Dylan Lysons
Ellensburg,WA
Summary
Dynamic EHS and QA leader with a proven track record in driving process improvements and implementing quality management systems. Spearheaded MasterControl eQMS adoption, significantly reducing document approval times and enhancing efficiency. Recognized for leadership in audit program management and fostering a safety-first environment across diverse teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
MasterControl Subject Matter Expert
Focused Consulting Inc.
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Served as MasterControl SME for Merative / Merge implementations; defined Infocard types and numbering standards to ensure system taxonomy met customer requirements.
- Designed and deployed document workflows and packet types, reducing document routing time and improving approval traceability.
- Built training curriculum and delivered end-user training, increasing user adoption and reducing support tickets by improving first-time task completion.
- Developed strong relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and satisfaction. to secure repeat business.
QA Analyst II
Accelerated Care Plus
11.2008 - 11.2025
- Led MasterControl eQMS implementation, migrating paper QMS to digital platform while maintaining system configuration, access controls, and workflows.
- Established risk analysis and CAPA processes in MasterControl, facilitating FMEA and root-cause investigations that reduced repeat nonconformances.
- Improved inventory accuracy and process efficiency in warehouse through Lean Six Sigma methods and 5S, while reducing document approval cycle times via MasterControl.
- Developed and managed internal and supplier audit programs across 28 systems (Asia, Europe, USA); coordinated auditor training and led 12-person audit team.
- Maintained document control and safety program, including EHS audits and resource center oversight.
Education
Truckee Meadows Community College - Radiography
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV01-2006
Gateway Community College - Radiography
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ01-2005
Skills
- MasterControl Sysadmin I
- Quality management systems
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
- ISO 9001
- ISO 13485
- ISO 14971
- ISO 27001
- FDA QMSR 820
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- Software Validation
- Lead Auditor
- Audit coordination
- Audit preparation
- Compliance documentation
- Process improvement
- Process engineering
- Workflow design
- Document control
- Dashboard design
- GEMBA practices
- 5S methodology
- Risk analysis
- Key performance indicators
- Team leadership
- Team management
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- 5S methodology
References
- Lee Grasseschi, Manager, Compliance & QA, Accelerated Care Plus, 01/2018, Present, (775) 223-1391, lgrasseschi@hanger.com
- Justin Mieth, QA Engineer, Hanger Fabrication Network, jmeith@hanger.com
- Dave Yurasits, FCI Project Manager, dyurasits@focused-consulting.com
- Thomas McKraken, FCI Consultant, tmckraken@focused-consulting.com
- Joe Lucadamo, Vice President of Professional Services, FCI, jlucadamo@focused-consulting.com
Awards Recognition
- Team of the Year, 2009
- Perseverance Award, 2022
Skills Certifications Experience
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt (8+ years practice), Leadership – Team-building (16+ years experience), Master Control Sysadmin I Certificate (5+ years experience), CPR Certified Expired 2023 (21+ years experience), 29 CFR 1910 30 HR Card (16+ years held and practiced), ISO 9001 Certificate (7+ years experience), ISO 13485 Certificate (7+ year experience), ISO 14971 Certificate (7+ Years experience), ISO 27001 Certificate (7+ years experience), FDA QMSR 820 Certificate (16+ years experience), FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Certificate (5+ years experience), Software Validation Certificate (5+ years experience), Lead Auditor Certificate 2025 Exemplar Global (26 Systems over 7+ years), Quality Assurance & Compliance (16+ years experience) Environmental Health & Safety (16+ years experience), FDA QMSR 820 formally FDA 21 CFR 820 (16 years experience), ISO Standards 9001, 13485, 14971, 27001 (7 years experience), Lean Six Sigma & Kaizen (7 years experience), MasterControl (5 years experience), Supplier Audits & Risk Management (7 years of experience), Calibration & QC Inspections (16 years experience), Safety Program Development (16 years experience), SDLC & Software Validation (5 years experience), Team Leadership & Training Development (16 years experience).
Software:
MasterControl (Qx Modules): QMS & Document Control, Audit Management, Risk Management Tools, Calibration Systems, Safety Management Systems
Microsoft Tools: Microsoft 365, SharePoint, MS Office Suite of Programs, Smartsheet, Power Bi, Power Query.
Custom Software Solutions: working with IT to develop and change them, familiar with customer KPI software solutions for on the floor real time metric reporting strategies
Timeline
MasterControl Subject Matter Expert
Focused Consulting Inc.
01.2025 - 04.2026
QA Analyst II
Accelerated Care Plus
11.2008 - 11.2025
Truckee Meadows Community College - Radiography
Truckee Meadows Community College
Gateway Community College - Radiography
Gateway Community College