Senior Software Architect & Automation Leader

ZHASSULAN (JOHN) YESZHANOV

East Brunswick, NJ

732-***-**** ️ ********@********************.***

SUMMARY

Senior Software Architect & Automation Leader with 12+ years of experience delivering GxP-compliant systems across MES (PAS-X), ERP (SAP/Oracle), LIMS, and scalable SaaS platforms in pharmaceutical and regulated environments. Proven track record of reducing operational costs, accelerating batch release, and strengthening compliance (21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001).

Expert in architecting secure, multi-tenant, cloud-based systems with unlimited scalability across clients, enabling business growth and operational efficiency. Leads cross-functional teams to deliver validated, audit-ready, and high-availability solutions supporting CAR-T and commercial manufacturing.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced batch review and release time by ~30–40% through MES (PAS-X) optimization

Delivered HIPAA-compliant SaaS platform supporting multi-client scalability with secure PHI handling

Improved audit readiness to zero critical findings across GxP systems

Reduced operational and infrastructure costs by ~25–30% through cloud architecture and automation

Increased inventory accuracy and reduced shrinkage by ~25% via POS-integrated systems

Automated financial analytics (P&L), reducing manual reporting workload by ~40%

Developed theft detection analytics system achieving ~95% detection accuracy in identifying suspicious transactions

CORE SKILLS

Architecture & Leadership: Enterprise Architecture, SaaS (Multi-Tenant), System Integration, Digital Transformation

Pharma Systems: PAS-X MES, SAP/Oracle ERP, LIMS, EBR/MBR, BMS/EMS, SCADA/PLC

Compliance: GxP, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, HIPAA, Data Integrity, ISO/IEC 27001

Security: NIST 800-53, Encryption (At Rest/In Transit), RBAC, Audit Trails

Technology: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Java, Spring, Python, JavaScript, REST APIs, Node.js, Thymeleaf

Cloud & DevOps: Azure, AWS, CI/CD, Microservices, Containers, Kubernetes, GitHub

Databases: SQL Server, Azure SQL, Snowflake, MongoDB, PostgreSQL

Biomedicine Solutions LLC — East Brunswick, NJ

Software Development Manager & Technical Lead Sept 2023 – Present

Architected MES-integrated applications supporting CAR-T manufacturing, reducing batch review time by ~35%

Designed and delivered HIPAA-compliant SaaS platform with encryption (data at rest/in transit) for secure PHI and financial data processing

Built multi-tenant, fully scalable architecture supporting unlimited client onboarding without system redesign

Implemented compliance controls aligned with 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and NIST 800-53, improving audit readiness

Integrated PAS-X MBR Designer, SAP ERP, and SCADA/PLC systems for real-time data flow and batch traceability

Led incident response and system recovery, preventing production downtime and batch loss

Developed automation testing and validation documentation (BRD, SDD, SDLC, IQ/OQ/PQ)

ITech Business Solutions LLC — East Brunswick, NJ

Full Stack Developer / Automation Engineer Aug 2020 – Present

Architected and delivered a multi-tenant SaaS platform for restaurant and supermarket operations with unlimited client scalability

Designed integrated modules including POS, inventory, delivery, financial analytics, and reporting

Built real-time Profit & Loss (P&L) analytics, improving decision-making and reducing losses by ~20–30%

Developed automated inventory management system integrated with POS, reducing discrepancies and shrinkage by ~25%

Engineered theft detection analytics system achieving ~95% accuracy in identifying suspicious transaction patterns

Implemented delivery optimization system calculating mileage, tolls, taxes, and dynamic pricing, improving cost accuracy by ~30%

Automated tax calculation and compliance reporting, reducing manual accounting effort by ~40%

Designed APIs and microservices supporting high-volume transactions and real-time analytics dashboards

Fusion Technology LLC — Clarksburg, WV

Sr. Software Developer Jul 2024 – Jun 2025

Engineered secure APIs and enterprise services for federal data systems

Strengthened identity management, encryption, and audit capabilities

Improved performance and reliability for time-sensitive workloads

Northrop Grumman / Peraton – Herndon, WV

Sr. Software Engineer Nov 2020 – Mar 2024

Developed secure enterprise applications supporting federal operations in regulated environments

Implemented RBAC, encryption, and audit logging aligned with NIST standards

Modernized legacy systems, reducing vulnerabilities and improving performance by ~30%

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability and operational resilience

Extensis Group LLC — Woodbridge, NJ

Sr. Software Engineer Jun 2019 – Feb 2020

Developed enterprise applications using C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Entity Framework, and APIs

Designed database-first architecture and optimized system performance

Developed and delivered 14 enterprise applications supporting HR, payroll, and benefits operations across 28,000+ employees and dependents

Optimized database performance through advanced stored procedure design, improving efficiency by ~30–50%

Automated open enrollment processing, eliminating manual uploads and reducing processing time by >95%

Built high-performance data ingestion system processing tens of thousands of records in minutes, removing need for temporary staffing

EDUCATION

M.S., Mining Engineering — Zhezkazgan University

CERTIFICATIONS

ISTQB Certified Tester (CTFL)

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