Victor Sciortino
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Analytical Technical Advisor committed to providing direction and support in Quality field. Manages multiple priorities effectively and maintains patience and composure during stressful situations. In-depth knowledge of Quality procedures and practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Advisor – Quality
Rio Tinto Borates & Lithium
01.2021 - Current
- Lab Manager overseeing 15 analysts
- Communicated with many departments onsite and customer service centers around the globe
- Created Data Visualizations, Dashboards, and Reports using Excel, Power BI, and SSRS
- Managed Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Participated in very successful Kaizen to improve Lab and Shipping efficiency
- Programmed in many programming languages including SQL, R, Python, and C/C++
- Performed data analysis using FFTs and linear regression models.
Senior Admin Specialist
Rio Tinto Borates & Lithium
01.2018 - 01.2021
- SME for LIMS system
- Resolved shipment clearance issues
- Automated data transfers from hardware and Excel using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
- Assisted Product Stewardship with product registrations and coordinated sample testing
- Created Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
- Ordered Supplies.
Senior Analyst
Rio Tinto Borates & Lithium
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Performed chemical testing for both Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Reviewed SOPs
- Diagnosed and repaired instruments including: ICPs, ICs, spectrophotometer (Genesys 20), coulometer, TGA/DSC, ISE, Camsizer, and XRF
- Made lab safety and performance improvements.
Education
Ph.D - Data Science
Northcentral University
Master's - Physics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Applied Physics, Mathematics
California State University - San Bernardino
06.2003
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Analytics
- Technical Operations Management
- Network Administration
- Risk Management
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Operational Efficiency Analysis
- Coding skills
- IT Troubleshooting
- Data modeling skills
- Equipment procurement
- Technology background
Certification
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification including Aerospace (assisting with internal and full audits)
- Essential Factors training
Awards
- Undergraduate of the Year (Computer Science, Physics, and College of Natural Sciences)
- McNair Scholar
- Phi Kappa Phi Excellence Award
- High Five Award for reducing Shipping wait times
Timeline
Technical Advisor – Quality
Rio Tinto Borates & Lithium
01.2021 - Current
Senior Admin Specialist
Rio Tinto Borates & Lithium
01.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Analyst
Rio Tinto Borates & Lithium
01.2012 - 01.2018
Ph.D - Data Science
Northcentral University
Master's - Physics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Applied Physics, Mathematics
California State University - San Bernardino