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Carlos Bolivar

Miami,FL

Summary

Digital operations and transformation leader with 10+ years of experience in pharma and MedTech, driving large-scale digital, automation, and analytics initiatives across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain. Proven track record in deploying enterprise systems, optimizing end-to-end value streams, and enabling operational excellence through standardized processes, cross-functional governance, and data-driven decision-making. Former Principal Engineer at J&J, now advising leading life sciences companies at McKinsey

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Engagement Manager

McKinsey & Company
08.2022 - Current
  • Worked with 10+ clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device sector, helping unlock value through digital and operational excellence use-cases across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality functions.
  • Defined strategy and business case for a multi-year digital transformation with a major life sciences drug substance manufacturer, delivering $160M in cost savings through advanced analytics-enabled yield optimization and digital scheduling enhancements.
  • Increased production output by over 40% at a major biologics pharmaceutical manufacturer by implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimizing quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and production planning processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize and implement digital innovation initiatives, aligning with overall business strategy and driving end-to-end performance improvements.

Principal Engineer, Lab Innovation and Technology

Johnson And Johnson
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Established the strategic vision and technology roadmap for global Medical Device (MD) Quality Control laboratories, aligning digital transformation efforts with business objectives and driving significant operational improvements.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing high-impact automation projects, optimizing processes across the medical device lab network, and enhancing productivity and efficiency.
  • Led global digitalization program for QC laboratories, identifying key opportunities to drive electronic records, system integrations, and automated review/release processes, resulting in streamlined operations and improved compliance.
  • Developed business cases for high-impact automation technologies, successfully advocating for and securing approval for initiatives to drive cost savings and operational excellence.

Automation Engineer

HP Inc.
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Led the design and implementation of factory automation processes for chemical ink/fluids manufacturing lines across multiple global sites (Puerto Rico, Israel, Oregon, Singapore)
  • Directed the automation and controls design for new manufacturing sites in Singapore and Oregon, supporting the successful launch of HP 3D Fluids manufacturing products and enabling operational scalability.
  • Collaborated with business partners to deliver end-to-end automation solutions, enabling the launch of new manufacturing lines and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Served as a global Subject Matter Expert (SME) for automation platforms, including PLC, SCADA, industrial networks, databases, and quality information systems, providing strategic guidance and ensuring best practices across sites.
  • Defined and implemented the "smart factory" strategy, driving the integration of manufacturing (MES), quality (LIMS), and business (ERP/Inventory) systems to foster a connected, data-driven enterprise.

Control Engineer

Lifescan, LLC
05.2015 - 03.2017
  • Provided process and controls engineering leadership for manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring seamless operation and continuous improvement.
  • Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for factory automation platforms (PLC, Vision Systems, MES) for the Ultra Plus Glucose Monitoring platform, optimizing manufacturing efficiency and quality.
  • Led Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations, successfully implementing corrective actions that resulted in a 90% reduction in vision system-related non-conformances, improving product quality and reducing operational disruptions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
05.2024

Skills

  • Digital Transformation Strategy
  • Value Stream Management (VSM)
  • Operational Excellence
  • End-to-End Supply Chain Optimization
  • Business Case Development
  • Global Process Standardization
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
  • PLC Programming (Rockwell, Siemens)
  • Vision Systems (Cognex, Systech)
  • Smart Factory / Industry 40 Architecture
  • AI/ML Use Case Design (eg, yield optimization)
  • MES Platforms
  • LIMS / LES (LabWare, STARLIMS)

Personal Information

Title: Associate At McKinsey And Company

Timeline

Engagement Manager

McKinsey & Company
08.2022 - Current

Principal Engineer, Lab Innovation and Technology

Johnson And Johnson
03.2020 - 08.2022

Automation Engineer

HP Inc.
03.2017 - 03.2020

Control Engineer

Lifescan, LLC
05.2015 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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