Alberto Garcia
Swampscott,MA
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with extensive expertise in automation and project management within life sciences and food and beverage sectors. Proven track record in driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and support product development. Skilled in leading diverse teams, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of innovation. Proficient in managing all phases of project lifecycles and aligning engineering strategies with organizational objectives. Committed to talent development and building high-performing teams while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Adept at navigating complex challenges and implementing data-driven solutions to achieve business goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Automation Platform Development
Cytiva
Marlborough , MA
2022.07 - Current
- Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership for the Automation Platform Development Team, guiding engineers in the design and implementation of innovative automation solutions.
- Organizational Vision: Develop and articulate a strategic vision for automation platforms that aligns with the company’s long-term goals and market needs, ensuring focused and impactful team efforts.
- Product Roadmapping & Strategy: Drive the development and execution of comprehensive product roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives that enhance competitive advantage and effectively address customer requirements.
- Executive Collaboration: Partner with executives and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of automation strategies with overall business objectives, fostering an integrated approach to product development.
- Complex Issue Resolution: Lead efforts to resolve critical project challenges, leveraging technical expertise and strategic insight to facilitate timely and effective solutions.
- Team Development: Cultivate a high-performing multicultural team culture by mentoring engineers, fostering professional growth, and ensuring a pipeline of talent for future leadership roles.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating project status and strategic initiatives to ensure alignment and support.
- Resource Optimization: Oversee resource allocation and project prioritization, ensuring optimal utilization of team capabilities to meet organizational objectives and deliver high-quality automation solutions.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging exploration of new technologies and methodologies to enhance product offerings and operational efficiency.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Ensure robust documentation and reporting processes are in place, providing executives with actionable insights and updates on team performance and project outcomes.
Sr. Project Manager, Automation
Cytiva
Marlborough , MA
2020.10 - 2022.07
- Project Lead: Lead the team responsible for automation, ensuring that control systems are robust, scalable, and meet operational and regulatory requirements, including both software and electrical components.
- Project Management: Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within financial constraints.
- Technical Problem Solving: Address any technical issues related to automation, software, or electrical systems, ensuring smooth project execution and minimal disruptions.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, timelines, and any potential risks.
Sr. Automation Engineer
Cytiva
Marlborough , MA
2018.12 - 2020.10
- Advanced Technical Leadership: Lead complex automation projects, providing high-level expertise in the design, programming, and deployment of automation systems for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Strategic Input: Provide input into strategic decisions related to automation technology adoption and system enhancements, contributing to the company’s overall technical direction.
- High-level Problem Solving: Address complex technical challenges, developing innovative solutions to ensure automation systems perform reliably and meet rigorous performance standards.
- International Client Engagement: Travel internationally to oversee project installations, provide on-site support, and troubleshoot system issues, ensuring successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
Lead Automation Engineer
Cytiva
Marlborough , MA
2017.10 - 2018.12
- Project Delivery: Lead the implementation and delivery of FlexFactory and standalone automation systems to end-customers, ensuring all systems meet client specifications and quality standards.
- Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead on automation projects, overseeing system design, programming, and integration for biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
- International Travel & Support: Travel internationally to customer sites for project delivery, system commissioning, troubleshooting, and client support.
- Customer Collaboration: Work closely with end-customers to understand their requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure alignment with project goals.
- System Integration: Oversee the integration of automation systems with existing customer infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and adherence to GMP standards.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including R&D, production, and qualification services, to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Address technical issues during project execution, providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.
- Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all automation systems are properly documented, compliant with industry standards (e.g., GAMP5), and meet regulatory requirements.
Project Manager
Balyo Inc.
Woburn , MA
2017.01 - 2017.09
- Customer Project Management: Lead and manage end-to-end customer projects, from planning and execution to delivery, ensuring autonomous vehicle solutions (forklifts) meet client expectations and timelines.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing regular updates on project progress, addressing concerns, and aligning project goals with customer needs.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with engineering, production, and software teams to ensure project requirements are met and technical challenges are resolved.
- Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to meet customer deadlines and maintain project efficiency.
- Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring projects are delivered within the agreed-upon financial parameters.
- Risk Management: Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays or budget overruns.
- Technical Understanding: Leverage knowledge of autonomous vehicle technology to ensure customer solutions are technically sound and meet performance expectations.
- Problem Solving: Address technical and logistical challenges that arise during the course of the project, working closely with teams to implement effective solutions.
- Post-delivery Support: Provide ongoing support to customers after project completion, ensuring satisfaction and addressing any operational concerns with the autonomous vehicles.
Automation Controls Engineer
Keurig Green Mountain
Burlington , MA
2014.07 - 2017.01
- High-Speed Packaging Equipment: Design, program, and optimize control systems for high-speed packaging machinery, ensuring efficient operation in a fast-paced production environment.
- Factory Setup: Support the design and implementation of control systems for a new factory, ensuring smooth integration of automated systems into production lines.
- Automation & Controls: Develop, test, and maintain automation systems (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, SCADA) for high-speed machinery, ensuring consistency, precision, and minimal downtime.
- Project Management: Oversee projects related to the installation and commissioning of high-speed packaging equipment, ensuring timely and successful execution within budget.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve control system issues quickly to keep high-speed packaging lines running smoothly.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all control systems meet safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to ensure packaging equipment meets performance targets and operates efficiently in the new factory.
Project & Controls Engineer
Gorton’s Seafood
Gloucester , MA
2013.05 - 2014.07
- Automation & Control Systems: Design, program, and maintain automation systems (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, SCADA) to control equipment.
- Equipment Integration: Ensure seamless integration of new machinery and control systems into the production line.
- Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and minimize waste.
- Project Management: Lead capital projects related to equipment upgrades, system enhancements, and process improvements, ensuring on-time and within-budget execution.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all control systems and processes comply with food safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Plant Directors, Maintenance Managers, Quality teams, and other departments to support the plant’s operational goals, troubleshoot issues, and ensure alignment on project objectives and improvements.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of control system designs, modifications, and project progress reports for future reference and compliance audits.
Plant Engineer
Piantedosi Baking Co.
Malden , MA
2009.10 - 2013.05
- Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of bakery machinery and equipment, including ovens, mixers, and conveyor systems.
- Process Optimization: Improve production processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain product quality.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to food safety standards (e.g., HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and health and safety regulations.
- Project Management: Oversee the installation, upgrade, and commissioning of new equipment and systems.
- Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues with plant machinery and infrastructure.
- Energy & Resource Management: Monitor energy usage and implement strategies to reduce costs and improve sustainability.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality control, and other departments to ensure seamless operation.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed records of repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance activities
Engineering Internship/Maintenance Engineering
Blackhawk of Mexico
Monterrey , N.L.
2008.09 - 2009.06
- Contributed to preventive and corrective maintenance plans, collaborated with teams to improve procedures, and maintained records of maintenance activities.
Engineering Internship
CYDSA - Quimobásicos
Monterrey , N.L.
2007.08 - 2008.08
- Assisted in developing and implementing the mechanical integrity program, ensuring compliance and analyzing equipment performance data.
Education
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mechatronics Engineering -
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)
Monterrey, N.L.05.2009
Skills
- Visionary Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Change Management
- Partnership Development
- Innovation Management
- Technical Leadership
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Organizational Development
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Automation Platform Development
Cytiva
2022.07 - Current
Sr. Project Manager, Automation
Cytiva
2020.10 - 2022.07
Sr. Automation Engineer
Cytiva
2018.12 - 2020.10
Lead Automation Engineer
Cytiva
2017.10 - 2018.12
Project Manager
Balyo Inc.
2017.01 - 2017.09
Automation Controls Engineer
Keurig Green Mountain
2014.07 - 2017.01
Project & Controls Engineer
Gorton’s Seafood
2013.05 - 2014.07
Plant Engineer
Piantedosi Baking Co.
2009.10 - 2013.05
Engineering Internship/Maintenance Engineering
Blackhawk of Mexico
2008.09 - 2009.06
Engineering Internship
CYDSA - Quimobásicos
2007.08 - 2008.08
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mechatronics Engineering -
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)
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