Tom Brizzi (BSME, MBA, PMP)

Experience

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  Pall Corporation

  Sept 1985 - Sept 1987

  Product Engineer - APM Group

  Entry level Mechanical Engineer designing fuel and oil filtration systems for several of the major aircraft engine manufacturers. Worked in the areas of filter housing design and relief/bypass value design.

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  Baxter Healthcare

  Sept 1987 - Jan 1998

  Mechanical Product Engineer, Principle Engineer, Sr. Principal Engineer

  Achievements:• Successfully managed development process of Baxter’s next generation dialysis machine, including a completely new electronic layout, CRT display for Human Interface, new control and monitor software as well as a new structural foam-molded cabinet.• Developed the Production Assembly Procedures (PAPs) to manufacture new medical device whiledesigning and documenting machine and sheet metal parts using Intergraph’s Microstation CAD software.• Presented product at several annual trade shows and conventions.• Trained both sales force and field service on benefits, operation and use of new machine. Show less

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  AmerisourceBergen

  Jan 1998 - Jun 2016

  Sr. Technical Project Manager - OptiFill Systems

  • Acted as a Subject Matter Expert for sales, software engineering and field service.• Established marketing strategies that developed innovative marketing plans and enhanced regional sales.• Oversaw large and national accounts, including the VA and DoD in designing and planning future updates to the current system interfaces.• Managed Interface Development and created specifications for HL7 and XML 1 and 2-way interfaces between the pharmacy host software system and OptiFill’s PPS Software Suite.• Designed and implemented conveyor systems for routing the prescription orders to specific work areas within the pharmacy using AutoCAD.• Managed cross-functional teams from sales, product marketing and corporate communications groups to develop event strategy and execute projects.Achievements:• Promoted to Subject Matter Expert for providing excellent service regarding technical aspects of the hardware and ABTG PPS software on how it is best configured for various customer Pharmacy Process Flows.• Lead regular “Lessons Learned” and “Punch List” follow up meetings, resulting in increased reliability, reduced Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and customer satisfaction.• Identified sale opportunities and assisted in sales plan to meet the set sales goals. Show less

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  ARxIUM

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

  Systems Consultant (Sales Engineer)

  • Drive revenue generation and growth for the OptiFill Business Unit & overall organization through sales support, key account management and development support.• Act as a Subject Matter Expert & the primary point-of-contact between sales & internal marketing, operations & production to meet revenue targets.• Liaise between clients & cross-functional departments to ensure the highest level of service excellence.• Prepare presentations & marketing materials needed for prospective clients while working closely with sales team members to identify strategic target markets.• Handle high-level business accounts while collaborating with the implementation & support team to ensure that efforts are consistent with customer expectations & business objectives.• Prioritize development activities, assisting in the removal of any obstacles and motivating the project teams to meet key milestones on time and on budget.• Provide engineering expertise in the development of products through the software life-cycle, from requirements definition through successful deployment.• Serve as a technical resource to size and price systems for proposals while performing project management and coordination of internal resources to ensure timely deliverables.• Review customer requirements and existing design configuration to recommend targeted solutions that include all relevant technical documentation for the pre-sale.Achievements:• Developed complex and custom sales pricing models, resulting in increased sales and higher profits.• Developed and executed marketing tactics, including cost estimates, assigning tasks to various team members and managing budgets and timelines.• Successfully identified beta partners for new releases or solutions.• Increased customer interest by successfully demonstrating kickoff presentation.• Conducted nation-wide, key customer survey collecting marketing data in what features are important for ARxIUM’s next generation high volume systems. Show less

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  On The Mark Contracting LLC of Florida

  Aug 2019 - now

  Principal

  Specializing in Automation Systems Consulting, Project Management and Technical Sales. Managed the installation and support of conveyor systems, automation equipment, documentation, and training. Commissioned mail order, central fill, and specialty pharmacies. Defined system requirements for custom automation systems, generating SOWs, proposals and quotes. Have significant experience with projects that involve network, server, or software implementation & upgrades. Experience includes analytic support throughout the implementation process to ensure successful link to business objectives/goals. Manages 3rd party installation contractors. Managed technical installation resources in multiple disciplines including mechanical installation, electrical and network installation.Most recent contract with Parata/BD ended on 2/29/2024. Open to opportunities on part-time, contract, fully remote arrangements. Show less

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  Parata Systems

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2022

  Sr. Technical Project Manager

  Managed multiple $2M-$5M Central Fill and Mail Order High Volume Pharmacy Automation Implementations