Richard Diaz

About Richard Diaz

Proven professional with global experience in complex IT organizations and delivering information solutions aligned with business strategies. Well-rounded with expertise in program, project, and delivery management. Extensive technical background in IT architecture and operations. Creative analytical thinker with the ability to tackle complex issues resulting in faster project completion and reduced expenditures. Solid foundation in both regulated and non-regulated environments. Core competencies include:• Delivery/Project Management • Program Governance • Application Management• Program Management • Client Relationships • Strategic IT Planning• Quality, Lab, and Regulatory Systems • IT Architecture and Operations • Vendor/Contract ManagementSELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Managed implementation of first High-Performance Computing environment consisting of 500 cores, 1.5 TB RAM, and +10TB storage which reduced RNA sequence analysis in the Bioinformatics group of 50 samples from 1 week to 4 hours.• Led a 16-person team in recovery of +450 laboratory workstations ensuring manufacturing continuity and R&D objectives.• Reduced document approval cycle times by 60% and increased document visibility through the implementation of a $5M Livelink Document/Change Management system for regulated content. • Project managed the implementation of a global $1M and 3,500 user self-service TrackWise Training Manager system which included the complex data migration of over 2.5M training records. • Built an in-house eDiscovery organization that utilized Guidance and Clearwell systems that resulted in faster matter turnover, more accurate responsive information, and savings of $1.5M annually over outsourcing.

Experience

1. Senior Information Technology Manager

   PHASE Scientific Americas

   Apr 2025 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology