Salvi Simaku
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Results-driven, Strategic Senior Manager within the Business Transformation and Performance office with a proven track record of delivering actionable insights to drive organizational success. Specializing in Process improvement, Change Management and Operational insights. With heavy background in Business Resilience and Continuity, primarily focused on Resource Management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager of Strategic Business Performance and Transformation
Covance
06.2021 - Current
- Lead the Analytics team to support Data Management and Visualization, enabling informed decision-making on critical metrics
- Offer expert guidance in devising innovative solutions for intricate data management challenges, fostering efficiency and effectiveness
- Spearhead key process automation initiatives, providing clear and actionable oversight for streamlined operational workflows
- Drive communication strategies and strategic implementations for change management, ensuring seamless transitions and organizational adaptability
- Establish and optimize efficient processes to enhance work allocation, eliminate redundancies, and elevate communication standards
- Advocate for best practices and protocols in Business Resilience and Disaster Recovery to ensure organizational preparedness and resilience
- Cultivate enduring client relationships, ensuring that data recovery exercises consistently surpass industry standards.
Manager IT Operations Release Management and Business Continuity
Covance
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale deployments across multiple teams in a live FDA-regulated production environment, ensuring adherence to strict compliance standards
- Develop and maintain Application Disaster Recovery Plans (ADRP) for over 12 different applications across the organization, ensuring business continuity and minimizing downtime in the event of a disaster or unexpected change
- Lead and conduct Disaster Recovery exercises organization-wide, employing methodologies to minimize business impact and achieve positive outcomes
- Guide teams through high-severity issues and internal projects, providing strategic direction and resolving challenges to ensure successful project completion.
Senior Informatics Consultant
LabAnswer
02.2013 - 07.2018
- Coordinate cross-functional teams within a complex and expansive LIMS infrastructure to ensure precise code placement, configuration, and environment structure
- Plan, schedule, and execute large-scale deployments across multiple teams in live FDA-regulated production environments, ensuring seamless operations and compliance with regulatory standards
- Provide direct support to both FDA-approved production environments and testing environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
- Play a pivotal role in training, development, and mentorship initiatives for associates, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
- Develop and lead department-level IT Resilience (Disaster Recovery) strategy and implementation, ensuring organizational preparedness and resilience in the face of unforeseen events.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Orlando, FL 01.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor's of Science, Tech Management; Human Resource Management -
DeVry University
Orlando, FL 01.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
Talent Development
undefinedTimeline
Senior Manager of Strategic Business Performance and Transformation
Covance
06.2021 - Current
Manager IT Operations Release Management and Business Continuity
Covance
07.2018 - 06.2021
Senior Informatics Consultant
LabAnswer
02.2013 - 07.2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
01.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor's of Science, Tech Management; Human Resource Management -
DeVry University
01.2009 - 05.2012
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