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Erie, Co, Us

Erie, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Oversaw client projects at partner CMOs, ensuring greater than 95% success rate. Led the transfer of key projects to Thermo Fisher Scientific's internal suites, enhancing efficiency and expanding capabilities. Contributed to strategy development, team management, and process refinement, resulting in streamlined operations, increased client acquisition, and quality product delivery.- Provided expert guidance leading to the successful execution of more than 8 client projects at partner CMO. Enhanced collaborative relations with CMO and ensured a greater than 95% success rate for client project execution.- Led and successfully transferred more than 5 client projects into 30L and 300L manufacturing suites at Thermo Fisher Scientific's internal site. Optimized use of manufacturing suites and ensured a greater than 90% manufacturing run time rate, improving site efficiency.- Pioneered a versatile platform process to cater to multiple clients with varying plasmids, incorporating evolving business needs through collaboration with the business development team. Increased client acquisition potential and ensured platform adaptability to market changes.- Spearheaded the transfer of a platform plasmid production process in e coli from partner CMO to internal manufacturing site and led cross-functional teams to meet process performance metrics. Expanded in-house production capabilities, reduced external dependencies, and ensured consistent productionquality.- Led and managed a team responsible for various aspects including tech transfers, batch record drafting, new product introduction, and on-floor support. Ensured a streamlined process, reducing potential errors by over 100%, and enhancing project delivery timelines.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Oversaw a significant process transfer from 20L to 20k L, enhancing collaborations and client trust. Developed a streamlined PPQ strategy, accelerating regulatory filings. Boosted batch quality and yield by over 100%, enhancing client satisfaction.- Successfully led the process transfer for incoming late phase client project from 20L scale to 20k L scale. Strengthened collaboration with site SMEs and the client project team, ensuring a successful late-phase process transfer, which enhanced client trust and retention.- Collaboratively crafted a PPQ strategy with the client team and ensured robust documentation leading to PPQ campaign execution. Facilitated regulatory filings, potentially reducing time-to-market and increasing competitive advantage for client.- Offered critical technical support during the execution of both development and client batches. Improved batch quality and yield by more than 100% , leading to a reduction in waste and increased client satisfaction.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Directed the tech transfer of the downstream purification process, achieving a 100x scale-up from 200L to 20k L, significantly boosting production capacity and revenue potential. Seamlessly collaborated with the CDMO site for smooth process integration, ensuring consistent production flow. Engaged with vendors to design custom equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing potential challenges.- Spearheaded the tech transfer of the downstream purification process, successfully scaling up from 200L single-use technology to a 20k L stainless steel facility. Optimized and expanded production capacity by 100x, enabling more extensive and efficient processing leading to increased revenue potential.- Collaborated with the CDMO site to seamlessly transfer in the process. Ensured smooth integration with the CDMO site, reducing potential delays and disruptions, thus maintaining a steady production flow for the client.- Partnered with equipment vendors to conceptualize and construct custom equipment tailored for the incoming process. Achieved a precise equipment fit for specific processing needs, potentially reducing equipment-related challenges and improving operational efficiency

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Explored innovative materials to enhance product potential, formulated advanced manufacturing processes, and introduced pioneering techniques. Strengthened workforce skills, disseminated vital knowledge, and optimized project management for operational efficiency and intellectual property protection.- Researched and assessed the potential of new materials such as carbon composites, glass composites, and additive manufacturing resins. Enabled the exploration of innovative product offerings, potentially expanding the product range and opening new market segments.- Formulated baseline processes at an existing injection molding facility for the integration of advanced composite materials. Modernized manufacturing capabilities, paving the way for improved product quality and differentiation in the market.- Explored novel manufacturing techniques, including compression molding and injection molding with fiber-reinforced composites, and initiated a patent filing based on these discoveries. Positioned the company at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, providing a competitive edge and protectingintellectual property.

Broomfield, Co

Optimized processes using pilot scale optimization and statistical analysis, modernized legacy products, and streamlined process development with cross-functional teams, enhancing quality and efficiency. Furthermore, provided technical insights, managed production deviations, and executed protocols, boosting process reliability and yield.- Managed cross-functional projects, modernized legacy products, and facilitated product transfers using advanced statistical methodologies. Enhanced product quality and expanded production by 3x, leading to increased efficiency.- Offered equipment technology insights, resolved over 50 production deviations, and executed development and validation protocols. Boosted process reliability, minimized disruptions, and upheld stringent quality standards.

- Used scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy to characterize devices- Fabricated electrical components using multiple methods including lithography and thin film deposition- Used operational and theoretical knowledge of nanofabrication processes to develop transistors

- Coached ages 14 through 17 in the fundamentals of basketball- Ran player development at practice and coached games

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Bachelor'S, Chemical And Biological Engineering

President: University of Colorado Senior Class Council, Commencement Speaker Member of Omega Chi Epsilon: National Honor Society.