Dave Yurasits
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Milan Kucera
I worked with Dave for several months on a GxP Document Migration project for a global Document Management System (DMS) in use at multiple sites. Dave was the Project Lead on this project and in that role is both highly skilled at the application of the project management tools and excellent communicator. Dave’s technical knowledge of the DMS was critical in developing the system requirements. He provided technical feedback and direction from both the local view and global perspective. Dave and I worked together closely on the data transformations required for the migration process. We jointly reviewed and updated ASJP logic used as a tool to present a simplified holistic view of the migration process for non-technical team members. This tool facilitated the drafting of the Data Migration Plan, a critical GXP document, to ensure security and data integrity requirements were met on migrated GXP records. In addition, Dave and I closely collaborated on constructing a data verification approach that applied ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 and ISO 2859-1 international standards. In my view, Dave is highly skilled professional who can effectively and openly consult on the pros and cons of an implemented (eDMS) solution and provide clients with working possibilities. I highly recommend Dave for such type of projects.
Yvette Cays
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Dave twice over the years: first when he was a contractor hired to develop a new enterprise-level transaction processing system for Wolper Information Services, and more recently as co-workers at LM Information Delivery. (LM acquired Wolper in late 2012) Dave and I worked hand in hand in a near-full time engagement for about three years while designing, developing, and implementing the new system for Wolper, many years back and then again more recently. Dave is easy to work with, smart and articulate. He truly takes time to listen and communicates well with both internal and external customers. He is thorough in his analysis and he consistently built solutions to meet business needs on time. He would be a great addition to any organization.
Milan Kucera
I worked with Dave for several months on a GxP Document Migration project for a global Document Management System (DMS) in use at multiple sites. Dave was the Project Lead on this project and in that role is both highly skilled at the application of the project management tools and excellent communicator. Dave’s technical knowledge of the DMS was critical in developing the system requirements. He provided technical feedback and direction from both the local view and global perspective. Dave and I worked together closely on the data transformations required for the migration process. We jointly reviewed and updated ASJP logic used as a tool to present a simplified holistic view of the migration process for non-technical team members. This tool facilitated the drafting of the Data Migration Plan, a critical GXP document, to ensure security and data integrity requirements were met on migrated GXP records. In addition, Dave and I closely collaborated on constructing a data verification approach that applied ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 and ISO 2859-1 international standards. In my view, Dave is highly skilled professional who can effectively and openly consult on the pros and cons of an implemented (eDMS) solution and provide clients with working possibilities. I highly recommend Dave for such type of projects.
Yvette Cays
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Dave twice over the years: first when he was a contractor hired to develop a new enterprise-level transaction processing system for Wolper Information Services, and more recently as co-workers at LM Information Delivery. (LM acquired Wolper in late 2012) Dave and I worked hand in hand in a near-full time engagement for about three years while designing, developing, and implementing the new system for Wolper, many years back and then again more recently. Dave is easy to work with, smart and articulate. He truly takes time to listen and communicates well with both internal and external customers. He is thorough in his analysis and he consistently built solutions to meet business needs on time. He would be a great addition to any organization.
Milan Kucera
I worked with Dave for several months on a GxP Document Migration project for a global Document Management System (DMS) in use at multiple sites. Dave was the Project Lead on this project and in that role is both highly skilled at the application of the project management tools and excellent communicator. Dave’s technical knowledge of the DMS was critical in developing the system requirements. He provided technical feedback and direction from both the local view and global perspective. Dave and I worked together closely on the data transformations required for the migration process. We jointly reviewed and updated ASJP logic used as a tool to present a simplified holistic view of the migration process for non-technical team members. This tool facilitated the drafting of the Data Migration Plan, a critical GXP document, to ensure security and data integrity requirements were met on migrated GXP records. In addition, Dave and I closely collaborated on constructing a data verification approach that applied ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 and ISO 2859-1 international standards. In my view, Dave is highly skilled professional who can effectively and openly consult on the pros and cons of an implemented (eDMS) solution and provide clients with working possibilities. I highly recommend Dave for such type of projects.
Yvette Cays
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Dave twice over the years: first when he was a contractor hired to develop a new enterprise-level transaction processing system for Wolper Information Services, and more recently as co-workers at LM Information Delivery. (LM acquired Wolper in late 2012) Dave and I worked hand in hand in a near-full time engagement for about three years while designing, developing, and implementing the new system for Wolper, many years back and then again more recently. Dave is easy to work with, smart and articulate. He truly takes time to listen and communicates well with both internal and external customers. He is thorough in his analysis and he consistently built solutions to meet business needs on time. He would be a great addition to any organization.
Milan Kucera
I worked with Dave for several months on a GxP Document Migration project for a global Document Management System (DMS) in use at multiple sites. Dave was the Project Lead on this project and in that role is both highly skilled at the application of the project management tools and excellent communicator. Dave’s technical knowledge of the DMS was critical in developing the system requirements. He provided technical feedback and direction from both the local view and global perspective. Dave and I worked together closely on the data transformations required for the migration process. We jointly reviewed and updated ASJP logic used as a tool to present a simplified holistic view of the migration process for non-technical team members. This tool facilitated the drafting of the Data Migration Plan, a critical GXP document, to ensure security and data integrity requirements were met on migrated GXP records. In addition, Dave and I closely collaborated on constructing a data verification approach that applied ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 and ISO 2859-1 international standards. In my view, Dave is highly skilled professional who can effectively and openly consult on the pros and cons of an implemented (eDMS) solution and provide clients with working possibilities. I highly recommend Dave for such type of projects.
Yvette Cays
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Dave twice over the years: first when he was a contractor hired to develop a new enterprise-level transaction processing system for Wolper Information Services, and more recently as co-workers at LM Information Delivery. (LM acquired Wolper in late 2012) Dave and I worked hand in hand in a near-full time engagement for about three years while designing, developing, and implementing the new system for Wolper, many years back and then again more recently. Dave is easy to work with, smart and articulate. He truly takes time to listen and communicates well with both internal and external customers. He is thorough in his analysis and he consistently built solutions to meet business needs on time. He would be a great addition to any organization.
Experience
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Focused Consulting, Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Solutions Consultant
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Prenax
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France
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Information Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Technical Project Manager / Software Engineer
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2018
US-based CTO position was eliminated due to corporate restructuring when parent company in Helsinki, Finland took active control of US office. In this new role, was responsible for working with HQ IT team and key global project stakeholders in designing new AWS-based global subscription management platform while continuing to enhance and maintain current US systems. HQ eventually outsourced most of the IT function to contractors in Finland. • Stakeholder in global Customer Experience Business Development Group. Provided business, customer, and system insights / requirements for customer-facing side of new global platform • Assisted global team in data modeling and design of new Product Master data management solution • Led documentation of US business/system requirements and design of current back-end ERP system • Full lifecycle software development of existing US back-end ERP system and separate console applications to automate business processes • Oversaw migration of US-specific Salesforce instance to new instance as part of global implementation Show less
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Chief Technology Officer
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May 2013 - Jan 2016
Provided leadership in management and operation of all information systems and technology • Drove strategic growth initiatives, acquisitions, and partnerships in collaboration with management team • Led coordinated efforts with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to define, prioritize, and deliver strategic and tactical enhancements to web-based customer portal and back-end ERP system • Established new accounting practices/SOPs in collaboration with accountants and executive management when a switch from cash to accrual method was mandated by parent company • Improved Accounting and Operational SOPs/business practices and internal/HQ financial reporting • Participated in overall operations management, including regular and ad-hoc committees • Managed relationships, negotiated and reviewed contracts of IT vendors / business partners • Managed US implementation of Salesforce and Concur and integration with in-house Accounting systems • Improved IT communications throughout organization • Prepared/maintained annual IT budget for CEO review • Full lifecycle software development of back-end ERP system Show less
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Cegedim
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Bedminster, NJ
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Senior Director of Application Engineering, TargetSFA
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Dec 2009 - Nov 2012
Held full accountability for application engineering of pharmaceutical CRM / SFA product suite comprised of offline mobile and web-based field tools, synchronization technology, backbone application, and integration layer with proprietary customer master solution. Technology was deployed by 120 sales forces with over 11,000 users in 10 countries across North and South America and generated over $20MM in annual revenues. • Managed team of 6 developers that delivered biannual major releases and biweekly patch releases • Created and actively managed major release project plans to ensure SDLC milestones were met • Provided routine and timely project status updates to key stakeholders on cost and functionality • Drove individual workloads and established daily/weekly priorities, ensured adherence to SDLC • Led collaborative efforts with management, customers, and internal team leads to define release scope • Conducted and supervised analysis and design efforts for new product features • Engaged clients to gather / clarify requirements and resolve high-visibility product support escalations • Assured timely delivery of effective production support for all internal/external customers Show less
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Target Software (acquired by Cegedim in 2005)
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Allentown, PA
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Senior Director of Enterprise Solutions
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Jun 2003 - Nov 2009
Instrumental in the market share growth and success (100% customer retention) of pharmaceutical Sales Force Automation (SFA) / Customer Relationship Management (CRM) product suite that was company’s new strategic focus. Strict adherence to FDA Title 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. • Built/managed development team for backbone application and served as development lead • Created major release project plans / provided routine project status updates on cost and functionality • Served as project manager for complex product implementations, including largest US pilot (rollout for 2500 sales reps), utilizing my comprehensive product knowledge and client management skills • Solely developed / maintained tablet and notebook versions of offline mobile SFA application • Led requirements analysis/design efforts, including client engagements, for backbone product enhancements and integration layer with proprietary customer master solution • Collaborated with other development leads on design of suite-wide enhancements and release scope • Conducted end-user training sessions for new rollouts and ongoing internal training/review sessions • Participated regularly in the Sales Engineering / RFP process Show less
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Director of Strategic Solutions
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Jul 2002 - May 2003
Collaborated with executive management and sales team to drive Sales Force Automation (SFA) / Customer Relationship Management (CRM) product roadmap and ensure timely delivery of enhancements while company gained industry traction and continued to shift strategic focus.• Led engagements with high profile customers and prospects to gather critical requirements• Oversaw development of mobile and backbone product enhancements to ensure requirements met
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Senior Software Developer
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Jan 1997 - Jun 2002
Full lifecycle software development and support of technology solutions across various industries including Public Utilities, Specialty Retail, Subscription Management, Pharmaceuticals, and Contract Sales Organizations (CSO’s). Was instrumental part of organization changing strategic focus to pharmaceutical-specific Sales Force Automation (SFA) / Customer Relationship Management (CRM) product offering.• Led development of new backbone CRM application• Co-developed offline mobile SFA laptop product which became first commercial SFA product Show less
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Software Developer
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Aug 1994 - Dec 1996
• Built departmental systems for Compliance, Sales Training/Development, and Corporate Fleet Management as part of two year on-site contract assignment at Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories• Owned the ongoing maintenance of several existing custom-built client systems
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Education
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Penn State University
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Lehigh University
MBA -
Whitehall High School
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