Reddy Guda

About Reddy Guda

Dynamic Information Technology expert with a proven track record of driving innovation, delivering exceptional IT systems, and optimizing operational efficiency. With years of IT leadership and management roles across diverse functions such as Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Commercial, Supply Chain, and EHS, I specialize in managing IT portfolios, Infrastructure, Systems integration, Data and cross-functional collaboration. Known for crafting and executing robust business strategies and roadmaps while adeptly navigating evolving customer needs and system constraints to drive optimal outcomes. With my leadership skills, proactive decision-making, and a passion for leveraging emerging technologies and data-driven insights to advance strategic plans, roadmaps, and goals, I bring to the table my seasoned industry experience to spearhead high-impact initiatives and impactful change to deliver tangible results.Some of my notable career highlights include the following: Designated as a Technology Review Board member, playing a pivotal role in establishing and enforcing Data Governance, championing IT best practices, and evaluating vendor solutions for compliance with corporate data integrity and security policies. Established and enforced standards for Application, SaaS System, and overall IT Security, as well as Access governance policies and IT SOPs to ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR and SOX regulations. Built an effective level-1 and level-2 support team and maintained 24/7 availability of critical Manufacturing Equipment/Systems and their integrations to Global Enterprise Systems. Deployed a comprehensive Electronic Computer System Lifecycle management solution that replaced paper-based protocol execution, resulting in a 50% reduction in system validation time. Implemented a unified IT solution that facilitated the commercialization of Ebvallo – the pioneering approved Allogenic T-Cell Therapy. Reduced infrastructure and Data Center costs by 50% through migration and consolidation of 50+ applications into new IBM Data Center, receiving CIO Operational Excellence Award. Architected and deployed R&D Prioritization Tool that won the 2009 INFORMS Decision Analysis Practice Award for Baxter.Expertise: IT Strategy/Execution, Technical Skills & Leadership, Regulatory Compliance (GxP, SoX), Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Data Management, Infrastructure Management, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaborations, Innovative Solutions.

Experience

1. Director of Information Technology

   Atara Biotherapeutics

   Apr 2022 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

  Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Manufacturing Automation
• Vendor Management
• 21 Cfr Part 11
• Java
• Business Intelligence
• Fda
• Computer System Validation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sdlc
• Quality Assurance
• Medical Devices
• Validation
• IT Strategy
• Change Control
• Enterprise Architecture
• Process Improvement