SUMMARY

Visionary and dynamic leader with a track record of success in operation, engineering and construction. Expert in combining financial and business planning with tactical execution to optimize long term gains in performance, revenues and profitability. Developing strategies and implementing policies in quality and operations by utilizing lean concepts, root cause and preventive maintenance analysis. Leadership in philosophy promotes employee participation in creative problem solving to contribute organizational success.

HIGHLIGHTS

Strategic Master Planning and Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing (Lean Project Delivery System) and LEED

Budget and Financial Skills

Operational and P&L Management

Leasing, Acquisition and Real-estate Expansion

Contract Negotiations and Bid Analysis

Turn Around Profitability and Maximizing ROI

Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness Planning and EOC

Knowledgeable with all State, Federal & Fire Codes, including State of California Title 22 and 24, ISO 9001 & JCAHO, TJC, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, OSHPD, cGMP & FDA

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Created policies for EOP (Emergency Operation Plan), conducted variety of Drills and trained staff with IRP (Incident Response Plan) for any disaster.

To increase the quality, planned and applied lean project delivery system to reduce the cost and schedule of the multiple operational and construction projects.

Decreased operating cost by $2M, by reducing space needs, utilizing efficient space management and implementing new cost control procedures.

Reorganized and consolidated all of research administrative services, cutting administrative overhead cost by 33% in the first year and other 10% in following year.

Developed annual budgets, determining short- and long-term goals to support the overall profit and company growth objectives by implementing sustainability in energy efficiency and water consumption.

By implementing Lean System, reduced facilities life cycle time PM services and process variability on service request by almost half cost and saving $100K per year in two consecutive years

Created great relationship with local City, OSHPD and Federal agencies to help with process of permits in a seamless approach.

Implemented policies and prepared reports for LS/ EOC/ EM for TJC survey. Passed every inspection/ survey with zero or minor citations.

Prepared and implemented various SOPs in Preventive Maintenance/ Engineering Sustainability to improve operation and reduce of delivery time.

WORK EXPERIENCE

FUJIFILM/ Irvine Scientific Inc, Santa Ana, CA

February 2021 to Present

Global Director of Facilities and Construction

Responsible for the overall day-to-day operation of all Irvine Scientific Facilities globally. (CA, Europe and Asia). In charge of all master planning/ construction (upgrading & remodeling) of all sites projects. Responsible for Security, EHS, Engineering, Emergency Response Team and Facilities.

Managed multi-million dollar annual investment budget for construction activities, asset creation and operational expenditure. Planned ad executed month-by-month strategy for budget forecast and company growth based on products sales. Developed strategic plans for achieving annual revenue, expense objectives and capital planning projects. By increasing only 24% labor, was able to perform 43% of workload in a timely manner. Achieved to save 13% of all allocated capital budget expenses and kept all projects’ schedules on track. Reduced monthly operating cost by 25% through restructuring, renegotiation commitments and implementing business controls. Prepared and developed multiple SOPs to improve preventative maintenance services and increase lifespans of equipment. Upgraded and implemented BMRAM for process of WOs from V2 to V4 globally.

Below is list of construction projects from feasibility study to design, construction and qualifications:

Irvine, CA- New 37000 SF Phase II R&D Lab Expansion, including GMP Warehouse

Santa Ana, CA- New 53,000 SF QC/ QA & MSS Lab

Santa Ana, CA- New GMP 5 tiers high, walk-in Freezer (-20C) and Cooler (2-8 C) for capacity of 4500 pallets)

Santa Ana, CA- Upgrading of exiting Manufacturing suites class 10,000 and 100,000 for Liquid and Powder production including 1300SF MCR facility for Kitting & Packaging

Warminster, PA- 15,000 SF Expansion R&D Lab and Manufacturing suites- Phase II Shenandoah Facility

Kaiser Permanente, Bay Area, CA

December 2018 to January 2021

Director Plant Operation/ Engineering & Support Services

Responsible for the overall day to day operation of a 150 beds hospital and seven MOBs at multiple sites. In charge of all master planning/ construction upgrading & remodeling of approximately 3 Mil square foot facilities. Responsible for Administrative & Technical Operation Planning for Emergency Management and Environment of Care.

Prepared incentive planning and utilized energy efficiency methodology to reduce utilities cost by 10% in just a few months of being on board. Provided solid programming development of staff’s skills and trained them to meet organizational expectation. Developed strategies to improve contribution margins and implemented strategic preventative maintenance services in all engineering operation to reduce lifecycle of maintenance cost. Applied sustainability in an overall operating business plan to reduce 10% of the original contract cost of all vendors’ expenses. Prepared and implemented operational risk assessment plan for facility’s infrastructure equipment. Conducting variety drills, prepared policies and procedures for Incident Response Plan and Emergency Preparedness Planning, in addition to staff tarining. Overseeing upgrading and renovation of all facilities expansion projects in conjunction with Capital Construction Team. Overseeing feasibility study/ utilities risk assessment to implement Lean Operational Planning to all projects including Engineering Operations.

California Rehabilitation Institute (Affiliated with Cedar Sinai and UCLA) - Los Angeles, CA

April 2015 to December 2018

Director of Engineering and Support Services

Responsible for the overall day to day operation of a 138 beds, Rehabilitation Institute and ancillary services including facility management inclusive of Administrative, Technical Operation, Security, Environmental Services, Engineering, IT, Material Management and Food and Nutrition.

Oversaw design, construction, commissioning and licensing of 275k sf acute care facility. In collaboration with executive team developed short and long term strategic planning. Directed completion of design and construction of 225,000 s.f.- 13 story Rehab Institute on budget and schedule. Coordinated with OSHPD, Heath Department and Fire Department officials for retrieving variety of permits. Assured the completion of annual Joint Commission Focused Standard Assessment process for licensing, EOC and Emergency Management. Provided strong programming development of staff skills and training which aligned organizational quality, financial and market needs. Developed strategies to improve contribution margins and implemented strategic preventative services in all engineering operation to reduce lifecycle maintenance cost. Implemented policies and procedures for facility operations, including an overall operating business plan to reduce 22% of the original contract cost of all vendors’ expenses. Prepared and implemented risk assessment plan for reduction of all

physical environmental issues. Conducted and prepared summary reports for variety drills. Oversaw upgrading and renovation of all facilities expansions from preparation of due diligences reports, project planning, scheduling, budget, design, contract development and implemented Lean Project Delivery System to expedite the schedule, reduce the cost and improve quality of each one of those projects.

CHLA/ USC- Saban, Los Angeles, CA

August 2011 to March 2015

Director Facility Operation/ Design & Construction

Responsible for overall day-to-day operational performance for nearly $6M annual operating budget and having 23 staff as direct report in facilities, engineering and operation departments.

Reorganized and consolidated all of research administrative services, cutting administrative overhead cost by 33% in the first year at CHLA. Created business models and reorganized shared equipment Core laboratories, saving 39% of subsidy support in the first year. Increased the F&A rate by 5% in the first 2 years. Developed and implemented policies and procedures for all facilities operations, including an overall operating plan and environmental reviews for use of research facilities. Implemented equipment installation log and inventory tracking system and assist in annual equipment inventory audit. Coordinated building system interruptions to minimize impact and assure integrity of operations. Managed the overall operations of the Animal Care Facility and use of facility by principal investigators. Managed the evaluation of the needed space and the capabilities of the facility to handle projects. Created and implemented compliance with regulations, standards and policies of Federal, State (Cal-OSHA), City, USC, NIH and CHLA Animal Guidelines related to care and use of animals in research. Prepared Program description for AAALAC and IACUC site visit and Auditing process. Worked with end users and master planning team for execution of space remodeling and expansion of the research facilities.

WATSON PHARMACEUTICAL, Corona, CA

June 2002 to July 2011

Associate Director of Corporate Facilities Engineering

Responsible for capital master planning projects throughout US with nearly 110M annual budget plan.

Directed and implemented tactical space and move management planning in conjunction with engineering operations. Planned and executed multi-year strategic space planning to facilitate the appropriate lease, acquisition and expansion of real estate to support the growth of overall company. Developed annual long range planned maintenance capital plan, including development of prioritization matrix. Provided structure and advice to operating units and established effective communication throughout organization. Managed the Capital Expenditure Projects (CER), reviewed RFP process for various types of projects, involved in the selection of bidders for all capital projects. Managed Base of Design (BOD), Project Plan, and Construction Documentation Packages from early stage of design thru construction, commissioning and qualification. Involved in selection of manufacturing equipment. Directed activities of staff and their coordination with other departments including Qualification, Security and EHS team during all phases of projects. List of some of the accomplished constructed projects at Watson are:

Gurnee, IL- $3.5M- 272,000 SF GMP warehouse, DEA schedule III

Copiague, NY- $19 M- 187,000 SF GMP QC/ R&D lab and Pilot Plant and manufacturing suites

Copiague, NY- $15M- 120,000 SF FDA approved, class 100,000 clean room manufacturing suites

Copiague, NY- $3.2M- $295,000 SF GMP Warehouse with DEA controlled substances

Cheng Zue, China- 97,000 SF TI remodeling of a R&D lab, Pilot Plant and blast resistant facility

Salt Lake City, UT- $45.7M- 135,000 SF FDA approved, blast resistant production/ filling & packaging lines

Salt Lake City, UT- $4.1M- 96,000 SF GMP class 100,000 Lab

Danbury, CT-$32M- 265,500 SF GMP manufacturing, filling and packaging lines for solid dosages

Brewster, NY- $3.5M- 120,000 SF GMP, class 100,000 manufacturing suites and quarantined area.

Carmel, NY- $2.9M- 115,000 SF FDA approved manufacturing suites

Danbury, CT- $800K- 15,000 GMP R&D lab and Pilot Plant

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Architecture- Polytechnic University of Milan, Milan, Italy – (Major in architecture- Minor in mechanical engineering) - December 1984

Professional courses for Executives’ Leadership, Operations, LEED and Lean Manufacturing

Professional courses for Energy Efficiency

AFFILIATIES

ISPE- Past President of the LA Chapter and member of SD Chapter

SoCal-Bio- Member of Orange County/ Los Angeles Chapter

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