Energetic professional | Enthusiastic problem solver | Skillful communicator | Passionate about CAPEX
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
Booxmer, The Netherlands
2020.08 - Current
Hands on management of Large CAPEX Projects (> €200MM) involving all phases from front end loading, execution and commissioning to project close-out.
Led coordination efforts involving equipment/facility design, construction, commissioning, and qualification (C&Q), ensuring seamless integration with vendors, operations personnel, safety experts, and quality representatives.
Managed project schedules and costs in tandem with multiple stakeholders, proactively reporting progress, identifying potential risks and managing scope changes.
Orchestrated the involvement and contributions of key stakeholders including sponsors, global corporate team, main suppliers and engineering partner (EPCM) across multiple locations.
Main Projects: Merck Covid Vaccine Development ( > €600MM), Keytruda Biotech Upstream/Downstream Facility Expansion ( > €200MM), Sterile Filling and Freeze-dry ( > €200MM).
Project Engineer
Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD)
Oss, The Netherlands
2018.01 - 2020.08
Part of the Global Engineering Solutions team designated to manage and execute Small and Medium Capital investments within MSD (€5-50MM).
Main projects: Ground Water Treatment System, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Labs installations, Bioreactor replacement.
Innovation Consultant - Founder
MMR Consulting
Totowa, New Jersey
2016.11 - 2017.12
Implementation of innometric methodologies to detect and characterize Technological Innovation Systems.
Technology Transfer Project Engineer
Medtronic
Alajuela, Costa Rica
2013.10 - 2015.09
Part of the Engineering Team designated to execute the technology transfer and process validation across 7 manufacturing lines for medical devices encompassing over 200 product codes, originally produced in NY and SC, USA.
Execution of trials and validations for new manufacturing equipment and product lines, ensuring stringent quality standards and regulatory compliance.
Managed knowledge transfer between operations and R&D.
Active team member during problem-solving analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
Operations Engineer
PROAMSA
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
2012.01 - 2013.04
Directed comprehensive evaluations, refurbishments, and consultancies for large-scale water treatment plants, with capacities reaching up to 7000m3.
Conducted in-depth characterization studies of anaerobic reactors and entire systems for industrial water treatment.
Research Assistant
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Cartago, Costa Rica
2009.08 - 2012.11
Active member of the Biodiversity Research Team dedicated to pioneering novel cryopreservation techniques to preserve endangered tropical tree species.
Developed multiple techniques to safeguard diverse germplasm collections ensuring preservation of endemic genetic resources.
Education
Master of Science -
Utrecht University
Utrecht, The Netherlands
2015.09 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica
Cartago, Costa Rica
2008.02 - 2012.02
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/24/87
Nationalities: Dutch & Costa Rican
Hobbies
Experienced hiker | Yoga practitioner | Buddhist & Vedanta philosophy | Nature explorer | Furniture design
Recent Volunteering
Water Commission - Municipality of Cóbano, Costa Rica - 2024:
Designed and managed the installation of a water pipeline to provide a community with potable water.
References
Reference upon request
Timeline
Project Manager
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
2020.08 - Current
Project Engineer
Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD)
2018.01 - 2020.08
Innovation Consultant - Founder
MMR Consulting
2016.11 - 2017.12
Master of Science -
Utrecht University
2015.09 - 2017.08
Technology Transfer Project Engineer
Medtronic
2013.10 - 2015.09
Operations Engineer
PROAMSA
2012.01 - 2013.04
Research Assistant
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
2009.08 - 2012.11
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica
2008.02 - 2012.02
Similar Profiles
Shiza SaleemShiza Saleem
Market Business Technologist at Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) PharmaceuticalsMarket Business Technologist at Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Pharmaceuticals