Retired

Ensure research laboratory informatics systems such as LIMS, ELN, SDMS and data integrations are successfully implemented to advance research objectives.

 Champion and promote the benefits of Release Management and IT Service Management processes within hibu. Developed the Applications Release Policy for hibu which details expectations and deliverables, as well as clearly defining the difference between development, implementation, and testing roles to ensure the integrity of the Release function. Work with business stakeholders, the PMO and development personnel to determine the release calendar for hibu’s global applications. Oversee a team of 8 Release Managers in which I monitor the adherence to the Release Management Processes. Oversee the Global Release Process for hibu’s new digital platforms to ensure the timings, the dependencies and the impacts to the end user are clearly understood and communicated. Work with stakeholders to ensure impact to the business is minimized. Oversee Release testing environments to ensure UAT environments are ready and available for testing. Work closely with Change Management and the Technical Solution Center (TSC) to ensure all Release Processes are documented, that the impact to the Global business is not impacted and that releases are run effectively and communicated out clearly and in a timely fashion. Responsible for delivering a monthly report of relevant KPIs (key performance indicators) to management to ensure processes are monitored and continuously improved. Familiar with ITIL 3.0 and have just started to incorporate ITSM at hibu.

 Systematized the release process for enhancements, hot fixes and deployments for Siebel CRM. Documented milestones and tasks, identified risks and contingency plans, and ensured allocation of available resources for a release. Managed all phases of a deployment with internal QA, offshore QA, third party software vendors, internal and third party developers, application administrators, and the business. Proactively tackled the production support issues that emerged from deployment of Yellowbook’s new CRM system. Established a process for handling issues, provided education to production support personnel and ensured that subject matter experts were identified and documented if escalation were necessary. Provided all documentation for a release to ensure Change Management was alerted and business owners were properly notified. Streamlined daily release meetings for Yellowbook’s core system, DIAD System for Directory Advertising; business partners, QA personnel, project managers, external partners, developers and key management were in attendance. Prepared and conducted post implementation reviews following large releases. Published the review along with action items to promote continuous improvement and track the follow-up actions.

Responsibilities include development of external awareness modules for the company’s Enterprise Portal platform, helping businesses to develop a presence on the portal that best suits their needs, and training employees and business partners how to most effectively use IT solutions.

Position requires you to understand business needs and future directions in order to provide the most cost effective IT solutions.

Senior Scientist in the Analytical Research Department Position requires you to have a broad understanding of Analytical Technologies in order to solve complex customer problems.  Project responsibilities include understanding customer needs and expectations, planning and coordinating appropriate experiments, and interpreting and effectively communicating results, both orally and written.  Expected to explore and develop new test methods and techniques. Responsible for documentation of test procedures. Position requires considerable interaction with R&D departments, business centers and chemical plants. Responsible to contribute to the development of others, including two senior scientists and one technical assistant. Responsible for yearly performance reviews.