Erika McDowell
Ballston Spa,NY
Summary
Compliant Application Specialist with an innovative mind and sound knowledge of IT systems. Excellent in managing a team and delegating work. Experience handling complex and problematic situations with analytical thinking and patience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior IT Applications Analyst
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
02.2023 - Current
- Led projects focused on optimizing application workflows, improving operational efficiency within teams.
- Mentored and managed junior analysts, promoting skill development and ensuring consistency in analytical approaches.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between applications, improving business processes.
- Served as a liaison between technical teams and key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project goals while managing expectations effectively.
- Conducted system testing and validation to ensure software functionality and compliance with requirements.
ASM/RTA Process Engineer
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
01.2021 - Current
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Developed planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Conducted feasibility studies for proposed projects using potential ROI and risk management.
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve KPIs
Automation Engineer
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Generated process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Supported facility and process equipment engineering and design, integration and validation.
- Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY06-2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05-2015
Skills
- Improvement tracking
- Process flow analysis
- Lean environments and principles
- Critical communication
- Strategic planning
- Application integration
- Business process improvement
- Data management
- Requirements gathering
- System documentation
Timeline
Senior IT Applications Analyst
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
02.2023 - Current
ASM/RTA Process Engineer
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
01.2021 - Current
Automation Engineer
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
01.2019 - 01.2021
MBA - Business Administration And Management
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The College of Saint Rose