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Gregg Cutrell, Lead Automation and Controls

Phil Bowles, Principal Process Consultant - Lead Bioprocess

Phil Bowles, Principal Process Consultant - Lead Bioprocess

 Gregg leads the engineering management and execution of capital projects with experience in industrial process control systems, safety management systems, and plant start-up. He brings extensive experience as owner’s representative and design leader in construction, installation and commissioning of automation, equipment and facilities a

 Gregg leads the engineering management and execution of capital projects with experience in industrial process control systems, safety management systems, and plant start-up. He brings extensive experience as owner’s representative and design leader in construction, installation and commissioning of automation, equipment and facilities across several industries. 

Combining engineering, leadership, and communication skills, Gregg excels at ensuring that large and small complex projects meet and exceed stakeholders' expectations. Gregg has broad industrial experience in chemicals, biologics and food manufacturing; electricity markets, generation, and transmission; upstream and downstream oil and gas.

Phil Bowles, Principal Process Consultant - Lead Bioprocess

Phil Bowles, Principal Process Consultant - Lead Bioprocess

Phil Bowles, Principal Process Consultant - Lead Bioprocess

Phil has over 40 years in engineering management and execution of capital projects. Phil is an experienced and versatile engineering leader with successful roles in capital project delivery, design and commissioning of large-scale fermenters, cell culture process and bio-manufacturing.

He is well-versed in manufacturing facility design to 

Phil has over 40 years in engineering management and execution of capital projects. Phil is an experienced and versatile engineering leader with successful roles in capital project delivery, design and commissioning of large-scale fermenters, cell culture process and bio-manufacturing.

He is well-versed in manufacturing facility design to achieve flexibility and reconfigurability. He has substantial bio-manufacturing capital project experience, including large scale fermentation processes for biopharmaceuticals, food, antibiotics and industrial chemical products. 

Phil has led design teams for consultancy and capital projects in the US and Europe and brings engineering management skills to deliver safe, high quality and commercially successful outcomes to clients. 

Barry Hart, Principal Engineer

Phil Bowles, Principal Process Consultant - Lead Bioprocess

Andrew Furrow, Process & Commissioning Lead

With more than 11 years of operating company experience, Barry’s roles have ranged from operator, supervisor, and Project Manager for the development of a topical ophthalmic drug formulation process to Fermentation Manager.

With more than 27 years as a contract process consultant, Barry has been responsible for providing process engineerin

With more than 11 years of operating company experience, Barry’s roles have ranged from operator, supervisor, and Project Manager for the development of a topical ophthalmic drug formulation process to Fermentation Manager.

With more than 27 years as a contract process consultant, Barry has been responsible for providing process engineering assistance to clients in the development, design, commissioning, validation, and operation of biochemical can chemicals processes used in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

His roles have ranged from Project Manager for the development of a topical ophthalmic drug formulation process to Fermentation Manager.

Barry is highly 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 Furrow, Process & Commissioning Lead

Phil Bowles, Principal Process Consultant - Lead Bioprocess

Andrew Furrow, Process & Commissioning Lead

Andrew is a senior process engineer and project engineer with 13 years of experience in the life sciences industries. He has worked as a process engineering led to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries with special emphasis on cleaning and sterilization. 

His experience includes the design, installation, startup, commissioning an

Andrew is a senior process engineer and project engineer with 13 years of experience in the life sciences industries. He has worked as a process engineering led to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries with special emphasis on cleaning and sterilization. 

His experience includes the design, installation, startup, commissioning and implementation management of bioprocess upstream and downstream systems. Andrew has acted as CIP commissioning team lead in green field and expansion projects. He has managed technology transfer and new product CIP projects from design through commissioning, as capital project manager for a range of client projects.

He has extensive experience in supporting: Multi-Product CDMO Fermentation Facility, Biologics Manufacturing Capacity Expansion, Biologics Aseptic Fill Finish Facility Start-Up and insulin Manufacture CIP Design and Commissioning.

Rob Mehrtens, Automation Engineer

Leonard McDaniel, Senior Process Leader (Technical)

Leonard McDaniel, Senior Process Leader (Technical)

Over 25 years in engineering management and execution of capital projects. Experienced in industrial automation systems, networking and cybersecurity, safety management systems, and

plant start-up as well as control system development. 

Rob is as subject matter expert and design leader in construction, installation and commissioning of auto

Over 25 years in engineering management and execution of capital projects. Experienced in industrial automation systems, networking and cybersecurity, safety management systems, and

plant start-up as well as control system development. 

Rob is as subject matter expert and design leader in construction, installation and commissioning of automation systems across several industries. Rob combines broad knowledge and experience with strong communication skills to bridge the gap between hands-on technical execution and executive planning and decision-making. Rob brings industrial experience in pharmaceutical, chemical and auto manufacturing; powerhouse and water treatment; open-die and closed-die forging; offshore oil & gas systems.

Leonard McDaniel, Senior Process Leader (Technical)

Leonard McDaniel, Senior Process Leader (Technical)

Leonard McDaniel, Senior Process Leader (Technical)

Leonard is a bioprocessing design specialist. Leonard has over 30 years of experience in the biotechnology and food processing industry with 10 years of experience in the field and 1 year of operations experience in a development lab. Leonard has led multiple projects ranging from $280 million to over 1B TIC. Experience includes design an

Leonard is a bioprocessing design specialist. Leonard has over 30 years of experience in the biotechnology and food processing industry with 10 years of experience in the field and 1 year of operations experience in a development lab. Leonard has led multiple projects ranging from $280 million to over 1B TIC. Experience includes design and installation of process equipment, construction support and start-up, operation and troubleshooting of process equipment and control systems.

He has experience in various plant utility system designs, including compressed gases, clean steam, water pretreatment, reverse osmosis, purified water, WFI and solvent distribution. He has experience in process equipment specification, including autoclaves, CIP Skids, purification skids (UF, MF, Virus removal), chromatography skids, WFI and clean steam generation, cGMP washers, sanitary pressure vessels, and coordination of equipment support requirements. Leonard is also experienced in evaluation of secondary containment requirements (per NFPA and CFR regulations) for waste neutralization systems and validation of production-scale fermenters, ultrafiltration skids, WFI systems, HVAC systems and various utilities.

Leonard’s process experience also includes batch scheduling, P&ID development, and coordination of multi-office design execution on various projects. 

Doug Blubaugh, Process & Commissioning Lead

Leonard McDaniel, Senior Process Leader (Technical)

Doug Blubaugh, Process & Commissioning Lead

Doug is a seasoned Process Engineer with nearly 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He specializes in equipment engineering, process improvement, project management, and operations. Doug has a background as a process support engineer in the biopharmaceutical industry, where he has executed CAPAs, change control, mainten

Doug is a seasoned Process Engineer with nearly 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He specializes in equipment engineering, process improvement, project management, and operations. Doug has a background as a process support engineer in the biopharmaceutical industry, where he has executed CAPAs, change control, maintenance, and qualification activities under GMP regulations. His primary expertise lies in downstream biopharmaceutical operations, including chromatography, TFF, and virus filtration. Doug also has experience with bioreactors, centrifugation, CIP/SIP, and media and buffer preparation and hold systems. He has a strong understanding of safety culture and has been instrumental in ensuring safe operations during multiple facility start-ups. 

Maycol Huertas, Process Engineer

Leonard McDaniel, Senior Process Leader (Technical)

Doug Blubaugh, Process & Commissioning Lead

Maycol is a pharmaceutical engineering professional with over 20 years of progressive experience, specializing in the formulation and filling of sterile injectables, from performing manufacturing tasks to leading teams within the MFG organization. 

Maycol’s career evolution includes successful leadership roles, coupled with in-depth techni

Maycol is a pharmaceutical engineering professional with over 20 years of progressive experience, specializing in the formulation and filling of sterile injectables, from performing manufacturing tasks to leading teams within the MFG organization. 

Maycol’s career evolution includes successful leadership roles, coupled with in-depth technical experience in individual contributor roles (system and process support). He’s experienced in construction, validation, and regulatory inspection of a fill and finish expansion as well as supporting start-up facilites.

Skye Pigott, Process Engineer

Ben Calkins, Process Automation Engineer

Ben Calkins, Process Automation Engineer

Skye has over 10 years of process engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Skye’s predominant area of expertise is in CIP and SIP circuit and equipment design, integration of CIP and SIP into pharmaceutical processes and automation. She is well-versed in valve manifold, transfer panel, and spray device design, specification,

Skye has over 10 years of process engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Skye’s predominant area of expertise is in CIP and SIP circuit and equipment design, integration of CIP and SIP into pharmaceutical processes and automation. She is well-versed in valve manifold, transfer panel, and spray device design, specification, and acceptance testing. Additionally, she is experienced in the preparation of CIP and SIP functional specifications, functional requirements, testing protocols for CIP/SIP cycle development and performance qualification.

Skye also offers over 6 years of experience in hydraulic modeling of process systems, CIP circuits, and troubleshooting. Skye has served as both the project manager and lead engineer on multiple projects. She strives to become a valuable asset to each client and bring creative solutions to the table.

Ben Calkins, Process Automation Engineer

Ben Calkins, Process Automation Engineer

Ben Calkins, Process Automation Engineer

Benjamin is an engineer with experience in both Process and Automation with an emphasis on the automation for the pharmaceutical industry. Ben is a quick learner and excellent problem solver, able to quickly grasp a client’s system, troubleshoot process and automation issues, and develop solutions. With most of his experience in GMP/GDP p

Benjamin is an engineer with experience in both Process and Automation with an emphasis on the automation for the pharmaceutical industry. Ben is a quick learner and excellent problem solver, able to quickly grasp a client’s system, troubleshoot process and automation issues, and develop 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 worked effectively as part of large commissioning/validation teams and as an individual support for continuous improvement of systems in production. 

His automation skills are reinforced by experience with process engineering, especially for Clean in Place and Steam in Place design. He is skilled in a variety of engineering software including AFT Fathom and Studio 5000 and is a quick learner when picking up new software.

Olivia Veloske, Process Engineer

Ben Calkins, Process Automation Engineer

Anna Smiechowski, Process Engineer

 Olivia is a process engineer with over six years' experience in conceptual and detailed design, automation design, 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 a variety of environments and situations. 

Her e

 Olivia is a process engineer with over six years' experience in conceptual and detailed design, automation design, 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 a variety of environments and situations. 

Her expertise includes 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. 

Anna Smiechowski, Process Engineer

Ben Calkins, Process Automation Engineer

Anna Smiechowski, Process Engineer

Sadhvi Kukreja, Automation Engineer

Mike Richardson, Automation Engineer

Mike Richardson, Automation Engineer

Mike Richardson, Automation Engineer

Mike Richardson, Automation Engineer

Mike Richardson, Automation Engineer

Andres Roman, Process Engineer

Mike Richardson, Automation Engineer

Andres Roman, Process Engineer

Andres is an accomplished and results-driving professional with 12 years of experience leading, supporting, and delivering capital projects. He has proven track managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in projects focused on facilities expansion and equipment installation and start-up within the Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage in

Andres is an accomplished and results-driving professional with 12 years of experience leading, supporting, and delivering capital projects. He has proven track managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in projects focused on facilities expansion and equipment installation and start-up within the Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage industries.

He has experience in critical and non-critical utilities such as Purified and Water for injection systems and HVAC systems for cleanroom and warehouse humidity and temperature control. Additionally, he has delivered projects involving installation, commissioning and start-up for equipment used in liquid filling, tablet and powder processing, blister packaging, cold-rooms, and warehouse ASRS. He is also well-versed in project financial analysis.

Andres has led capital project teams in South America (Ecuador) and supported projects in the US and holds PMO Certified Practitioner (PMO-CP) certificate issued by the PMI. He is a passionate leader who will work hand in hand with clients in the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance and deliver adequate return of investment. He currently holds a PMO Certified Practitioner (PMO-CP) certificate issued by PMI.

Chris Bautz, Process Engineer

Mike Richardson, Automation Engineer

Andres Roman, Process Engineer

Alex DeSeabra, Process Engineer

Steve Chowdhury, Validation Engineer

John Benedetto, Process Engineer

John Benedetto, Process Engineer

Steve Chowdhury, Validation Engineer

John Benedetto, Process Engineer

John is a Senior Project Manager & Engineer with 23+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, specializing in process system design, CIP/SIP/COP systems, automation integration, commissioning & validation, and complex project leadership for major global biotech organizations.

He’s highly experiences in Process & Mechanical De

John is a Senior Project Manager & Engineer with 23+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, specializing in process system design, CIP/SIP/COP systems, automation integration, commissioning & validation, and complex project leadership for major global biotech organizations.

He’s highly experiences in Process & Mechanical Design, including Hydraulic sizing and design of inline dilution skids, multi‑component mix/formulation skids, and CIP distribution systems; Piping and instrumentation design (P&IDs), valve specification, and control strategy alignment with client and industry standards; and Thermal performance verification of heat exchangers and process utilities.

His Commissioning, Qualification & Validation experience includes Management of validation activities for chromatography, CIP, SIP, and filtration systems; execution of swab tests, SIP tests, and validation procedures using tools such as Kaye validators and Development of validated processes (e.g., pack‑in‑place chromatography column methods).

Steve Chowdhury, Validation Engineer

Steve Chowdhury, Validation Engineer

Steve Chowdhury, Validation Engineer

Steve is a validation engineer specializing in equipment qualification, deviation management, and commissioning activities for biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. With six years of hands‑on experience supporting large‑scale capital projects, Steve brings a strong blend of technical writing, validation expertise, and cross‑function

Steve is a validation engineer specializing in equipment qualification, deviation management, and commissioning activities for biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. With six years of hands‑on experience supporting large‑scale capital projects, Steve brings a strong blend of technical writing, validation expertise, and cross‑functional coordination. 

He has supported complex commissioning and qualification efforts involving process equipment, warehouse expansions, utilities, and recipe qualification.

Steve’s background includes deep familiarity with GMP cleanroom operations, temperature mapping, and electronic validation management using Kneat. He collaborates closely with process and design engineers to ensure equipment meets required specifications, and he consistently delivers high‑quality turnover packages, protocol documentation, and deviation investigations. His experience spans freezer qualification programs, process system overhauls, SIP cycle qualification, and the commissioning of multi‑system equipment trains.

Said Mohamed, Automation Tech/CAD

Steve Chowdhury, Validation Engineer

Steve Chowdhury, Validation Engineer

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Michelle Zarletti, Documentation & Quality Assurance Coordinator

Michelle Zarletti, Documentation & Quality Assurance Coordinator

Michelle Zarletti, Documentation & Quality Assurance Coordinator

Michelle has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing environments performing Project Management, Estimating, Commissioning / Qualification, and Technical/Customer Service assistance. 

She has provided on/off site services to Pharmaceutical / Biotech companies, managing logistics, inspections, and documentation related to Commissioning

Michelle has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing environments performing Project Management, Estimating, Commissioning / Qualification, and Technical/Customer Service assistance. 

She has provided on/off site services to Pharmaceutical / Biotech companies, managing logistics, inspections, and documentation related to Commissioning/Qualification (Validation) and project turn over package initiatives. This includes support for component/equipment procurement and receipt verification, review/evaluation against design specifications and P&ID’s, providing on site installation verifications (including P&ID, line slope, and weld documentation audits), and Validation document creation and execution.

Michelle’s is highly experienced in components, instruments, and equipment used in the food, beverage, and Pharmaceutical/Biotech industries. She has comprehensive knowledge and experience with engineering specifications and RFQ packages.

Simon Fikreselassie, Automation/Electrical Engineer

Michelle Zarletti, Documentation & Quality Assurance Coordinator

Michelle Zarletti, Documentation & Quality Assurance Coordinator

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Ivan Robles, Automation Engineer

Michelle Zarletti, Documentation & Quality Assurance Coordinator

Ivan Robles, Automation Engineer

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