Darren Carusone
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Alison Tew
While I worked as a PerkinElmer consultant Team Lead Manager, Darren who is a Regeneron, Lab Systems Administrator had trained our group including me on the navigational and the inner working methods of the Empower software and what function it embodies. I found Darren to be quite knowledgeable and a highly effective trainer in this area. His expertise helped me learn so much about this subject matter! In addition Darren is a most reliable and conscientious administrator. He is always there when needed and gets the job done right! Darren also has wonderful interpersonal skills, is flexible and an effective communicator! This man has amazing talent and acumen to excel! Darren has my highest recommendation to any company who wants a strong and effective leader!
Chris Hynes
I was on the Fortitech Team responsible for interviewing and selecting a new LIMS administrator. Darren was the top candidate and he quickly learned StarLIMS and he immediately made improvements to the system. Darren and I worked closed on several projects within the Fortitech laboratory network. He proved himself to be a valuable member at Fortitech by completing projects ahead of schedule and providing alternate solutions to problems which improved laboratory operations.
Alison Tew
While I worked as a PerkinElmer consultant Team Lead Manager, Darren who is a Regeneron, Lab Systems Administrator had trained our group including me on the navigational and the inner working methods of the Empower software and what function it embodies. I found Darren to be quite knowledgeable and a highly effective trainer in this area. His expertise helped me learn so much about this subject matter! In addition Darren is a most reliable and conscientious administrator. He is always there when needed and gets the job done right! Darren also has wonderful interpersonal skills, is flexible and an effective communicator! This man has amazing talent and acumen to excel! Darren has my highest recommendation to any company who wants a strong and effective leader!
Chris Hynes
I was on the Fortitech Team responsible for interviewing and selecting a new LIMS administrator. Darren was the top candidate and he quickly learned StarLIMS and he immediately made improvements to the system. Darren and I worked closed on several projects within the Fortitech laboratory network. He proved himself to be a valuable member at Fortitech by completing projects ahead of schedule and providing alternate solutions to problems which improved laboratory operations.
Alison Tew
While I worked as a PerkinElmer consultant Team Lead Manager, Darren who is a Regeneron, Lab Systems Administrator had trained our group including me on the navigational and the inner working methods of the Empower software and what function it embodies. I found Darren to be quite knowledgeable and a highly effective trainer in this area. His expertise helped me learn so much about this subject matter! In addition Darren is a most reliable and conscientious administrator. He is always there when needed and gets the job done right! Darren also has wonderful interpersonal skills, is flexible and an effective communicator! This man has amazing talent and acumen to excel! Darren has my highest recommendation to any company who wants a strong and effective leader!
Chris Hynes
I was on the Fortitech Team responsible for interviewing and selecting a new LIMS administrator. Darren was the top candidate and he quickly learned StarLIMS and he immediately made improvements to the system. Darren and I worked closed on several projects within the Fortitech laboratory network. He proved himself to be a valuable member at Fortitech by completing projects ahead of schedule and providing alternate solutions to problems which improved laboratory operations.
Alison Tew
While I worked as a PerkinElmer consultant Team Lead Manager, Darren who is a Regeneron, Lab Systems Administrator had trained our group including me on the navigational and the inner working methods of the Empower software and what function it embodies. I found Darren to be quite knowledgeable and a highly effective trainer in this area. His expertise helped me learn so much about this subject matter! In addition Darren is a most reliable and conscientious administrator. He is always there when needed and gets the job done right! Darren also has wonderful interpersonal skills, is flexible and an effective communicator! This man has amazing talent and acumen to excel! Darren has my highest recommendation to any company who wants a strong and effective leader!
Chris Hynes
I was on the Fortitech Team responsible for interviewing and selecting a new LIMS administrator. Darren was the top candidate and he quickly learned StarLIMS and he immediately made improvements to the system. Darren and I worked closed on several projects within the Fortitech laboratory network. He proved himself to be a valuable member at Fortitech by completing projects ahead of schedule and providing alternate solutions to problems which improved laboratory operations.
Credentials
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Skills for Inclusive Conversations
LinkedInSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Leading Inclusive Teams
LinkedInAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
MS SQL Server with Transact-SQL
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Albany / Tech Valley NYJul, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Empower 2 Pro Interface
Waters CorporationJun, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Network Systems & Security Professional
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Albany / Tech Valley NYFeb, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
A+ Certification
CompTiaOct, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Professional
MicrosoftSep, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Network+ Certification
CompTiaJul, 2005- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Regeneron
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United States
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Biotechnology
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr IT Applications Analyst
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May 2020 - Present
Responsible for providing technical oversight and governance for the Electronic Forms Automation System (EFAS) (Adobe AEM/Adobe Sign). Work with the system’s Business Owners to manage the EFAS. Lead software configuration and integration projects following Regeneron’s SDLC. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Provides technical leadership while managing the development work schedule, and coordinating the design, development, and… Show more Responsible for providing technical oversight and governance for the Electronic Forms Automation System (EFAS) (Adobe AEM/Adobe Sign). Work with the system’s Business Owners to manage the EFAS. Lead software configuration and integration projects following Regeneron’s SDLC. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Provides technical leadership while managing the development work schedule, and coordinating the design, development, and implementation of application systems; • Provide day to day end-user support. • Facilitates prioritization of FAS deliverables and manages project scope; • Review and assist in the creation of requirements documents, functional specification documents, test plans, report interface, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manuals; • Acquires specific and up-to-date technical knowledge of all company processes and procedures associated with the FAS and ongoing FAS projects; • Create, write and compile reports utilizing various report writing tools and technologies; • Monitors system configuration and user access/privileges to ensure data integrity • Provide FAS customer support and training, troubleshoot problems, manage change control, and perform system maintenance; • Applies system patches and updates as needed. • Leads team effort to improve internal and external processes;
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Senior Automation Systems Administrator
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Mar 2019 - May 2020
Provide expertise in the configuration and administration of automated/computerized system software and firmware to meet cGMP and procedural requirements for Regeneron's Industrial Operation and Product Supply organization.
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Laboratory Systems Analyst
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Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
The Laboratory Systems Analyst will be a customer facing individual responsible for implementation and subsequent day to day support and maintenance of general Laboratory Computers systems in our QC, Chemistry, Micro and Process Sciences labs. These systems include the Waters Empower 3 Chromatography system, Waters Nugenesis and bench top computer systems and instrument software such as Endoscan, FTIR and NIR. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the… Show more The Laboratory Systems Analyst will be a customer facing individual responsible for implementation and subsequent day to day support and maintenance of general Laboratory Computers systems in our QC, Chemistry, Micro and Process Sciences labs. These systems include the Waters Empower 3 Chromatography system, Waters Nugenesis and bench top computer systems and instrument software such as Endoscan, FTIR and NIR. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Coordinates the needs of functional departments and establishes priorities for Empower and Laboratory Systems requirements gathering, system design and implementation. • Technical/Project Lead on Instrument Qualification Projects. • Responsible for Laboratory System documentation, including, converting User Requirement Specifications to a Detail Design Specification, writing Configuration Test Plans and summary reports. • Configures reports (tabular, trend and labels). • Processes Laboratory Systems change control requests. • Works with Validation and Quality departments to ensure Laboratory Systems are implemented following development life cycle approach. • Trains other Laboratory System trainers. • Sponsorship and management of three Perkin Elmer Contractors for two years. • Coordinates with other Laboratory Systems team members to implement the system in an efficient manner. • Provides end-user support for Laboratory Systems including troubleshooting problems at the application server level. • Empower System Administrator including Systems security access, Audit trail and periodic audit trail review. • NuGenesis SDMS/LMS/ELN and ComplianceBuilder Systems Administrator. • Amazon Work Space (AWS)-cloud • Support day to day
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Regeneron
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United States
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Biotechnology
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700 & Above Employee
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Laboratory Systems Administrator
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Jun 2015 - Mar 2017
Responsible for administration of laboratory system software to meet end-user needs and regulatory expectations and established SOP's. • Administer user access – Control acces to software systems; add, modify, and remove users; define user types, user groups and security systems. • Ensure lab systems’ data is backed up / archived as required to ensure system can meet defined RTO and RPO. Perform recovery of data as needed. • Monitor systems configuration to ensure data integrity and… Show more Responsible for administration of laboratory system software to meet end-user needs and regulatory expectations and established SOP's. • Administer user access – Control acces to software systems; add, modify, and remove users; define user types, user groups and security systems. • Ensure lab systems’ data is backed up / archived as required to ensure system can meet defined RTO and RPO. Perform recovery of data as needed. • Monitor systems configuration to ensure data integrity and 21CFR11 compliance. • Contribute to system validation and qualification efforts. • Ensure systems remain in compliant state – Process change control requests for system configurations, including requirement and/or design specifications and test plans. • Assist in integrating lab systems with other systems (ex. LIMS, Historian) as required by business needs. • Draft, approve and follow relevant lab system software SOPs and policies. • Train end-users on basic system functionality. • Provide end-user support including troubleshooting problewms at the application level (includes working with vendors to resolve issues). • Peform periodic evaluation studies with written reports when necessary. Show less Responsible for administration of laboratory system software to meet end-user needs and regulatory expectations and established SOP's. • Administer user access – Control acces to software systems; add, modify, and remove users; define user types, user groups and security systems. • Ensure lab systems’ data is backed up / archived as required to ensure system can meet defined RTO and RPO. Perform recovery of data as needed. • Monitor systems configuration to ensure data integrity and… Show more Responsible for administration of laboratory system software to meet end-user needs and regulatory expectations and established SOP's. • Administer user access – Control acces to software systems; add, modify, and remove users; define user types, user groups and security systems. • Ensure lab systems’ data is backed up / archived as required to ensure system can meet defined RTO and RPO. Perform recovery of data as needed. • Monitor systems configuration to ensure data integrity and 21CFR11 compliance. • Contribute to system validation and qualification efforts. • Ensure systems remain in compliant state – Process change control requests for system configurations, including requirement and/or design specifications and test plans. • Assist in integrating lab systems with other systems (ex. LIMS, Historian) as required by business needs. • Draft, approve and follow relevant lab system software SOPs and policies. • Train end-users on basic system functionality. • Provide end-user support including troubleshooting problewms at the application level (includes working with vendors to resolve issues). • Peform periodic evaluation studies with written reports when necessary. Show less
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DSM
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Netherlands
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Applications Manager
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
Promoted to my new role as a part of DSM Business Solutions (DBS) and Instrumentation Communication and Database Acquisition (ICDA): • Support Laboratory software globally • Train administrators to repair functions within LIMS • Installation and administration of multiple PC rollout for Laboratory to Windows 7 • Admin to FS22000 Website for QA/QC ISO Regulatory documents website • Control Chart data and applications • Reports and documents for validations and… Show more Promoted to my new role as a part of DSM Business Solutions (DBS) and Instrumentation Communication and Database Acquisition (ICDA): • Support Laboratory software globally • Train administrators to repair functions within LIMS • Installation and administration of multiple PC rollout for Laboratory to Windows 7 • Admin to FS22000 Website for QA/QC ISO Regulatory documents website • Control Chart data and applications • Reports and documents for validations and Regulatory
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Network Administrator/LIMS Administrator
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Oct 2013 - Aug 2014
DSM is now the owner of Fortitech Premixes. With the immediate growth of the company, I was asked to move into Network infrastructure to meet the daily demands while still actively maintaining my role as LIMS Administrator. As Network Administrator my added duties include: • Network support for all Fortitech employees, 400+ • Active involvement with integration of Fortitech with DSM • Installation of network hardware (servers, hubs, switches and routers) • Configuration of… Show more DSM is now the owner of Fortitech Premixes. With the immediate growth of the company, I was asked to move into Network infrastructure to meet the daily demands while still actively maintaining my role as LIMS Administrator. As Network Administrator my added duties include: • Network support for all Fortitech employees, 400+ • Active involvement with integration of Fortitech with DSM • Installation of network hardware (servers, hubs, switches and routers) • Configuration of scale heads, bar code scanners and scales • Setup, deployed and administered VoIP telephony solutions • Managed installation of several conference rooms, including video conferencing • DHCP, DNS, FTP, Remote Access, SMTP, VPN, LAN, VLAN • Exchange, XP, Server 2003-2008, Windows 7 (32,64) • 802.11x, TCP/IP
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Fortitech Premixes
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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LIMS Administrator
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Apr 2008 - Oct 2013
As a LIMS Administrator I am responsible for specifications, analysis, configuring, testing, and implementation of the LIMS on a domestic and global basis. Providing technical support and training to all Fortitech LIMS users worldwide. I coordinate Fortitech’s LIMS application with additional software vendors and implementation of new laboratory applications working with Fortitech Technical and IT departments. I also provide technical input for identifying and facilitating efficiencies… Show more As a LIMS Administrator I am responsible for specifications, analysis, configuring, testing, and implementation of the LIMS on a domestic and global basis. Providing technical support and training to all Fortitech LIMS users worldwide. I coordinate Fortitech’s LIMS application with additional software vendors and implementation of new laboratory applications working with Fortitech Technical and IT departments. I also provide technical input for identifying and facilitating efficiencies, innovations and improvement of laboratory operations. Ongoing maintenance of LIMS is required as well as written procedures for LIMS related activities, validation of LIMS for FDA approval and keeping reports compliant with FS22000. Primary responsibility for all LIMS related functions and activities include: • Responsible for specifications, analysis, configuring, testing, and implementation of the LIMS • Coordinated LIMS applications with software vendor and Fortitech Technical and IT departments • Responsible for ongoing maintenance of LIMS (SQL backbone) • Responsible for implementation of new laboratory applications • Created written procedures for LIMS related activities • Provided technical support and training to all Fortitech LIMS users world wide • Provided technical input for identifying and facilitating efficiencies, innovations and improvement of laboratory operations • Validated LIMS software • LIMS web application custom made for company use • ELN custom web application for Environmental Monitoring Show less As a LIMS Administrator I am responsible for specifications, analysis, configuring, testing, and implementation of the LIMS on a domestic and global basis. Providing technical support and training to all Fortitech LIMS users worldwide. I coordinate Fortitech’s LIMS application with additional software vendors and implementation of new laboratory applications working with Fortitech Technical and IT departments. I also provide technical input for identifying and facilitating efficiencies… Show more As a LIMS Administrator I am responsible for specifications, analysis, configuring, testing, and implementation of the LIMS on a domestic and global basis. Providing technical support and training to all Fortitech LIMS users worldwide. I coordinate Fortitech’s LIMS application with additional software vendors and implementation of new laboratory applications working with Fortitech Technical and IT departments. I also provide technical input for identifying and facilitating efficiencies, innovations and improvement of laboratory operations. Ongoing maintenance of LIMS is required as well as written procedures for LIMS related activities, validation of LIMS for FDA approval and keeping reports compliant with FS22000. Primary responsibility for all LIMS related functions and activities include: • Responsible for specifications, analysis, configuring, testing, and implementation of the LIMS • Coordinated LIMS applications with software vendor and Fortitech Technical and IT departments • Responsible for ongoing maintenance of LIMS (SQL backbone) • Responsible for implementation of new laboratory applications • Created written procedures for LIMS related activities • Provided technical support and training to all Fortitech LIMS users world wide • Provided technical input for identifying and facilitating efficiencies, innovations and improvement of laboratory operations • Validated LIMS software • LIMS web application custom made for company use • ELN custom web application for Environmental Monitoring Show less
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Integrated Technology Group (ITG)
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Jordan
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Network Engineer
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Jun 2006 - Apr 2008
As a Network Engineer for Integrated Technology Group I was accountable for building relationships with prospective clients while providing the highest quality of service. I would design their Network Architecture as a consultant; customizing the client’s network to their needs in a timely fashion, whether the network was for a large corporation or a small business. With a new Network/Exchange servers and Client workstations, there is a need to install and configure hardware, software, Cisco… Show more As a Network Engineer for Integrated Technology Group I was accountable for building relationships with prospective clients while providing the highest quality of service. I would design their Network Architecture as a consultant; customizing the client’s network to their needs in a timely fashion, whether the network was for a large corporation or a small business. With a new Network/Exchange servers and Client workstations, there is a need to install and configure hardware, software, Cisco routers and switches. With that; there is always a need to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues. So we provided 24 hour on site or off site service. This was a fantastic working environment to meet many great people/clients and to learn a whole lot about the business quickly. • Customized clients networks to their needs in a timely fashion • Troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software issues • Installed and configured hardware/software as well as Cisco routers and switches • Migrated data for MS Exchange upgrades • Designed, configured and implemented small and large networks • 24 hour on site and off site service Show less As a Network Engineer for Integrated Technology Group I was accountable for building relationships with prospective clients while providing the highest quality of service. I would design their Network Architecture as a consultant; customizing the client’s network to their needs in a timely fashion, whether the network was for a large corporation or a small business. With a new Network/Exchange servers and Client workstations, there is a need to install and configure hardware, software, Cisco… Show more As a Network Engineer for Integrated Technology Group I was accountable for building relationships with prospective clients while providing the highest quality of service. I would design their Network Architecture as a consultant; customizing the client’s network to their needs in a timely fashion, whether the network was for a large corporation or a small business. With a new Network/Exchange servers and Client workstations, there is a need to install and configure hardware, software, Cisco routers and switches. With that; there is always a need to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues. So we provided 24 hour on site or off site service. This was a fantastic working environment to meet many great people/clients and to learn a whole lot about the business quickly. • Customized clients networks to their needs in a timely fashion • Troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software issues • Installed and configured hardware/software as well as Cisco routers and switches • Migrated data for MS Exchange upgrades • Designed, configured and implemented small and large networks • 24 hour on site and off site service Show less
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Regalo
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Albany NY
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Art Director/Graphic Designer
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May 2004 - Jun 2006
All aspects of Design for many different media with modeling done via Computer. Did some networking on computers and software installs/upgrades. Worked with peripherals as well. All aspects of Design for many different media with modeling done via Computer. Did some networking on computers and software installs/upgrades. Worked with peripherals as well.
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Education
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1998 - 2002
SUNY Oneonta
BA, Computer Art/Mutimedia/Animation -
2004 - 2005
New Horizons of Albany
Cerifications, Information Technology -
1993 - 1995
Hudson Valley Community College
AS, Automotive Technical Services
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