Houda Bourouha
San Ramon,CA
Summary
A seasoned Chem E, bringing adaptability and a wealth of skills acquired from various disciplines. My Experience encompasses successful project management, problem-solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Highly skilled in utilizing new technologies and staying updated with industry trends to drive innovation and efficiency. Background in biotech manufacturing and quality control, as well as data visualization and analysis, well-equipped to contribute to the success of any organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Math for economics
International Business School
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Using my previous acquired experience in data analysis, I was able to develop an interacting and motivating math course
- Examples from my previous job experience as a network engineer were used to better teach and introduce linear algebra concepts.
- I was also able to leverage strong skills in data analysis and matrices to excel in my role.
Network Engineer
Nexius
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Implementation of Big Bata concepts
- Assisting lead engineers in designing and developing new databases using Vertica
- Defining all necessary parameters to build and migrate data
- Migrating data from Netezza to Vertica for the Intuit database
- Running quality control tests to assure successful data migration.
Biopharmaceutical Engineering quality control engineer
MEDIS
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Improved bioengineering experience in the quality control lab of the company: Use of the cGMP guidelines
- Detailed study of the company’s logistics and product flow
- Perform microbiology tests to identify particle’s count on the air and fluid samples
- Perform bacterial contamination tests on drug samples
- Evaluate Packaging conformity
- Work in the microbiology lab to insure and verify the sterility of the drug, water and air samples.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Biopharmaceutical
Polytechnic Montréal
Montreal, QuebecSkills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Collaborative mindset
- Progress Monitoring
- Process design and optimization
- Matlab simulation
- Data visualization tools( tableaux, power BI,)
- Quality control
- Fluid dynamics and heat transfer
- Risk and life cycle analysis
● Teamwork and Cooperation
● Progress Monitoring
● Process design and optimization
● Matlab simulation
● Data visualization tools( tableaux, power BI,)
● Quality control
● Fluid dynamics and heat transfer
● P&IDs design and optimization
● Reactor Design
● Risk and life cycle analysis
● Perform microbiology tests to identify particle's count on the air and fluid samples
● Perform bacterial contamination tests on drug samples
● Evaluate Packaging conformity
● Work in the microbiology lab to insure and verify the sterility of the drug, water and air samples
● Process design and optimization
● Green technologies
● Renewable energy
● Sterilization and Sterile process
● Manufacturing operations
● Piping and instrumentation Drawing
Major Courses
- Financial engineering and risk management
- Principles of economics for scientists
- Computational neuroscience
- Case-Based Introduction to Biostatistics
- Mathematical biostatistics
- Dynamical modeling methods for systems biology
- Polymer engineering (UC Berkley, spring 2011)
- Biochemical engineering (selection, design and operation of bioreactors)
- Molecular cell biology
- Advanced separation methods (separation methods for the proteins and the microbiological molecules)
- Strong pharmaceutical practice guidelines knowledge (cGMP protocols, redaction of validation protocols, HVAC and WFI systems validation, cleaning and sterilization protocols)
- Case studies of process qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Testing and maintaining clean room standards
- Unit operations: study of the chemical engineering operations (distillation, heat exchangers, separation and fluid mechanics)
- Product Life cycle analysis and eco-friendly design concepts
- Chemical Process Control
- Chemical Reactors design and Engineering.
Engineering projects
- Production of vaccines using E coli
- Production of GFP using genetically modified E coli
- Designing of a biodiesel production unit using trans-esterification
- Design of a distillation unit to separate a mixture of hydrocarbons
- Design of a Kraft paper mill and calculation of the investment and the operation cost, the ROI, the VAN and the TRI
- Integration of a new technology into an existing paper mill
- Production of nanoparticles for drug delivery
Activities
- ISPE member
- Hand washing campaign chair in Dublin schools
- Science fair Chair in Dublin schools
- Volunteer math and science teacher at different schools
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Professional Working
Timeline
Teaching Math for economics
International Business School
01.2019 - 01.2022
Network Engineer
Nexius
10.2015 - 01.2018
Biopharmaceutical Engineering quality control engineer
MEDIS
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Biopharmaceutical
Polytechnic Montréal
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