Systems Engineer 3/ Project Lead (Research & Development)Terumo Sep 2018 - May 2021Greater Denver AreaProject Lead• Led end-to-end product development activities, including design transfer and sustaining activities, for the Quantum Flex Cell Expansion System(An automated platform that expands a variety of suspension and adherent cell types).• Directly responsible for delivering project per schedule, managing the budget($8 million+) and leading a cross-functional product development team of 15+ resources.• Developed technical product roadmap for the device and Interfaced daily with internal and external senior leadership across all business functions (marketing, commercial, manufacturing, etc).• Responsible for compliance to stringent design controls processes, including development and execution of design plans, verification plans and validation plans.Systems Engineer 3/ Product Owner (Research & Development)• Served as the Product Owner for the Quantum Flex and as the subject matter expert on hollow fiber systems for perfusion cell culture and filtration(alternating tangential flow(ATF) and tangential flow filtration(TFF)).• Optimized cell expansion in bioreactor systems, by increasing bioreactor productivity by 48% and reducing run variability by 63% on average across 4 cell lines (CAR-T, CD34+, iPSC & T-Cells), by optimizing control strategies and streamlining procedures.• Drove a 76% reduction in customer complaints and an 18% increase in customer satisfaction after leading an engineering project with the goal of increasing customer confidence and reliability of the Quantum CES (Software, equipment, and single-use consumables).• Leveraged expert product knowledge to support business decisions, technical development, and customer support.• Worked with customers, through collaboration activities to transition partners from bench scale production methods to commercially viable manufacturing processes. -
Process Engineer I/ Ii (Manufacturing Science And Technology)Sanofi Dec 2015 - Aug 2018One Research Drive, Westborough MaTeam member of a group that supports manufacturing sites in the Sanofi Genzyme network. Focusing on process intensification, deviation closure, process understanding through experimental work, tech transfer, data analytics, computational fluid dynamics and first principle modeling. •Quality-By-Design based bio-process development, employing DOE principles for the development of the Sanofi CHO cell culture platform, including development of intensified single-use perfusion processes.• Providing expertise for upstream tech transfers, scale-up, investigations, and continuous process improvements in collaboration with internal and external teams.• Leveraged data systems along with statistical expertise and process knowledge to support manufacturing teams to performed root cause analyses (utilizing DMAIC methodology) to support investigations for CAPA, deviations, capital projects and consent decree remediation projects. Participated in site investigations to improve product yield by gathering, cleaning and modelling data from various sources under tight deadlines to discover insights and provide direct value to the business.• Optimized and reviewed process control recipes and implemented improvements to current control schemes and communicated results to senior management.•Consolidated existing data infrastructure into a central validated cGxP compliant data warehouse (“Data Lake”) designed to gather and interpret validated data from multiple source systems into one roof for enhanced data visualization and analytics.• Created adaptive multivariate models for manufacturing including a novel forecasting model based on cluster analysis and PLS. with machine learning techniques to develop deeper insights about different unit operations and forecast productivity. These models have led to more accurate forecasting of run performance and have enabled enhanced introspection into factors correlated with higher productivity for root cause investigation. -
Graduate Research Assistant (Chemical Engineering)University Of Massachusetts Lowell Aug 2017 - May 2018Lowell, Ma• Performed computational fluid dynamic analysis using Ansys to simulate the hydrodynamic and kinetic effects of the catalytic gasification of biomass in a fluidized bed reactor.• Developed a model in Matlab to characterize the metabolism of CHO cells in a single use bioreactor. This model also incorporated CFD studies relating to the effect of mixing and sparging on the mass transfer effect of various gases. -
Process Engineer Co-OpPm Group Jan 2014 - Dec 2014Burlington, Ma• Performed conceptual and detailed design of biopharmaceutical systems (Control systems, fill/finish processes buffer and media prep, cell culture and fermentation reactor, chromatography, microfiltration, and related purification processes). • Completed mass and energy balances on equipment to design generation and distribution systems for manufacturing utilities, cryogenic systems and compressed gases. • Developed PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications and data sheets, analyzed bids and approved vendor drawings, established equipment specifications, evaluated technical offers, detailed design reviews.• Supported the procurement of process equipment from initial conceptual process engineering and design specification all the way through commissioning and IQ, OQ and PQ documentation. -
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory AssistantUniversity Of Massachusetts Lowell May 2013 - Dec 2013Lowell, Ma• Supported instructors and students in the completion of project course requirements and capstone designs.• Fabricated new or modified mechanical components for research projects and laboratory equipment.• Designed and fabricated test fixtures, support equipment and custom tools for unique tests and operations. -
Project EngineerUniversity Of Massachusetts Lowell May 2012 - Dec 2013Lowell, Massachusetts, United States• Created a community garden on campus with a colleague from the school of management and donated over 500 pounds of food for the Lowell food shelter, while logging in over 600 hours of community service.• Designed and built irrigation systems and support structures. -
Electronics Technician IWhelen Engineering Jul 2010 - Jan 2012Charlestown New Hampshire•Ensured the timely assembly of electrical equipment, resulting in a 99% on-time delivery rate and satisfied customers.•Streamlined production process, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency while operating various large scale plastic processing equipment.•Trained and mentored new technicians, resulting in a 25% reduction in troubleshooting time and improved overall team performance. -
Senior AirmanUnited States Air Force Jun 2006 - Jul 2010
Aaron K. Education Details
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Master Of Business Administration - Mba -
Chemical Engineering -
Chemical Engineering
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Aaron K. works for Pharmadule Morimatsu Ab
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Aaron K.'s current role is Director of Business Development (Americas).
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Aaron K. attended The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, University Of Massachusetts Lowell, University Of Massachusetts At Lowell.
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Aaron K.'s colleagues are Melissa Swartz, Will Caffery, Kim Nichilo, Fete D., Brett Barton, Bryan Turner, Linda Breidinger.
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