John Caruthers Email & Phone Number

Frederick, Md, Us

Frederick, Md, Us

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb

Subject Matter Expert in data analysis and machine learning, applied to facilities and reliability engineering. Skills used in improving equipment reliability, root cause analysis (RCA), problem solving based on data, and investigations. Involves pulling large datasets, preprocessing, exploratory analysis, statistical analysis and communicating analysis and recommendations.Implementing improvements to data analysis, visualization, predictive analytics, and machine learning for utilities systems and investigations using Python, including using Scikit-Learn and Tensorflow.Developed and performed study to automatically predict refrigerant leak prior to cold room failure, found that a strong negative correlation exists between refrigeration system pressure, amperage and refrigeration pulled.Experienced in building and training supervised and unsupervised models including regression, classification, clustering. Experience in validation, model optimization, dimensionality reduction methods, handling imbalanced datasets, parameter optimization, and methods to detect and prevent model overfitting.Subject Matter Expert in HVAC Systems, Walk-in Freezers and Refrigeration Systems, Clean Room environment. Responsible for implementing operational improvements to plant systems to reduce carbon footprint and optimize performance, particularly with optimization to HVAC and compressed air systems.Assist in deviation investigations and implementation of CAPAs, Change Controls, Risks, Mitigation Actions and EMIR/UIRs. Manage minor Opex and Capex projects, delivered on time, scope and budget.Engineering support during B633 2024 shutdown for a major plant upgrades, including removing process tanks, installation of new bioreactor, building modifications, changes to HVAC systems, HEPA certification, supporting return to service(RTS) and environmental monitoring performance qualification (EMPQ) where needed.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb

Experience in upstream operations including shake flask expansion, rocker bag expansion, seed bioreactor, production bioreactor, centrifugal harvest operations, and making media/buffers in FDA regulated environment.

Chevy Chase, Maryland, Us

Cybersecurity competitions for students including challenges in cryptography, open source intelligence, log analysis, password cracking, enumeration/exploitation, scanning, network traffic, website application, and forensics.

Us

Recombinant DNA and CRISPR technology in Yarrowia Lipolytica

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb

I worked in the plant engineering section of the Facilities and Engineering Department. We were responsible for keeping the utilities that supported pharmaceutical manufacturing running. These included Water for Injection, HVAC, Plant and Pure Steam, Oil-Free Compressed Air (OFCA), Pharmaceutical Caustic, and Lab Water. Some of my projects included developing preventative maintenance schedules, developing inspection contracts, collecting and analyzing temperature data on equipment, and designing a more efficient and safer caustic storage and distribution system. Other vital skills learned were asking questions, collaboration, and interpersonal communication in a business setting. I also learned about the regulation environment in pharmaceutical manufacturing and things we do to comply, such as good manufactuing practices (GMP) and good documentation practices (GDP). I also learned about 6sigma and even earned a Yellow-Belt Certification during this internship. Through shadowing and 1:1's, I learned about the purification process in antibody manufactering; particularly the different types of chromatography and how they work. I also learned the basics of the scale-up and tech tranfer processes, investigations, formulations, roles of a bioprocess engineer, and cell-line development.

Knoxville, Tn, Us

I was a liaison between the Confucius Institute, the University of Tennessee and the local community. I designed, managed and presented events that promoted cross cultural understanding and appreciation. Some events I planned, presented, or helped with include language exchange, Chinese New Year Celebration, Lantern Festival Celebration, Moon Festival Celebration, Chinese Photo Contest, Chinese Creative Writing Contest, Karaoke Contest, and going to local schools to teach students about Chinese New Year.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Performed preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on the hydraulic systems of the HC-130 including the flight controls, steering, brakes, cargo ramp and door, and the aerial refueling system. I also expanded into basic aircraft turboprop engine inspections, airframe maintenance and launch and recovery of aircraft.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Protected military personnel, equipment, and property by performing entry control, security, and law enforcement duties.

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science

Chemical And Bio-Molecular Engineering

Chinese As Second Language, Study Abroad

Chinese As Second Language, Study Abroad