Cristina E. Pirataie

• Managed projects from procurement to commission for budgets ranging from <$10K to $2.8M.
• Implemented software packages for PlantState Integrity Alarm Management, Cyber Integrity & Automation Integrity Asset Management, J5 Operator Logbook, Jovix Materials Management
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
• Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
• Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
• Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Designed technical upgrade paths, incorporating requested functionality and performance enhancements.
• Researched and acquired new hardware to maximize system functionality and meet required performance metrics.

• Detail-oriented and multi-talented Project Manager with in-depth knowledge providing process improvement/ transformation expertise for project teams, process owners, operations, and stakeholders in order to achieve engagement goals and operational performance objectives to reach successful business outcomes
• Championed multiple challenging projects simultaneously, streamlining software implementation and coordination while presenting customer centered alarm management and cyber security strategies resulting in substantial increase in successful project completion through identifying goals and objectives, managing workflow, aligning it with constraints and policy, and delivering final project according to specifications
• Proven success identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving project constraints, resulting in improved on-time and on-budget delivery through quality leadership while driving teams to communicate, solve problems, and deliver highest quality solutions
• Management of industrial automation PlantState Integrity™, Automation Integrity™ and Cyber Integrity™ software deployment projects and consulting services to the O&G, Chemicals, Mining, Pulp & Paper, Pipeline and other manufacturing industries
• Consulting services regarding operational effectiveness (Baseline, Bad Actor resolution, Documentation & Rationalization, Audit & Enforce, Dynamic Alarming, boundary management, IPL assurance) in alignment with ISA 18.2 Alarm Management Standard, PHMSA, EEMUA, API-RP 1165
• Consulting and implementation services for OT cyber security assets (inventory, configuration management, vulnerability, hardening and optimization strategies) according to industry standards (NERC CIP, IEC 62443, NIST PP800-82, SANS model, CPNI)
• Consulting and implementation services for industrial system design and integration of operator console graphics using high performance HMI principles for improved operator situation awareness and process surveillance, abnormal situation detection and response, and reduced training time for new operators

Acquisitions innovator excelling in business operations and analysis, successfully cultivating client-base with strategic insights and negotiations, compelling customer experiences, high level program management, and the power to influence stakeholder decisions with game-changing business development strategies.

• Daily operations of family-owned real estate distressed property acquisition, rehabilitation, wholesaling and brokering business

• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.

Pragmatic Marketing certified Product Manager repeatedly recognized for top performance through promotions and selection for high-priority initiatives following demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master complex concepts.

• Spearheaded 14 software version releases of PlantState Suite™ (now PlantState Integrity™) alarm management software
• Consultant to Development/Engineering, Marketing Communications and other stakeholders to appropriately define and prioritize roadmap items, offering recommendations for resource and project allocation, as well as CRM Product Defect and Enhancement Request cases by identifying development candidates and updating status of customer cases.
• Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
• Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
• Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
• Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
• Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
• Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
• Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
• Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
• Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.

• Served as Subject Matter Expert on S/W, change agent, and technical resource to ensure process improvement activities were communicated and supported throughout company via product training and advisory board meetings for partners, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepared proposal documentation and specifications based on user analytics.
• Instrumental in operational success through efficient preparation of technical and commercial proposals for PAS software products and technical services according to proposed scope of work provided by global sales account managers.
• Piloted creation and management of process workflows in Microsoft CRM system related to internal notifications and sales lifecycle demands.
• Drove training programs for customers and instruction for plant operators on use of control systems.

Executed multiple control system alarm management projects consisting of :

• Software implementation
• Alarm Management Philosophy development
• Alarm Baseline and Bad Actor resolution & reporting
• Documentation & Rationalization
• Audit & Enforcement
• Dynamic Alarming

Implemented the 7-Step methodology for Alarm Management according to ISA18.2 and PHMSA guidelines across multiple industries and customers:

• O&G
• Pulp & Paper
• Mining
• Chemicals
• Pipeline
• Power Generation

Management of plant Quality systems and software administration and supervision of 24 hr QA/QC lab for the Fuel & Gasoline performance additives industry

• Comprehensive overhaul of laboratory protocol and safety procedures
• Successful implementation and management of new SQL-based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software
• Leadership of team of 8 analysts and 2 chemists to longest "No Safety Incident" period in department history
• Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
• Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
• Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
• Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Process optimization of chemical reactor efficiency and reaction conversion rates using Six Sigma Methodology for improvement of purity and throughput of hydroquinone product at Bayport Plant
  
• Expansion, productivity & sustainability capital projects ranging from $10K - $250K, involving process vessels, heat & mass transfer equipment, piping & instrumentation, industrial robots and utilities operations for the production of butadiene

Elastomeric materials research projects focused on:

• Development and implementation of analytical methods for cold temperature scanning probe microscopy (SPM) using Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) to research surface chemistry of polymeric material at nano-particle scale
• Identification and analysis of polymeric materials using thermal desorption GC-MS, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Soxhlet, MicroWave & accelerated solvent extractions (ACE), SEM and FT-IR techniques

Product Development research in the area of flavor chemistry for the soft-drink industry:

• Natural flavor degradation and shelf life studies, artificial flavor and sweetener synergy
• Artificial sweetener stability studies
• Sucrose to Fructose/Glucose hydrolysis (inversion) time studies in acidic environments
• Instrumental in approximately 300 development projects annually across multiple product lines and geographies

• Maintained accounting records for the Bayou Village School Parent Community Council using Intuit QuickBooks
• Managed financial aspects of fundraisers on behalf of the Council
• Provided Quarterly reporting to the Council's leadership

Provided English as A Second Language lessons to families of military staff stationed at Ft Benning, GA military base

• Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
• Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
• Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
• Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.