Khalid Radwan
Senior Project Manager
San Diego,CA
Summary
Talented Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Gray Solutions/Purina
10.2021 - Current
- Managed a team of experts in automation, packaging, ASRS, AGV, fats and oils, and meat slurry to design and build a state-of-the-art dog food plant worth $1.5 billion.
- Successfully commissioned the plant and ensured its smooth operation.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
Senior Project Manager
Zenith Technologies
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed multiple roles as an automation project manager to deliver automation projects for customers.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Project Manager
Barry Wehmiller Design Group
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided project management support for a new clean room build-out at B. Braun.
- Developed technical solutions for autoclave requalification failures at B. Braun.
- Managed an EMS implementation project that monitored over 100 points for a QC lab facility.
- Served as the owner QA representative for several Amgen automation-related projects.
Staff Engineer, Facilities
ILLUMINA
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Defined automation strategy for a Greenfield commercial manufacturing site.
- Led a team for large-scale technical transfer capital projects worth up to $50M.
- Provided facility design, construction, commissioning, and validation support.
- Supported FDA regulatory submission and attended audits for PMA submission.
Process Engineering & Project Management
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Implemented capital projects from start to finish.
- Created a series of process optimizations that reduced production errors and increased quality.
- Served as a Clean Equipment Engineer responsible for daily support of manufacturing operations.
- Modified processes and equipment, created drawings, and made improvements and cost reductions.
- Redesigned CIP processes plant-wide, which increased reliability by 30%.
- Installed four new autoclaves and a parts washer from design to validation.
Project Manager
Matrix Technologies
06.2008 - 02.2012
- Responsible for automation commissioning and validation of process and utility equipment at BioMarin and Genentech, including AHUs, UF skids, chilled water systems, and filtration skids.
Senior Engineer
Amgen
04.2006 - 06.2008
- Evaluated production process and equipment issues and implemented corrective actions.
- Led the Corporate Computer Validation All Site Team (CVAST) to develop computer validation standards that reduced cGMP equipment lifecycle costs.
- Managed the validation of a WERUM MES rollout.
- Developed design specifications, detailed engineering, and execution and validation.
- Managed validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) of cleaning system equipment.
Consultant
Accenture And Mutiple Biotech Clients
06.2000 - 04.2006
- Designed and implemented software for the State of California’s child support project.
- Executed ABB distributed control system software test plans for a new state-of-the-art Fill Finish Facility as a member of the start-up commissioning team.
- Validated software for two $10 million lyophilizers.
- Executed software test plans for WFI Storage and Distribution, Tunnel Sterilizer, Vial Rinser, Automated Loading and Unloading System, Bio-Set Capper, and Tray-Loader.
- Reviewed project design drawings, process operating specifications, sequence-of-operations, construction specifications, and vendor submittals.
Power and Controls Engineer
Proctor And Gamble
07.1998 - 06.2000
- Resolved project operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases.
- Assisted in the development of Honeywell DCS programs for new project installations.
- Led the commissioning effort for over 200 instruments in supporting the startup of a $10 million physical refining oil project.
- Provided technical support to external and internal customers.
- Conducted cost and time estimates.
- Created and finalized designs to meet project requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 01.1994 - 01.1998
Skills
Project Planning
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Gray Solutions/Purina
10.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Zenith Technologies
07.2020 - 10.2021
Project Manager
Barry Wehmiller Design Group
02.2018 - 06.2020
Staff Engineer, Facilities
ILLUMINA
01.2015 - 02.2018
Process Engineering & Project Management
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
03.2012 - 01.2015
Project Manager
Matrix Technologies
06.2008 - 02.2012
Senior Engineer
Amgen
04.2006 - 06.2008
Consultant
Accenture And Mutiple Biotech Clients
06.2000 - 04.2006
Power and Controls Engineer
Proctor And Gamble
07.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Santa Barbara
01.1994 - 01.1998
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