Dave Yurasits

About Dave Yurasits

Dynamic Information Technology professional with over 25 years of experience in delivering commercial software solutions across various industries with a strong focus on Life Sciences. With 15 years in full lifecycle software design and development, along with 11 years in project management and IT consulting, I have a proven track record of driving business transformation.I specialize in leading client engagements to implement and integrate industry-leading cloud-based platforms, applications, and technologies, ensuring alignment with best practices for scalability. My project management expertise is underscored by a successful history of delivering numerous IT and business projects on time and within budget. I possess extensive experience in end-to-end systems implementations, upgrades, and data migrations, covering all phases from Planning and Design to Build, Qualification, and Deployment. I have effectively collaborated with software vendors to guarantee timely delivery of project deliverables. Additionally, I have led CSV/Qualification engagements and developed comprehensive GxP artifacts.I am highly experienced in leading vendor selection and RFP processes, guiding clients in selecting the most suitable CRM, LIMS, and ERP enterprise platforms. As a passionate leader, I am dedicated to driving client success and exceeding expectations. I excel in change management, problem-solving, and project execution, employing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Recognized for effective communication and collaboration, and strong technical and analytical skills. My unique blend of broad technical expertise, business acumen, and strong communication skills allows to effectively build collaborative relationships with both customers and vendors.

Experience

1. Senior Solutions Consultant

   Focused Consulting, Inc.

   Apr 2018 — Present · Bethlehem, PA, US

   As a Senior Solutions Consultant in the Life Science sector, I specialize in leading customer engagements for implementing, upgrading, or migrating GxP platforms. My focus includes Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), Electronic Quality Management Systems (EQMS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). I especially value partnering with clients to effectively navigate and overcome the challenges that may arise throughout projects.I have developed extensive experience with the GAMP 5 methodology for risk-based validation, enabling me to collaborate effectively with both internal and customer project teams to guide project qualification workstreams. When needed, I also author the full stack of GxP validation artifacts for clients. I possess extensive experience with QUMAS DocCompliance and ProcessCompliance, including the development of custom reports and analytics. Additionally, I have gained experience with process re-engineering and optimization.In my role as Data Migration Lead on several projects, I have been hands-on in tasks such as developing custom SQL scripts for data extraction, quality checking the extracted data, and creating and validating data loader sheets for target systems.Furthermore, I have a have a strong background in leading Vendor Selection / RFP engagements, particularly for CRM, LIMS, and ERP platforms.

Education

• Lehigh University

  MBA

• Penn State University

  BS, Accounting

Skills

• Project Management
• Salesforce.com
• Sales Support
• Powerbuilder
• Visual Studio
• Strategy
• Solution Design
• Management
• Sql
• Pharmaceuticals
• User Interface Design
• Software Product Management
• Mobile Solutions
• Process Improvement
• Software Engineering
• Object Oriented Design
• C#
• Contract Negotiation
• Data Integration
• Sharepoint
• Vendor Management
• Sales Force Automation
• Databases
• Software Quality Assurance
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sales Force Development
• Java
• Software Development
• Data Modeling
• Business Analysis
• Database Design
• Change Management
• Html5
• Software Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Crm
• Product Development
• Pre-Sales
• Jira