This document is a resume for Jose J. Oquendo Irizarry, a chemical engineer and pharmaceutical engineer seeking a new opportunity. He has over 7 years of experience in quality assurance and validation roles for pharmaceutical companies like BARD and Abbvie in Puerto Rico. His experience includes computer system validation, process improvement projects, and equipment qualification. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering and a Pharmaceutical Engineering Certification from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez.

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J O S E J. O Q U E N D O I R I Z A R R Y
Chemical Engineer / Pharmaceutical Engineer
(USA citizen, willing to travel)
O B J E C T I V E
To obtain a challenging opportunity in which I can apply my skills.
To demonstrate the knowledge a n d e x p e r i e n c e accumulated throughout the college and
work, to maximize the productivity and accomplishment of the company.
E X P E R I E N C E
[2014-Present] BARD, inc.
QA Validation Engineer Humacao, PR
Responsible for assisting the QA operations in the development, implementation and operation of
the quality system for the project engineering group. This group gives support to the manufacturing
department in the improvement of the manufacturing processes. Responsible for the preparation of
qualification-validation protocols including process improvement and cost improvement projects.
During my role I performed components qualifications for new packaging system, existing product
manufacturing process improvement, and equipment sustaining improvement validation. My last
role was assisting the Business excellence department in the software validation of an inspection
vision system.
[2013] Abbvie, inc.
Validation Specialist Barceloneta, PR
Hands on in the development and execution of validation activities for computers software required
to support the manufacturing operations which included activities such as: qualifications, validation
and process improvement. I was responsible for the preparation of qualification-validation protocols
including process and new equipment. This included computer software validation for the
manufacturing equipment that performed the pharmaceuticals manufacturing. Part of my role was
to be responsible at plant level for the effective establishment of the validation quality system,
validation process and procedures.
[2010-2012] Univ. of P.R., Mayaguez campus
ERC (Engineering Research Center) – SOPS(structured organic particulates system)
Undergraduate Research Assistant JOB Mayaguez, PR
Peer reviewed design, development and operation of pharmaceutical equipment for application in
manufacturing res earch . Use of material identification and characterization methods such as
spectroscopy, powder rheometer and others material quality analysis. Development of standard
operation procedures for tablet press, hopper feeder, coating station and analytical instrumentation.
Simulations using DEM methodology for validation of equipment operation. Research status presentations to
the board of directive. Main project objective was to connect all manufacturing equipment in a continuous
production way in order to eliminate their batch counterparts.
[ Summer 2007 ] PETROMEC, INC.
Engineering Assistant Hato Rey, PR
Reviewed and analyzed designs drawings of new fuel distribution system. Installed new fuel pipes in a
new dock. Analyze the proper settings of fuel pipe in a construction and the properties necessary to
achieve proper installation.

2. E D U C A T IO N
[2012] University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez, PR
Chemical Engineering BS
 Accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
[2012] University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez, PR
Pharmaceutical Engineering Certification
 While serving as an Undergraduate Research Assistant obtained a Pharmaceutical Engineering
Certification. The certificated required 15 credit hours of course and laboratory work.
[2010] University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez, PR
 Validations Seminar of ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering) (October 30, 2010)
GMP seminar of ISPE (December 4, 2010)
[2014] CR BARD - Humacao, PR
 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification (December 14, 2014)
S K I L L S A N D A C T I V IT IE S
Full Bilingual (English-Spanish), proficiency with computer programs (MS Word, MS Power Point,
Excel, Outlook, Minitab, Mat lab, AutoCAD). Hands-on experience with ASPEN process
simulator. Excellent in personal relations, customer service, and teamwork. Organized, responsible
and capable of working under pressure.
Member of the American Institute of chemical engineers, Member of the Instituto de Ingenieros
Quimicos de Puerto Rico, Member of the Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico.
Regular attendance to the regional and national conferences in the field and organization.
R E F E R E N C E S
Carlos Calderon
Bard, PR
Validation Resources Group
Advance Manufacturing Engineer
Carlos.Calderon@crbard.com, 787-930-8870
Hermes Puig
Bard, PR
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Hermes.Puig@crbard.com, 787-458-5558
Carlos J. Díaz, MBA
Assoc Applications Technology Lead
Abbvie, inc.
Road No.2 KM 59.2
Barceloneta, PR 00617, Puerto Rico
EMAIL cj.diaz@abbvie.com,CELL 787-473-7586, OFFICE +1 787-846-3500 x5521