Yolanda P.

Experience

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  Abbott

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Technical Intern

  • Resolved high rejection rate of canned powder products by analysing powder properties and adjusting the position of fines return in spray dryer.• Directed sensory tests for reduction in flavour project. • Investigated DHA powder issue and identified optimal DHA particle size. • Programmed Excel VBA code to format nutrients sheet for over 50 list numbers.

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  Edwards Lifesciences

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Site Lead Modeler for digitalization of shopfloor; Successful implementation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for two business units.• Implemented MES by working with cross-functional team to gather process requirements, model the process, conduct functional and user acceptance tests, conduct trainings and support go-live activities. Reduced administrative time and paper trails on shopfloor by 62% and 82%.• Developed training materials and conducted training to over 100 employees, including Managers, Professionals, Operators, and new Modelers on MES and change management process. • Setup and maintained Device Master Record (DMR) for MES items. Provided technical support to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.• Partnered with global and internal stakeholders to improve existing MES system and user experience; Ensure business requirements are met.• Developed dashboards such as training dashboard and yield, scrap and rework dashboard using SQL and Power BI. Reduced time taken to track manually. Show less • Subject Matter Expert for packaging process; Successful execution of product transfer projects for multiple models by creating the DMR, developing and executing protocols. • Implemented lean process improvements by updating the procedures, DMR and conducting trainings for all models. Achieved 50% capacity increase and shortened the lead time by 2 days. • Worked closely with Quality and Production to investigate and resolve issues identified throughout the packaging process. Ensure on-time closure for NCR and CAPA. Show less

  • Process, Technology and Digitalization Engineer

    May 2020 - Dec 2022

  • Product & Process Engineer

    Sept 2018 - Apr 2020
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  Goldman Sachs

  Jan 2023 - now

  Data Analyst