SUMMARY
. Over * years of experience in a variety of computer platforms in all
phases of SDLC (full-life cycle) through Implementation/Maintenance
. Experience with Computer Systems Validation (CSV) including drafting
Requirements (URS/ FRS), Design Reviews, Risk Assessments, Validation
Plans and Protocols for Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational
Qualification, Performance Qualification (PQ), Test Plan Protocol
(TPP), Validation Summary Report (VSR)
. Experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Deviation
Management, Quality Control, Product Development and Technology Transfer
. Expert in CSV. Managed a wide array of validation projects in the GLP,
GCP, GMP, QSR realms.
. Deep IT Infrastructure Compliance expertise. Establishing Validation
Methodologies, Templates and Standards.
. Managed and executed several Business Process Automation projects
using ECM (Enterprise Content Management), Crystal Reports, MS
SharePoint. Closing Audit Gaps and completing Capes pertaining to
system and procedural non-conformance.
. Led Risk Assessments.
. Well versed in GAMP.
. Good understanding of LIMS.
. Deep expertise in Change Control.
o Established Change Control procedures and processes
o Established Change Control and configuration management
. Expert on 21 CFR Part 11. Spearheaded risk based approaches to 21CFR
Part 11. Worked with several vendors to ensure their system meets Part
11 compliance scrutiny..
. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written
communication skills.
SKILLS PROFILE
Programming Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, Transact SQL, JavaScript, VBA,
HTML, Assembler, C
Application Development Tools: Livelink 9.7 and prior, Documentum, Cognos
Finance Application, C Compiler, Crystal Reports
Databases / DB Tools: Oracle 10g (and earlier), Sybase 11.x, TOAD,
SQL*Plus
Operating Systems: Windows NT, Windows 2003 (and earlier)
SCM: Visual Source Safe, Remedy, Magic,
Clearcase/Clearquest, TrackWise
TeamAccess-6.0
TRAININGS
. Attended Deviation Management, Problem Reporting and Corrective Action
courses
. Attended SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and CSV (Computer
System Validation), Computerized System Validation Deviations courses
. Attended Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures (ERES): Basic
Part 11 Awareness
. Attended Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures (ERES): Advanced
Principles and FDA Guidelines
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Genentech (South San Francisco, CA)
Validation Engineer (Mar 2009- April 2010)
Served as Validation lead for key applications such as POMS, Livelink EDMS,
Trackwise, NovaManage, MES 5.1, BRES, and BAHR. Accomplishments include:
. Actively involved in Maintenance and Enhancement of Trackwise, gPOMS,
BRES-Crystal Reports, Livelink EDMS system (Workflows) including
execution of patches (as IQ) and preparation of Risk Assessment,
Traceability Matrix and Final Summary Reports.
. Lead the validation team through all the validation activities for
Livelink and Trackwise systems.
. Validated the efforts of migrating Novamanage data into Livelink
environment
. Worked as IT Rep for review and closure of items (non-conformance
reports) during Quality Board Review.
. Completed audits with internal and external auditors to ensure IT
compliance.
. Responsible for Quality review (Validation Documents) and preparation
of Validation Summary Report for Various GMP applications-Livelink,
gPOMS, BRES and BAHR
. Arranged QA and CAPA related trainings.
. Involved in preparing and updating Validation deliverables for LIMS.
. Involved in authoring VPP, IQ/OQ Protocol, Risk Assessment, Trace
Matrix, Authoring Summary Report for migration and enhancement
activities of Livelink EDMS System.
InterMune Inc. (Brisbane, CA)
Validation Lead (Jan 2008 - Feb 2009)
InterMune, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative
therapies in pulmonology and hepatology. Coming from a legacy Hummingbird
environment, assisted in assimilating into a robust Documentum environment
in accordance with FDA standards. Accomplishments include:
. Developed the validation document templates and procedures including
SDLC methodologies and IT Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for
System Maintenance and Backup/ Recovery processes.
. Established the Change Control procedures and policies for in-house
projects.
. Responsible for preparing VMP, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and validation
summary documents.
. Reviewed, updated and organized documents prior to Quality Review with
respect to documentation practices.
. Develop all the required documentation, including System Requirement
Specifications, Functional Design Specifications, Risk Analysis,
Traceability Matrix, Operational Qualifications (OQ), Performance
Qualifications (PQ) and other supporting documents for validation of
Documentum EDMS.
. Develop, Maintain and track validation plans and summary reports.
. Involved in migration and validation of Hummingbird data into
Documentum environment
. Developed and wrote test cases for the testing efforts in compliance
with the rules and regulations of FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (Electronic
Records and Electronic Signatures)
Quintiles Inc. (Morrisville,NC) Validation
Consultant (Jan 2006 - Nov 2007)
Served as Validation lead for key Livelink based application. EDMS,
Livelink is used in Quintiles as a tool for Knowledge Management and
Document Management. Enterprise Document Management System (EDMS) is
visualized, designed and implemented to automate the different processes.
The system can be accessed anywhere across the Quintile's internal network.
Accomplishments include:
. Developed User Requirement Specifications (URS), Functional
Specifications (FS), Risk Analysis (RA), Traceability Matrix,
Operational Qualifications (OQ), Performance Qualifications (PQ) and
other supporting documents for validation of livelink EDMS system
. Performed the Risk Analysis for the EDMS system.
. Involved in Vendor presentations and prototypes for various Document
Management Solutions. Worked with vendors to ensure systems are 21 CFR
Part 11 compliance.
. Executed the OQs and PQs in QA and PROD environment
. Generated validation protocols, use and maintenance of SOPs
. Develop, maintain and track validation plan
. Analyzed and Configured different Modules ( Directory Services,
Livelink Explorer, e-Sign etc.) as per the business requirements
GE Finance. (Atlanta,GA) Consultant (Jul
2003 -Dec 2005)
Served as Livelink Administration for the Collaboration System based on the
Livelink from Open Text. Collaboration System helps to organize the
information and enables teams to share information, to work together, to
plan together and make better decisions. Accomplishments include:
. Participated in discussions and presentations from different business
units to understand the business needs and provide solutions
(including Infrastructure Prerequisites, Installation Process
Overviews etc.)
. Installed, Configured and maintained the Collaboration System (using 3
tier tri-server architecture)
. Involved in setting up of Security modeling and Performance, Tuning of
the Collaboration System
. Served as an Livelink Administrator in performing functions such as
managing Livelink system, assigning access privilege, administrating
Users & Groups, administrating Project Workspaces, attributes,
categories and auditing, monitoring and purging Livelink log files,
installing recent patches etc.
. Designed, Developed Reports used for Business Managers as per
requirements
Environment: Livelink 9.5, Meeting Zone2.1.1, Directory Services2.3.1,
Oracle 9i, Live Reports
Served as a member of technical support team for the Finance Application
using Cognos Finance and BI tool. Business Analysts prepare short-term
estimates, Operating Plans, and Long Term Budgets for nine legal
entities. Information is input, validated and consolidated for corporate
system. Accomplishments include:
. Involved in the maintenance and support of the Cognos Finance
Application.
. Develop and Maintain Cognos Finance libraries, dimensions, Inputs, and
Reports.
. Administration of Cognos Finance including define item; maintain
submission, calc submission, file processing, Metadata exchange and
security module.
. Defining security and access for users and user classes thru Access
Manager.
. Design the security layer on top of application to enable Single Sign
On for Cognos Web.
UNITED SIKHS (NY, NY) Developer (Jan 2003 -
Aug 2003)
UNITED SIKHS is an international non-profit, non-governmental, humanitarian
relief, human development and advocacy organization, aimed at empowering
those in need, especially disadvantaged and minority communities across the
world. Donation Management is used to collects donations from different
sources under various welfare programs. This project involved the
development of a computerized system to monitor the management, budgeting
and analysis of these funds.
Environment: MS Access, HTML, Java Scripts
Tata InfoTech Limited. (India) Engineer (Jan
2002 - Oct 2002)
The project was developed for The Motor Transport Organization (MTO) of the
Indian Navy. MTO allocates vehicles according to user request and
availability. Participated in design and development of the system,
implementation and documentation.
Environment: PowerBuilder 5.0, Oracle 7.3, PFC
Additional Technical Trainings:
. Livelink system administration
. Designing and developing Forms
. Designing Workflows I,II,III
. Troubleshooting and supporting your Livelink system