Catherine Paliakkara
Shrewsbury,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented quality professional with experience in investigations, corrective actions, and compliance support. Strong in root cause analysis, documentation control, and collaboration across functions. Ready to support quality improvements and reliable product performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Abbott
Westford, Massachusetts
03.2024 - Current
- Supported Abbott Quality Systems through CAPA and nonconformance investigations, implementing corrective actions that enhanced compliance and mitigated risks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that elevated product quality and ensured customer satisfaction.
- Prepared quality records for audits and inspections, ensuring adherence to current regulatory standards and facilitating successful outcomes.
R&D Engineer Co-op
Selux Diagnostics
Charlestown, Massachusetts
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated functionality testing to collect project data, enhancing team analysis and supporting effective presentations.
- Conducted software testing for each new release, delivering actionable feedback on usability and functionality via Jira.
- Created scripts using available commands to run tests more efficiently and consistently for current functionality data collection.
- Documented software update steps and testing procedures, training next co-op on processes for streamlined onboarding.
Automation Engineer Co-op
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Lexington, Massachusetts
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Updated automation documentation, including SOPs, forms, and design specifications, ensuring alignment with current system state for enhanced operational accuracy.
- Utilized Dameware for remote system access to collect evidence for project updates, improving documentation accuracy and reliability.
- Supported systems in GMP labs and cleanrooms post-gowning training, ensuring continued functionality for critical systems inaccessible remotely.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05-2023
Master of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Northeastern University
Boston, MA11-2026
Skills
- Quality assurance
- CAPA management
- Root cause analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality systems
- Change management
- Test procedure development
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Abbott
03.2024 - Current
R&D Engineer Co-op
Selux Diagnostics
01.2022 - 07.2022
Automation Engineer Co-op
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
Northeastern University
Master of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Northeastern University