Russell J. Grasso Linkedin.com/in/russell-grasso

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PROFILE:

Seasoned Project Manager for the Biotechnology and Fluid Process Industries featuring repetitively demonstrated success achieved through pragmatic management of the five key project elements: safety, communication, budget, quality, and schedule, both with domestic and with international clientele. Strong track record in producing effective results across multiple functional team members and stakeholders, inclusive of adverse starting conditions, readily viewable on the above LinkedIn page. PMP certification in progress supplementing completed PM education. RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Materialized a decidedly positive customer project satisfaction survey despite the adverse starting conditions of 38% under-sale and 128% over-promised schedule, while enduring late customer conceptual changes for a custom multiuse biopharma system under high multi-corporate visibility

Led cross-functional groups to design for build two unprecedented state-of-the-art 4 and 6 inch TFF systems, including 2-story seismic and modular design construction for high value and capacity therapeutic drug manufacture

Generated unrivalled innovative distinction for the company among buyers and peer competitors by world- premiering the first silicone solvent-based dry cleaning machine; managing engineering, mobilizing production, and testing, while synchronizing marketing efforts, on time and under budget for an industry trade show

Maintained an 8-figure revenue stream, chosen as “last manager standing”, in transitioning GE valve production to a consolidated manufacturing plant, passing the baton of technology and product standards to new product management and engineers, while managing high value orders in progress

Subject Matter Expert for Biotech/Pharma-related consultation on glgResearch.com INDUSTRY & EXPERIENCE SUMMARY BY REGULATOR:

Food & Drug

Administration

Cell Therapy Lab Build-out / Commissioning / CMC oversight

Single / Multi-use Custom Systems & Equipment, International

EPC Project Management: Construction Mods / HVAC / MEP

7 years Project

Management

10 years overall

2003-present

State & Municipal

Regulators

Solvent Recovery / Biodiesel / Fatty Acids

Oleochemical / Petrochemical

Water Treatment / Ion Exchange

Vacuum Furnace / Distillation / Phase Separation / Mass Transfer

6 years Project

Management

10 years overall

Through 2008

Nuclear

Regulatory

Commission

Operating Plant Megawatt Power Output Upgrades & Licensing Evals

Operating Plant Regulatory and Corrective Action Modifications

Valve OEM

3 years Project

Management

20 years overall

Through 2017

BIOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION:

B. S., Chemical Engineering with Biologics Concentration option - Polytechnic Institute of NYU

Graduate Computer Science courses - Boston University PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION:

PMP certification in progress

Project Management Foundations ● Conflict Resolution Foundations ● Agile Foundations

Strategic Negotiations ● Project Leadership ● Critical Thinking RUSSELL J. GRASSO PAGE TWO

SOFTWARE SKILL HIGHLIGHTS:

“Linkedin” Skill Award in Microsoft Word Smartsheet Inc. Smartsheet

“Linkedin” Skill Award in Microsoft Excel Oracle SAP

Microsoft VB.Net Programmer SFDC (Sales Force dot com)

Microsoft Project, OneNote, PowerPoint Dassault Systems Enovia

Autodesk AutoCAD Nemetscher ReVu BlueBeam

DETAILED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Feb 2023-Jun 2023 MODERNA

DNA Operations - Senior Project Manager

Norwood, MA

Led cross-functional teams and suppliers on build-out, validation, initial CMC compliance and clinical trials of multiple gene therapy clean room projects, including Phase II of Personal Cancer Vaccine and supporting small molecule production, under contract. Jan 2022-Jan 2023 WOOD GROUP USA Remote

Sustainable Capital Project Manager – Life Sciences

(formerly AMEC-Foster Wheeler)

Management of Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Capital Projects and their precursor facility construction or retrofit Proposals, all in an EPC format. Closely aligned with Business Development and Wood Clients to strategize, plan, schedule, and coordinate proposal and/or deliverable content and activities. Acted as master project manager when multiple organizations were scoped. Versatility of role also required acting as account manager for lesser revenue clients. Chartered to seek process improvements and corrective action Implementation to achieve optimum budgets and schedules. Nov 2019-Dec 2021 PRIVATE BIOPHARMA CONSULTING Various South American Locations

Suite Population Consultant

Single-use and Multi-use Systems and Equipment - Americas Consulted potential biopharma start-up production sites in South America for fledgling entrepreneurs. Reviewed facility specifications for plausibility to house protein centrifuges, single-use mixers, bins, viral clearance, single and multi-pass TFF systems. Reported facility improvements required to support intended equipment/systems, including electrical service, ceiling height, floor space estimates, and aseptic utilities (steam, CIP, air, & cooling). May 2017-Oct 2019 MILLIPORESIGMA

Life Science - Operations Division

Billerica & Burlington, MA

Senior Project Manager

Single-use and Multi-use Systems and Equipment - Americas & Asia-Pacific Management of multiple cross-functional project teams across multiple sites/geographies to fulfill high dollar value sales of custom single- and multi-use biopharmaceutical systems, equipment, upgrades, technology transfer, and repairs. Drove momentum and optimization via weekly integrated meetings of client, team members, stakeholders, internal experts, and suppliers. Daily assessment and mitigation of potential obstacles; using personal experience, internal expertise, and network resources. Engineered, quoted, and coordinated in-progress client scope changes with Sales to minimize impact. Induced new and repeat business writing custom quotations for Sales referrals. Prepared FAT protocols and collaborated directly with customers at inspection and testing events. Facilitated development of expanding South American market opportunities with Spanish language skills communicating with indigenous client and sales staff. Return tenure requested was a result of positive contributions made in prior decade (see “Millipore” next page).

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Nov 2014-May 2017 GENERAL ELECTRIC

Flow & Process Technology Division

Avon & Randolph, MA

Client Technical & Regulatory Consultant / Senior Project Engineer

(prior to Baker Hughes merger)

Customer regulatory and technical consultation to optimize orders with regard to their fluid system and regulatory requirements. Assisted upper management in workflow streamlining, troubleshooting unclean orders, and identifying vulnerabilities. Specified the manufacture, assembly, & testing of high dollar value commodities. Revitalized 1990-era instrumentation for reintroduction into manufacturing. Resolved supplier and shop floor non-conformances with client interaction. Upon consolidation of four GE valve facilities, was chosen as “last person standing” to pass product knowledge and standards while maintaining minimal disruption of high dollar value orders in progress.

May 2008-Sep 2014 SHAW GROUP, POWER DIVISION Stoughton & Canton, MA Senior Project Engineer 4

(aka Stone & Webster prior to acquisition by Westinghouse) Created power upgrade feasibility studies, system engineering and licensing evaluations, and calculations to enable 8 to 15% power output increases to several operating US nuclear power plants. Coordinated evaluation and modification efforts with external engineering companies and internal corporate divisions cooperating under client project. Prepared plant modification packages in accordance with client procedures and regulatory requirements. May 2007-Mar 2008 CAREBA-MOTT-MACDONALD Westwood, MA Senior Process Engineer (Contract Position)

Developed detailed system descriptions, system logic, and operational startup procedures for new twin 89 million barrels/year Biodiesel plants of prototypical design. Positively impacted final system designs for improved safety and reliability, drawing from petrochemical, oleochemical, and power plant experience. Supplemented Mechanical Group efforts with vendor submittals and equipment procurement calculations.

Jun 2006-May 2007 TWIN RIVERS TECHNOLOGIES Quincy, MA Plant Engineer – Operations Department

Prioritized competing plant needs within pre-allocated capital and maintenance budgets for a $225 million annual sales natural oil refinery/fatty acid separation plant, reporting directly to the plant manager. Assisted experienced operators with daily troubleshooting. Developed funding and implementation requests for capital plant projects with accompanying safety protocols. Developed and spearheaded plant improvement projects to reduce costs and operational vulnerabilities. Jul 2003-May 2006 MILLIPORE Billerica, MA

Senior Project Engineer - Biopharmaceutical Division Developed and released for build biopharmaceutical systems, via P&IDs, physical drawings, and constituent component purchase specifications. Assured hygienic system operability, compliance with customer specifications and validated customer standards within pre-established budget and schedule. Assumed technical ownership of simultaneous client projects. Worked in a collaborative capacity with project manager, 3D designer, assembly personnel, supplier technical representatives, and customer representatives. Implemented innovative technologies for R&D-style contracts while remaining current in industry practices for TFF and Chromatographic technologies and the ASME-BPE code. Apr 2002-May 2003 COMPRESSED GAS-INSULATED TRANSMISSION Westborough, MA Senior Project Engineer (Contract Position)

(since acquired by AZZ)

Performed design reviews, pipe stress analysis, electro-thermal analysis, and mechanical design; coordinating interface logistics, technical commentaries and engineering reviews with client and co-contracted companies. Dec 1998-Feb 2002 HOYT CORPORATION Westport, MA

Vice President of Engineering / QC Manager

Principal Product Development Engineer

Led Engineering Department and played a key role as a management team member for a dry-cleaning machine manufacturer. Coordinated R&D engineers; designed new products (including first ever prototype silicone dry cleaning and solvent recovery machine); strategized daily production support activity of subordinates. Performed engineering project management for custom machine projects; tradeshow appearances and demonstrations; and interfaced with all internal and external parties, including distributors and regulators.

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