John B.

Experience

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  Rhone-Poulenc Rorer

  Jan 1989 - Jan 2002

  IT Consultant
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  DataZed Software Services Inc.

  Mar 1989 - Apr 2002

  President/CEO & CTO

  Consulting services provided to the pharmaceutical industry; 35 employees, annual revenue $3 million.; Served as administrator charged with the coordination of pre-sales consulting services to potential clients and the management of 35 employees including consultants, administrators and internal development personnel. Assured corporate directions as principal consultant by providing direct consulting services to several prominent clients. Successfully achieved INC 5000 status in 2000, earning the recognition as one of the fastest growing small businesses in the US. Directly involved in the establishment of 2 internal divisions charged with providing small business technical support and Web hosting / development. Instrumental in the development of innovative Web based research and development software tool. Show less

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  Johnson & Johnson

  Apr 2002 - Aug 2002

  Consultant, R&D Applications
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  Pfizer

  Oct 2002 - Sept 2019

   Directed technical design and implementation for infrastructure and application architecture projects. Provided leadership for Quality Systems and Business technology infrastructure design and implementation. Managed global projects related to server migrations, including the relocation of 225 servers. Coordinated with international teams to ensure minimal downtime and successful project execution.Key Accomplishments: Implemented innovative infrastructure solutions, improving performance and disaster recovery across 22 global sites. Led a critical project to migrate from iPrint to VPSX printing, enhancing operational efficiency. Show less Joined the ReNew On Demand Windows 8 Project in March 2013 to lead the Application Readiness Work Stream for the project. Application Readiness is critical to the ReNew project to ensure applications are functional on the Windows 8 platform and readied for Deployment. Managed resources within the Work Stream and developed processes and procedures that enabled the Business Technology (BT) Line Points of Contact (PoC) to develop their testing portfolios and guidance for their remediation options. Instrumental in bringing onboard a software tool, Browsium, that allowed us to fully test and support applications that would otherwise not have worked on the new Windows 8 platform. I worked closely with the other ReNew work streams to ensure alignment with their goals and the overall ReNew goals for deployment of the new Windows 8 platform. Ensure communication and understanding of status of the total Application Portfolio to the Project Management Office (PMO). Providing technical leadership and support to the PoC and testers in their efforts to test and remediate their applications on the Windows 8 platform. Show less  Led the technical direction and design for infrastructure and application architecture projects. Provided leadership in disaster recovery planning and support for application infrastructure. Collaborated with European sites to implement lean lab concepts and increase productivity. Developed strategies for application-specific background processing and hardware/software solutions.Key Accomplishments: Successfully consolidated two European data centers into a single US global data center, saving over $4.5M initially and $650K annually. Achieved a 30%+ improvement in performance and disaster recovery capabilities across 22 global sites. Show less

  • Senior Manager – Service Integration - Business Technology Infrastructure - Desktop Engineering

    Mar 2015 - Sept 2019

  • Senior Manager – Service Integration - Business Technology Infrastructure – ReNew Project

    Jan 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Sr. Manager - Core Quality Systems, BTI, Manufacturing Support Services

    Jul 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Sr. Technology Lead, Quality Systems, BT

    Oct 2002 - Jul 2010
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  Mountaire Farms

  Jun 2020 - May 2021

  Infrastructure Asset Management

   Developed and implemented IT infrastructure asset management policies and procedures. Negotiated and established a Cellular Enabled Device Policy for mobile devices within the company. Created a Managed Service Agreement with an external vendor for IT services and personnel back-fill. Defined and drafted an Asset Management Life Cycle model, including end-of-life (EOL) asset management.Key Accomplishments: Implemented a comprehensive asset management policy that improved tracking and efficiency of IT resources by 50%. Successfully negotiated a Managed Service Agreement, resulting in enhanced IT support and cost savings of 35%. Show less

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  LabWare LIMS SME (Pfizer)

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

   Provided technical architectural consulting for the digitization of QC lab environments using LabWare LIMS and DLX. Directed the integration of laboratory instruments with LabWare LIMS, enabling real-time data transfer and analysis. Led a global initiative to design and implement the "Lab of the Future" project, working remotely with international teams. Developed technical specifications and architectural designs to support laboratory automation and data management. Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure project requirements and milestones were met on time. Show less  Provided technical architectural consulting for the digitization of QC lab environments using LabWare LIMS and DLX. Directed the integration of laboratory instruments with LabWare LIMS, enabling real-time data transfer and analysis. Led a global initiative to design and implement the "Lab of the Future" project, working remotely with international teams. Developed technical specifications and architectural designs to support laboratory automation and data management. Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure project requirements and milestones were met on time. Show less

  • Lead Architect

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Lead Architect

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2024
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  Verista

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2024

   Managed a $10MM+ global project to migrate and deploy Windows 10 in R&D environments across the US and Japan. Coordinated with internal resources, budget management, and a large external vendor to ensure project success. Oversaw the migration of over 1150 PCs, including validated (GxP) systems, to Windows 10. Implemented project management best practices to ensure timely and within-budget delivery. Provided remote leadership and support to teams on both East and West coasts of the US and in Japan.Key Accomplishments: Achieved seamless integration of lab data systems, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility for over 100 analysts. Successfully digitized QC lab environments, resulting in a 25% improvement in data processing speed and accuracy. Pivotal in the global "Lab of the Future" initiative, enhancing laboratory efficiency and data integration for multiple sites. Show less  Led the automation of R&D lab environments and instruments using advanced robotics and Lab Automation technologies. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate final result data from lab analysts into ELN and LIMS systems. Designed and implemented solutions to streamline data workflows and improve laboratory efficiency. Provided technical consulting to ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Oversaw the deployment and configuration of lab automation systems and instruments. Conducted training sessions for lab analysts and IT staff on new technologies and processes. Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    May 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Technical Lead – LIMS & Lab Automation (Lilly)

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2024