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• Managing a global portfolio in excess of 20 inhalation and nasal medical device projects simultaneously. • Bridged communications between external stakeholders (i.e. Big Pharma, Clinical Trial Organisations, and Academia) and multi-disciplinary technical specialists including model developers, data specialists, analytical scientists, and quality regulators. • Directed the work breakdown structure, initiating sprints of analytical method development and providing consistent feedback cycles and opportunities to adapt ways of working.• Measured project performances and identified areas for improvement through Key Performance Metrics including client customer surveys.• Owned the group risk register, worked to assess and proactively mitigate problems to maintain strict adherence to schedule and budget and minimise scope creep from baseline.• Influenced with a can-do attitude and a positive mindset, particularly in times of conflict. Recognised circumstances for escalation and prioritisation to support short term and long term project goals.• Drove business growth through opportunities of continued work with existing clients and generated costed statements of work where required.

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

• Involved in the design, development, and scale-up of a pharmaceutical manufacturing process for use in clinical trials. • Continuous process development of a pilot rig that involves the planning and execution of experiments, analyzing data, and implementing improvements.• Preparation of engineering documentation such as experimental protocols, SOPs, and User Requirements Specifications and PFDs/P&IDs.• Involved in RCA, FMEA, and HAZOP studies • Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling and rapid prototyping capabilities.• Project managing and engineering the technical design sign-off and pre-fabrication activities of an aseptic pharmaceutical process.

• Supporting CQV activities such as IQ, OQ & PQ.• Troubleshooting in a cGMP environment decreasing facility downtime. • An SME for several multimillion-pound facility and utility update projects.• A technical specialist for three manufacturing areas. Production of SOPs and quality documents. • Active Line Management responsibilities for a Process Engineering Placement year student.• Working with a multidisciplinary team to resolve production issues and writing non-conformance reports.• Problem-solving and organising maintenance regarding GMP critical utilities. • Resolving discrepancies and deviations to regulatory standards. • Ensuring a high standard of safety (EHS) is maintained. Including ensuring environmental and quality assurance procedures are followed.• Proven experience working and operating with SCADA, BMS, FMS, and M&E systems. • Planning, co-ordinating and managing annual maintenance production facility shutdowns.• Change management in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

• Commissioning and validation of production equipment.• Training and mentoring process technicians and operators.• Planning and organisation of the team’s workload with the supervisor.• Writing discrepancy/deviations, CAPA and reviewing various cGMP documentation.• Building working relationships and key communications internally and externally.• Overseeing cGMP production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) across 3 streams.• Management and execution of lean process improvements projects and initiatives. • Leading shift/production handovers.• Problem-solving and maintenance regarding GMP critical utilities.Representative Team EHS Specialist.

• Sampling, preparation, and analysis of process materials using HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography), NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy) and KF (Karl Fischer titration)• Following all company procedures (IOPs, BPGs, BSGs, VCGs, and RCGs) and when required writing and reviewing such documents promptly to progress production activities.• Keep up to date and participate fully in all training schemes to improve process awareness and skills.• Conducting quality control swabbing, dust, and environmental monitoring procedures in accordance with H&S and EA regulations. • Proficient in operating, maintaining and re-configuring industrial batch reactors and ancillary equipment to produce API to the highest quality whilst adhering to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations.• Organise workload to enhance productivity within the team and partake in shift handovers.• Assisting the project manager in the current plant expansion project. • Participating fully in project schemes to support continuous improvement in working practices.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) is one of the largest colleges in the UK – transforming education and training across the capital region of Wales. Serving around 25,000 students each year through a large staff team of industry experts, sector specialists, and knowledgeable and experienced support teams.We are teaching people in top-class industry facilities and centers of excellence across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan; in the community and in workplaces across the region, Wales, and the world.Responsibilities are:• Liaison with lecturers, line managers, administrators, installers, and chemical suppliers. • Resolving and managing technical issues.• Producing technical files for new products, techniques, and processes.• Successfully managing and working as a part of a team on new product induction, cost reduction, and laboratory improvements.• Working with dangerous chemicals and safely disposing of waste. • Streamlining the work carried out in the laboratory. • Working with computer systems to update/maintain and create records accurately. • Operating according to H&S regulations and carrying out risk assessments. • Maintenance, repair, and replacement of faulty equipment.Working at CAVC has further developed my time management, problem-solving, practical science, and technical skills.

The Chemical Engineering department at Swansea University is rated joint 14th best by subject for 2017 in the UK by The Complete University Guide. The Engineering and Management Bay Campus has had £450M invested into the new and fascinating campus. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to be able to work and study there.Responsibilities included:• Coordinating and liaising with teaching and administrative staff.• Delivering information and advice on academia, accommodation, money advice & funding queries.• Supplying information available on employment opportunities during education and post-graduation. • Organisation of the tours throughout the university’s laboratories and living facilities. • Raising awareness and distributing information on societies, sports and well-being services available.• Ensuring the student ambassador team were well equipped with information for parents and prospective students.• Confirming the people attending were satisfied with the open day visits. Working as a student ambassador has strengthened my aptitude for management and assisting people from culturally different backgrounds.

Bridgend Paper Mill

Northwood is one of the biggest parent reel suppliers in the UK. Wepa is one of Europe’s largest private label paper suppliers, with 9 production sites across Germany, Poland, France and Italy. Together the companies are in business under the “Northwood & Wepa” umbrella where I worked in the Quality Department on two days per week as part of student placement. • Completed a project on ‘Broke’ (which is recycled material) quality for use in the process and presented findings to senior engineers, coordinators and stake holding board members. • Elimination of disruption to flow of production when introducing new products. • Monitored ‘Jupiter’ paper pressing machine’s performance and breakdowns.• Provided engineering and process improvements. • Assisted with installation and validation of new equipment and processes.• Manufactured and tested hand sheets for quality inspection and comparison. • Carried out COSHH assessment.• All work was completed and reported along the company’s protocol procedures.

Tesco House Engagement Center is the one and only in Wales and is on hand to sort out all manner of queries that customers might have – anything from Tesco Direct products, Clubcard or Grocery to Home Shopping and all other products Tesco's offer through the UK.During the summer off in between university semesters I was fortunate to lead a team working as Customers Service Manager.Responsibilities:• Team working and representing the company with appropriate phone etiquette.• Tactfully managing unique situations to ensure customer satisfaction.• Working at pace dealing with a high volume of customers, store managers and delivery driver’s calls. • Working under pressure to clear escalated calls.• Worked with computer systems to update/maintain and create customer records accurately.• Handling complex queries and issues ensuring that they we resolved quickly and efficiently.From the experience in Tesco House I honed my communication skills and further developed a positive attitude towards dealing with heated interactions to provide a positive outcome for both the company and the customer.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Chemical Engineering, 2:1 (Hons)

HEAR ChemEng Award Winner Student Ambassador for The College of Engineering

Maths, Science And Business Studies

Activities and Societies: Chairman of Chess Society, Basketball3 ‘A’ levels: Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology 1 ‘AS’ level: Physics 12.