Eddie Everard

Level 8 qualified validation engineer with over 18 months experience working with Abbott Nutrition Cootehill. Purpose trained in Equipment Qualification, Cleaning Validation and Computer System Validation through Innopharma Technical Services during 12 week full time Validation Training Programme. Demonstrated skills in communication, time management, and documentation.

Compliance

Centric with knowledge of HACCP and CAPAs in relation to food and pharma industry. An open-minded person with a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn.

Validation Engineer - Abbott Nutrition Cootehill - Cootehill

(2024-09)

Working as part of a team to assist and oversee validation activities on the site in conjunction with the validation master plan.

• A new lab expansion project, which involved the qualification of new equipment and relocation of lab equipment.
• Packing projects involving the qualification of a new can end and new scoop mold.
• Drafting and reviewing protocols and other associated documentation (FMEA, SIA, URS, etc.)
• Worked on closing out aged change requests, which involved looking in to aged packs on M-files, seeking out the change owner and working with them to close out packs.
• Participated and hosted weekly site and lab VRB meetings to discuss upcoming projects and priorities.
• Attended all required training courses on Compliance Wire.
• Trained on the new Validation Event template and was the first person on site to write new template for a validation event on new can end.
• PCQI (Preventative Controls Qualified Individual) – completed an FSPCA Preventative Controls for Human Food Version 2.

Validation Engineer Internship - Innopharma Technical Services

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

• Equipment & Utility qualification: Generated and Executed IQ, OQ and PQ protocols. Reviewed project documentation to ensure compliance with completed documentation. Created change control documentation for changes to validated equipment & processes. Generated PQ Report for purified water system. Familiar with the V-model approach to equipment qualification.
• Cleaning Validation: Understands the principles of a matrix approach to cleaning validation. Knowledgeable of different approaches to setting cleaning validation acceptance criteria e.g., toxicity-based calculations and health-based acceptance criteria (ADE). Developing cleaning protocols and sampling plans. Workshops on swab sampling and Visual Investigations
• Biopharma: Understanding of upstream and downstream processing steps.
• Computer system validation: Hands-on experience in writing and executing test scripts for various hardware and software systems. Notable achievements include generating and executing test scripts for a laptop, covering hardware, operating system, network connectivity, system performance, security, data integrity, and user acceptance testing. Additionally, executing an approved test script for Eyepass software connected to an Eyecon2 (PAT), emphasising a deeper understanding of software and data

Warehouse Manager / Sales and Delivery - Templetuohy Foods

(2006-11 - 2024-01)

Managed warehouse operations for a small, family-run business specialising in the delivery of fresh and frozen food to retail and catering sectors.

• Conducted quality checks, maintained stock control, and ensured compliance with audit standards, contributing to the smooth functioning of warehouse operations.
• Oversaw the receipt and inspection of deliveries, responsible for recording temperature data and maintaining proper documentation.
• Transitioned to a sales and delivery role, cultivating strong customer relationships and enhancing business partnerships.
• Obtained a truck license to facilitate larger deliveries, demonstrating commitment to expanding operational capabilities.
• Coordinated daily schedules and diverse tasks, optimizing efficiency and productivity.
• Exhibited exceptional time management skills, adeptly prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and operational demands.
• Demonstrated initiative in problem-solving and collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams and departments.
• Maintained professional development in safety practices, regularly completing courses such as manual handling and CPC training for truck drivers to ensure adherence to safety regulations.

Farm Manager - Farm

(2005-05 - 2006-11)

• Maintained meticulous temperature records for the bulk tank where milk is stored, adhering to regulatory standards and ensuring milk quality and safety.
• Implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the cleaning and sanitation of milking equipment, promoting hygiene and preventing contamination.
• Conducted regular maintenance and calibration of farm machinery, including milking machines and other equipment, to uphold operational efficiency and reliability.
• Administered medications and doses to cows and calves as per veterinary instructions, prioritizing animal health and welfare.
• Coordinated deliveries of feedstuffs and fertilizers, managing inventory levels and ensuring timely provision of essential resources for herd nutrition and crop management.
• Project managed the installation of an auger fed feeding system for feeding of feedstuff to cows in the milking parlour.

Level 8 Higher Diploma - Food Science and Technology - Innopharma and Technological University Tallaght (2022-01 - 2023-01)

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Waterford Institute of Technology (2002-09 - 2005-05)