Meet Our team

Phil has over 40 years in engineering management and execution of capital projects, specializing in automation engineering consultation. As an experienced and versatile leader in biopharmaceutical engineering, he has held successful roles in capital project delivery, design, and commissioning of large-scale fermenters and cell culture processes for bio-manufacturing. Phil is well-versed in manufacturing facility design, focusing on achieving flexibility and reconfigurability. He boasts substantial experience in bio-manufacturing capital projects, including large-scale fermentation processes for biopharmaceuticals, food, antibiotics, and industrial chemical products. Phil has led process engineering teams for consultancy and capital projects across the US and Europe, bringing his engineering management skills to ensure safe, high-quality, and commercially successful outcomes for clients.

With more than 11 years of operational experience and 27 years as a contract process consultant, Barry has held various roles, including operator, supervisor, and Project Manager for the development of a topical ophthalmic drug formulation process, as well as Fermentation Manager. He has played a vital role in the process engineering team, providing automation engineering consultation and assistance in the development, design, commissioning, validation, and operation of biochemical and chemical processes used in the biopharmaceutical engineering sector. Barry is particularly experienced with Downstream Processing of Fermentation Cell Culture Products, Fermentation / Cell Culture Processes, GMP Process Systems, Clean in Place systems, and Sterilization In Place.

Andrew is a senior process and project engineer with 14 years of experience in the life sciences industry. He has served as a process engineering lead for biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients, specializing in cleaning and sterilization. He has led GMP equipment installation and construction efforts, often acting as the client’s project manager. His expertise includes biopharmaceutical engineering, focusing on the design, installation, startup, commissioning, and management of upstream and downstream bioprocess systems. Andrew has also served as the CIP commissioning lead on both greenfield and expansion projects, overseeing technology transfer and new‑product CIP initiatives from design through commissioning. His experience encompasses automation engineering consultation, multiproduct CDMO fermentation facilities, biologics manufacturing capacity expansions, aseptic fill‑finish startup, and insulin manufacturing CIP design and commissioning, all while collaborating effectively with his process engineering team.

With over 25 years in engineering management and the execution of capital projects, Rob specializes in automation engineering consultation, bringing extensive experience in industrial automation systems, networking and cybersecurity, and safety management systems. He has a solid background in plant start-up and control system development, making him a leading figure in biopharmaceutical engineering. As a subject matter expert and design leader, Rob excels in the construction, installation, and commissioning of automation systems across various industries. He seamlessly integrates the expertise of a process engineering team with strong communication skills, effectively bridging the gap between hands-on technical execution and executive planning and decision-making. Rob's industrial experience spans sectors including pharmaceutical, chemical, auto manufacturing, powerhouse and water treatment, as well as open-die and closed-die forging, and offshore oil & gas systems.

Leonard is a bioprocessing design specialist with over 30 years of experience in biotechnology and food processing, including valuable field experience. He has successfully led multiple projects ranging from $280 million to over $1B TIC. His expertise encompasses the design and installation of process equipment, construction support, startup operations, and troubleshooting of both process equipment and control systems. Leonard's experience also extends to various plant utility system designs, such as compressed gases, clean steam, water pretreatment, reverse osmosis, purified water, WFI, and solvent distribution. He specializes in process equipment specification, including autoclaves, CIP skids, purification skids (UF, MF, virus removal), chromatography skids, WFI and clean steam generation, cGMP washers, and sanitary pressure vessels. Additionally, Leonard coordinates equipment support requirements and evaluates secondary containment needs (per NFPA and CFR regulations) for waste neutralization systems. He is skilled in the validation of production-scale fermenters, ultrafiltration skids, WFI systems, HVAC systems, and various utilities. As part of a dedicated process engineering team, Leonard also provides project engineering and project management support, contributing his knowledge of batch scheduling, P&ID development, and the coordination of multi-office design execution across several projects. His background in automation engineering consultation further enhances his ability to deliver results in complex biopharmaceutical engineering environments.

Doug is a seasoned Process Engineer with nearly 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in biopharmaceutical engineering. His expertise includes equipment engineering, process improvement, project management, and leading a process engineering team. With a solid background as a process support engineer in the biopharmaceutical sector, Doug has effectively executed CAPAs, change control, maintenance, and qualification activities under GMP regulations. His primary focus is on downstream biopharmaceutical operations, including chromatography, TFF, and virus filtration. Additionally, Doug has valuable experience with bioreactors, centrifugation, CIP/SIP, and preparation and holding systems for media and buffers. He possesses a deep understanding of safety culture, having been instrumental in ensuring safe operations during multiple facility start-ups, and he frequently provides automation engineering consultation to enhance operational efficiency.

Maycol is a pharmaceutical engineering professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in biopharmaceutical engineering, focusing on the formulation and filling of sterile injectables. His expertise ranges from performing manufacturing tasks to leading process engineering teams within the MFG organization. Maycol’s career evolution includes successful leadership roles, complemented by in-depth technical experience in individual contributor positions, particularly in system and process support. He is well-versed in automation engineering consultation, construction, validation, and regulatory inspection of fill and finish expansions, as well as supporting start-up facilities.

Skye has over 10 years of process engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on biopharmaceutical engineering. Her predominant area of expertise lies in CIP and SIP circuit and equipment design, along with the integration of these systems into pharmaceutical processes and automation engineering consultation. Skye is well-versed in valve manifold, transfer panel, and spray device design, specification, and acceptance testing. She is also experienced in preparing CIP and SIP functional specifications, functional requirements, and testing protocols for CIP/SIP cycle development and performance qualification. In addition, Skye offers over 6 years of experience in hydraulic modeling of process systems, CIP circuits, and troubleshooting. Having served as both the project manager and lead engineer on multiple projects, Skye is committed to functioning as an integral part of the process engineering team and strives to become a valuable asset to each client, bringing creative solutions to the table.

With over 30 years of experience and 19 cGMP manufacturing and laboratory facilities under his belt, Alex DeSeabra doesn't just understand pharmaceutical manufacturing—he has helped build its modern landscape. As an entrepreneurial leader and the co-founder of Biofactura, Inc., Alex brings a rare "owner’s perspective" to every project. Whether starting up a new manufacturing venture or navigating the complexities of a million-dollar capital project, he excels in coordinating a process engineering team that bridges high-level corporate strategy with the rigorous technical demands of the shop floor. Alex’s technical repertoire is as deep as it is diverse, spanning microbial, mammalian, and autologous cell lines, as well as cutting-edge mRNA technologies. His expertise in Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) is evidenced by his leadership on projects. From drafting CMC sections for FDA submissions to troubleshooting RO skids and WFI stills for industry giants, Alex ensures that quality and regulatory compliance (FDA, EMEA, ANVISA) are integral to the process, not just added as an afterthought. Beyond the cleanroom, Alex is a seasoned global consultant and the founder of DC GMP Pharma Services. Fluent in Portuguese and conversant in Spanish, he has become a go-to specialist for international biopharmaceutical opportunities, particularly in Latin America, where he has led facility designs and regulatory responses for companies. By blending technical mastery in downstream processing and aseptic technique with expertise in automation engineering consultation, Alex provides the strategic oversight necessary to move life-saving therapeutics from the lab to the patient with precision and speed.

Benjamin is an engineer specializing in automation engineering consultation with extensive experience in Process and Automation, particularly within the biopharmaceutical engineering sector. Ben is a quick learner and an excellent problem solver, adept at grasping a client’s system to troubleshoot process and automation issues and develop effective solutions. With most of his experience in GMP/GDP pharmaceutical environments, he is comfortable working within client’s change control and documentation systems to implement and document improvements. Ben’s automation experience spans from Fill-Finish systems to automated warehouse projects, and he has successfully collaborated as part of large commissioning/validation teams and as an individual, supporting the continuous improvement of systems in production. His automation skills are complemented by his expertise in process engineering, particularly in Clean in Place and Steam in Place design. He is proficient in various engineering software, including AFT Fathom and Studio 5000, and exhibits rapid learning abilities when it comes to picking up new software.

Olivia is a process engineer with over six years' experience in conceptual and detailed design, automation engineering consultation, and operational validation for large-scale fermentation, chemical, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. She has taken on a wide range of roles and is able to adapt to various environments and situations. Her expertise includes bioprocessing equipment, CIP and SIP from skid design through circuit development. With her experience in control system design and development, Olivia is invaluable in bridging the gap between process and automation, enhancing the effectiveness of the process engineering team.

Anna is a process engineer with experience in the pharmaceutical industry, covering process development through new site construction and commissioning. She has also worked in the oil and gas, industrial minerals, and brewing and distilling industries. Her career has included work on three continents, with roles in commissioning, validation, and project engineering that have honed her ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and draw insights from diverse experiences. Anna’s expertise lies in CIP skid design, circuit development, commissioning, and validation within the biopharmaceutical engineering sector. Her most recent work includes depth and viral filtration, as well as transfer and utility panels, where she has served as the lead package owner responsible for design, procurement, and commissioning. With a strong “can-do, will-do” attitude, Anna is an invaluable member of the process engineering team in achieving project goals, and her insights are often sought in automation engineering consultation.

Phil has over 40 years in engineering management and execution of capital projects, specializing in automation engineering consultation. As an experienced and versatile leader in biopharmaceutical engineering, he has held successful roles in capital project delivery, design, and commissioning of large-scale fermenters and cell culture processes for bio-manufacturing. Phil is well-versed in manufacturing facility design, focusing on achieving flexibility and reconfigurability. He boasts substantial experience in bio-manufacturing capital projects, including large-scale fermentation processes for biopharmaceuticals, food, antibiotics, and industrial chemical products. Phil has led process engineering teams for consultancy and capital projects across the US and Europe, bringing his engineering management skills to ensure safe, high-quality, and commercially successful outcomes for clients.

With more than 11 years of operational experience and 27 years as a contract process consultant, Barry has held various roles, including operator, supervisor, and Project Manager for the development of a topical ophthalmic drug formulation process, as well as Fermentation Manager. He has played a vital role in the process engineering team, providing automation engineering consultation and assistance in the development, design, commissioning, validation, and operation of biochemical and chemical processes used in the biopharmaceutical engineering sector. Barry is particularly experienced with Downstream Processing of Fermentation Cell Culture Products, Fermentation / Cell Culture Processes, GMP Process Systems, Clean in Place systems, and Sterilization In Place.

Andrew is a senior process and project engineer with 14 years of experience in the life sciences industry. He has served as a process engineering lead for biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients, specializing in cleaning and sterilization. He has led GMP equipment installation and construction efforts, often acting as the client’s project manager. His expertise includes biopharmaceutical engineering, focusing on the design, installation, startup, commissioning, and management of upstream and downstream bioprocess systems. Andrew has also served as the CIP commissioning lead on both greenfield and expansion projects, overseeing technology transfer and new‑product CIP initiatives from design through commissioning. His experience encompasses automation engineering consultation, multiproduct CDMO fermentation facilities, biologics manufacturing capacity expansions, aseptic fill‑finish startup, and insulin manufacturing CIP design and commissioning, all while collaborating effectively with his process engineering team.

With over 25 years in engineering management and the execution of capital projects, Rob specializes in automation engineering consultation, bringing extensive experience in industrial automation systems, networking and cybersecurity, and safety management systems. He has a solid background in plant start-up and control system development, making him a leading figure in biopharmaceutical engineering. As a subject matter expert and design leader, Rob excels in the construction, installation, and commissioning of automation systems across various industries. He seamlessly integrates the expertise of a process engineering team with strong communication skills, effectively bridging the gap between hands-on technical execution and executive planning and decision-making. Rob's industrial experience spans sectors including pharmaceutical, chemical, auto manufacturing, powerhouse and water treatment, as well as open-die and closed-die forging, and offshore oil & gas systems.

Leonard is a bioprocessing design specialist with over 30 years of experience in biotechnology and food processing, including valuable field experience. He has successfully led multiple projects ranging from $280 million to over $1B TIC. His expertise encompasses the design and installation of process equipment, construction support, startup operations, and troubleshooting of both process equipment and control systems. Leonard's experience also extends to various plant utility system designs, such as compressed gases, clean steam, water pretreatment, reverse osmosis, purified water, WFI, and solvent distribution. He specializes in process equipment specification, including autoclaves, CIP skids, purification skids (UF, MF, virus removal), chromatography skids, WFI and clean steam generation, cGMP washers, and sanitary pressure vessels. Additionally, Leonard coordinates equipment support requirements and evaluates secondary containment needs (per NFPA and CFR regulations) for waste neutralization systems. He is skilled in the validation of production-scale fermenters, ultrafiltration skids, WFI systems, HVAC systems, and various utilities. As part of a dedicated process engineering team, Leonard also provides project engineering and project management support, contributing his knowledge of batch scheduling, P&ID development, and the coordination of multi-office design execution across several projects. His background in automation engineering consultation further enhances his ability to deliver results in complex biopharmaceutical engineering environments.

Doug is a seasoned Process Engineer with nearly 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in biopharmaceutical engineering. His expertise includes equipment engineering, process improvement, project management, and leading a process engineering team. With a solid background as a process support engineer in the biopharmaceutical sector, Doug has effectively executed CAPAs, change control, maintenance, and qualification activities under GMP regulations. His primary focus is on downstream biopharmaceutical operations, including chromatography, TFF, and virus filtration. Additionally, Doug has valuable experience with bioreactors, centrifugation, CIP/SIP, and preparation and holding systems for media and buffers. He possesses a deep understanding of safety culture, having been instrumental in ensuring safe operations during multiple facility start-ups, and he frequently provides automation engineering consultation to enhance operational efficiency.

Maycol is a pharmaceutical engineering professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in biopharmaceutical engineering, focusing on the formulation and filling of sterile injectables. His expertise ranges from performing manufacturing tasks to leading process engineering teams within the MFG organization. Maycol’s career evolution includes successful leadership roles, complemented by in-depth technical experience in individual contributor positions, particularly in system and process support. He is well-versed in automation engineering consultation, construction, validation, and regulatory inspection of fill and finish expansions, as well as supporting start-up facilities.

Skye has over 10 years of process engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on biopharmaceutical engineering. Her predominant area of expertise lies in CIP and SIP circuit and equipment design, along with the integration of these systems into pharmaceutical processes and automation engineering consultation. Skye is well-versed in valve manifold, transfer panel, and spray device design, specification, and acceptance testing. She is also experienced in preparing CIP and SIP functional specifications, functional requirements, and testing protocols for CIP/SIP cycle development and performance qualification. In addition, Skye offers over 6 years of experience in hydraulic modeling of process systems, CIP circuits, and troubleshooting. Having served as both the project manager and lead engineer on multiple projects, Skye is committed to functioning as an integral part of the process engineering team and strives to become a valuable asset to each client, bringing creative solutions to the table.

With over 30 years of experience and 19 cGMP manufacturing and laboratory facilities under his belt, Alex DeSeabra doesn't just understand pharmaceutical manufacturing—he has helped build its modern landscape. As an entrepreneurial leader and the co-founder of Biofactura, Inc., Alex brings a rare "owner’s perspective" to every project. Whether starting up a new manufacturing venture or navigating the complexities of a million-dollar capital project, he excels in coordinating a process engineering team that bridges high-level corporate strategy with the rigorous technical demands of the shop floor. Alex’s technical repertoire is as deep as it is diverse, spanning microbial, mammalian, and autologous cell lines, as well as cutting-edge mRNA technologies. His expertise in Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) is evidenced by his leadership on projects. From drafting CMC sections for FDA submissions to troubleshooting RO skids and WFI stills for industry giants, Alex ensures that quality and regulatory compliance (FDA, EMEA, ANVISA) are integral to the process, not just added as an afterthought. Beyond the cleanroom, Alex is a seasoned global consultant and the founder of DC GMP Pharma Services. Fluent in Portuguese and conversant in Spanish, he has become a go-to specialist for international biopharmaceutical opportunities, particularly in Latin America, where he has led facility designs and regulatory responses for companies. By blending technical mastery in downstream processing and aseptic technique with expertise in automation engineering consultation, Alex provides the strategic oversight necessary to move life-saving therapeutics from the lab to the patient with precision and speed.

Benjamin is an engineer specializing in automation engineering consultation with extensive experience in Process and Automation, particularly within the biopharmaceutical engineering sector. Ben is a quick learner and an excellent problem solver, adept at grasping a client’s system to troubleshoot process and automation issues and develop effective solutions. With most of his experience in GMP/GDP pharmaceutical environments, he is comfortable working within client’s change control and documentation systems to implement and document improvements. Ben’s automation experience spans from Fill-Finish systems to automated warehouse projects, and he has successfully collaborated as part of large commissioning/validation teams and as an individual, supporting the continuous improvement of systems in production. His automation skills are complemented by his expertise in process engineering, particularly in Clean in Place and Steam in Place design. He is proficient in various engineering software, including AFT Fathom and Studio 5000, and exhibits rapid learning abilities when it comes to picking up new software.

Olivia is a process engineer with over six years' experience in conceptual and detailed design, automation engineering consultation, and operational validation for large-scale fermentation, chemical, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. She has taken on a wide range of roles and is able to adapt to various environments and situations. Her expertise includes bioprocessing equipment, CIP and SIP from skid design through circuit development. With her experience in control system design and development, Olivia is invaluable in bridging the gap between process and automation, enhancing the effectiveness of the process engineering team.

Anna is a process engineer with experience in the pharmaceutical industry, covering process development through new site construction and commissioning. She has also worked in the oil and gas, industrial minerals, and brewing and distilling industries. Her career has included work on three continents, with roles in commissioning, validation, and project engineering that have honed her ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and draw insights from diverse experiences. Anna’s expertise lies in CIP skid design, circuit development, commissioning, and validation within the biopharmaceutical engineering sector. Her most recent work includes depth and viral filtration, as well as transfer and utility panels, where she has served as the lead package owner responsible for design, procurement, and commissioning. With a strong “can-do, will-do” attitude, Anna is an invaluable member of the process engineering team in achieving project goals, and her insights are often sought in automation engineering consultation.