Henry Brownley
Consultancy Team Lead @Instem
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WORK HISTORY
Consultancy Team Lead @Instem
GB
Spearheaded full lifecycle development of bespoke Statistical Computing Environment (SCE) applications, from requirements to deployment.• Led migration of infrastructure from on-prem to AWS; ensured high availability, security, and scalability and reduced costs by 20%.• Integrated cloud-native and hybrid solutions including FSx, EFS, NetApp ONTAP.• Directed a team of consultants and facilitated performance reviews, mentorship, and career development.• Implemented complex multi-protocol access control systems and SAS Grid platforms.• Developed cloud-based data platforms using AWS EKS, Aurora PostgreSQL, and S3, improving data accessibility by 30%.• Authored and executed IQ/OQ documents, streamlining validation processes and ensuring compliance.• Optimized SAS support processes, reducing resolution time for P1/P2 incidents by 25%.• Manage the entire lifecycle of bespoke SCE (Statistical Computing Environment) applications, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, deployment, support, and future releases. • Manage vendor and client relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).• Planning maintenance window for general application and infrastructure maintenance, including SAS maintenance upgrades, configuration changes, optimization and hotfix / patching installation. • Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, design specifications, and best practices.• Maintain and manage backups, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity plans (Commvalt, AWS Backup, SnapMirror, etc.)
EDUCATION
Radical Training
Certificate, Systems Analysis Development
FWC - Information Technology
Certificate, IT - Hardware
Westbury Senior Secondary School
Maric, Senior Certificate, English, Afrikaans, Biology, Economics, Woodwork, History
Coronationville High School
Grade 9, English, Afrikaans, Maths, Science, Biology, History, Business Economics, Handwork
Newclare Primary School
Junior Certificate, Junior Subjects
Bytes Technology
Certificate, Business Objects
SKILLS
ABOUT HENRY BROWNLEY
Dynamic and results-oriented SAS and cloud infrastructure leader with over 14 years of experience architecting and managing advanced statistical computing environments (SCEs) and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. I specialize in delivering scalable, secure, and compliant solutions, leveraging expertise in SAS 9.4 Grid, Viya, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker to drive innovation and operational excellence.As a proven leader, I excel in spearheading end-to-end platform lifecycle management—from requirements gathering and bespoke application design to deployment and optimization in GxP-validated environments. My work ensures robust, repeatable, and transparent processes through meticulous IQ/OQ documentation and adherence to regulatory standards. I have successfully led complex cloud migrations, reducing costs by up to 20% while enhancing data accessibility, scalability and system performance.With a deep skill set in cloud engineering (AWS EKS, S3, FSx, NetApp ONTAP), infrastructure modernization, and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Terraform, GitLab), I deliver high-availability, secure platforms tailored to the unique demands of pharma and biotech. My leadership extends to mentoring high-performing technical teams, managing vendor relationships, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to align solutions with business goals.Passionate about driving efficiency, compliance, and innovation, I thrive in transforming complex challenges into streamlined, high-impact solutions. Let’s connect to explore how I can bring my expertise in SAS platforms, cloud architecture, and GxP compliance to elevate your organization’s data-driven success.
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