Gourav Panda

Directed end-to-end project service delivery, encompassing detailed activity reporting, strategic enhancement planning, and thorough Installation Qualification (IQ) documentation to ensure seamless project execution.

Spearheaded automation initiatives using PowerShell and Python scripting, significantly reducing manual effort and boosting overall productivity.

Streamlined critical processes and proactively resolved complex application issues through close cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring timely resolution and enhanced system stability.

Orchestrated the scheduling, deployment, and rigorous testing of hotfixes within Docker and Kubernetes environments, optimizing system stability, maximizing performance, and minimizing downtime.

Maintained comprehensive project service delivery by preparing detailed monthly activity and outage reports, strategically planning future system enhancements.

Executed thorough technical refreshes, strategic server migrations, and critical vulnerability fixes, ensuring robust system security and enhanced operational efficiency.

Experience in Körber PAS-X (v3.2.x to v3.3.x) in both Docker and Kubernetes environments, with Oracle and PostgreSQL.

Managed a support team, overseeing deployments, upgrades, hotfixes, and database migrations for Koerber PAS-X systems.

Delivered global Level-3 IT support for Koerber PAS-X (v3.1-3.3) across 26 Bio/Pharma sites (Windows/Linux), significantly enhancing system reliability and user satisfaction.

Resolved complex MBR/RBR, printer, and SAP/DCS-L2 communication issues through Level-3 support, ensuring seamless operational continuity.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams (server, Citrix, IT, Koerber, business) to facilitate smooth operations and deployments across multiple sites.

Conducted thorough root cause analysis and optimized server configurations, improving application performance and system efficiency.

Developed and implemented automation initiatives, health checks, and disaster recovery tests, ensuring robust system resilience and data integrity.

Spearheaded the Biocon Site-06 greenfield project, expertly overseeing the seamless integration of manufacturing blocks with the MES system.

Digitized paper batch records to prepare equipment master data, master batch records, and state diagrams within the PAS-X application.

Designed and configured Master Batch Records (MBRs) for downstream processes in collaboration with the Koerber team, ensuring seamless MES integration.

Authored User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Functional Specifications for equipment, supporting qualification and PAS-X alignment.

Executed Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, including equipment and application qualification, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for specialized manufacturing equipment including Agitated Vessels, Pressure Nutsche Filters, Wiped Film Evaporators, and Falling Film Evaporators.

Managed and operated a diverse range of manufacturing equipment, including Decanter Centrifuge, Reactors, and various Filters, optimizing production efficiency.

Directed manufacturing processes, ensuring meticulous documentation practices and strict adherence to regulatory standards.

Ensured consistent adherence to safety and regulatory protocols across all equipment operations, minimizing incidents and maintaining compliance.

Led the documentation process, including Master Batch Record (MBR) and Batch Record Review (BRR) preparation, ensuring accurate and compliant records.

Executed change control procedures, managing material issuance, consumption, and transfer across blocks, ensuring efficient material handling and traceability.

Oversaw equipment cleaning protocols, maintaining a clean, compliant, and safe manufacturing environment.