Axel Alicea Ramirez

HC ** Box ****, Cayey P.R. **736 Ph# 1-787-***-**** ac5ydc@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Process, Automation, and Information Networks Engineer with more than 10 years of Distributed Control Systems programming language, programmable logic controllers and validation experience for pharmaceutical environment in manufacturing and packing. Experienced in Computer System Validation (CSV) for software and hardware. Proficient in technical writing, protocol creation and execution, Microsoft Office, SAP, Design Software suite and change control. Able to address large audiences. Proven in leadership positions and competent in multiple scripting languages. Excellent at quickly identifying and applying continuous improvement tools to networking issues. Goals oriented. Self-starter. Able to work any schedule. Multi-discipline engineering background (quality, mechanical, network, computer, electronics process and automation). Competent using blue prints and equipment or software specifications.

Experience

Network Manager at U.S. Army Reserve

February 2017 - May 2018

Installed, programed and validated information networks with Cisco / Brocade appliances and software. Installed and conducted computer system validation (CSV) with virtual machines, virtual firewalls and other virtual appliances. Supervised help desk technicians. Worked with Windows, Linux and other operating systems running on a Unix kernel. Provided communications support and security. Provided guidance to support of continuous improvement of service quality and network availability and increase network throughput.

Information Technology Technician at Puerto Rico Department of Health April 2016 - January 2017

Conducted CSV for STARLIMS database. Provided weekly reports on STARLIMS accuracy, security, reliability and consistency. Applied federal compliance guidance to issues and reported them to leadership. Provide support to network and computerized equipment for the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Biological and Chemical Emergency Laboratory (BCEL) during the Zika Virus Emergency in Puerto Rico. Received, processed and solved helpdesk requests for Windows applications. Axel Alicea Ramirez

Process Automation Engineer at Olay LLC

February 2003 - February 2016

Created and executed installation, operation and performance qualification protocols for automatic additions and equipment in manufacturing and utilities departments. Supervised maintenance technicians. Provided Automation an Instrumentation support to Manufacturing, packing and Utilities departments. Conducted Process Failure and Root Cause analysis. Created training and job execution aids. Tested and modified automation equipment to include servo motors, sensors and controls. Performed calibrations in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology guidance. Active member of the Health, Safety and Environment committee and the Emergency Response Team. Managed work orders and updated maintenance standards. Generated status and maintenance reports for senior management usage. Member of the Change Control Committee.

Education

Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering, 1998 – 2003 Skills

Active TS/SCI Clearance, Cisco VoIP, Router Configuration, Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Firewall Security, Cyber-security, IP Phones, Technical Writing, Project Management, Blueprint Reading, Calibrations, IT Service Management, IT Management, Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge Areas

Software

Windows Office, StarLIMS, TrackWise, Computerized System Validation (CSV), Quality of Service (QoS), SAP Products, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS), Remote computer access Industry

Cleaning-in-place (CIP), Work Orders, Utilities, Packing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, IT Service Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Satellite Communications

(SATCOM).