Boluwatife Otuyelu
Los Angeles
Summary
Quality Assurance professional with strong background in ensuring product integrity and compliance. Skilled in identifying system inefficiencies, implementing effective quality control measures, and enhancing operational processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project demands while consistently achieving high-quality results. Equipped with analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement. Demonstrated skills in meticulous testing methodologies and effective problem-solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
PlanetEarth
01.2024 - Current
- Serve as lead QA Specialist ensuring compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, and customer specifications.
- Develop and implement SOPs for laboratory operations, equipment calibration, and validation.
- Conduct laboratory tests (e.g., Gas Chromatography, spectroscopy) and lead safety/quality inspections.
- Executed commissioning and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
- Utilize MES and LIMS systems to track production data and improve workflow efficiency.
- Applied ERP systems to track quality data, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with ISO and FDA standards.
- Lead root cause investigations and CAPA implementation, improving product quality and reducing deviations.
- Achieved 15% reduction in testing turnaround time through process optimization and staff training.
Quality Assurance/Business Analyst Co-op
Emax Laboratories
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed QA testing for soil and water samples, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Authored SOPs, internal audit reports, and quality documentation to align with ISO 9001 and FDA standards.
- Collaborated on environmental stability studies, ensuring proper sample handling, storage conditions, and reporting.
- Utilized LIMS for data management, sample tracking, and audit readiness, improving accuracy and efficiency in QA workflows.
- Applied statistical analysis and data visualization to identify trends and support decision-making.
- Supported validation and change control activities related to laboratory methods and processes.
Product Development Intern
Oja Wellness Foods
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported lab-based R&D for new formulations, conducting bench testing and process trials.
- Assisted with documentation and quality control checks during product scale-up.
Education
Master of Engineering (MEng Hons) - Chemical Engineering
Newcastle University
United Kingdom12.2022
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Hons) - Chemical Engineering
Newcastle University
United Kingdom06.2021
Skills
- Process Engineering: Process Simulation and Modelling, Reaction Engineering, Statistical Control
- Project Management: Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Agile Methodologies, JIRA, Asana, RFIs & Submittals
- Sustainability: ESG reporting, Sustainable Product Development, Environmental Impact Analysis
- Process Improvement: Lean Methodology, FMEA, Kaizen, Process Optimization, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement
- Quality & Stability Programs: GMP, GLP, FDA, ISO 9001, Stability Study Design, Sample Integrity, CAPA, Change Control, Traceability, New Product Development
- Laboratory & Validation: Chromatography (GC), PCR, Spectroscopy, Method Transfer, Equipment Qualification, Troubleshooting, CQV (Commissioning, Qualification & Validation)
- Systems & Tools: LIMS, MES, Veeva, TrackWise, Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau, Power BI, ERP Systems, CRM Systems, SaaS
- Software: MATLAB, Aspen HYSYS, AutoCAD, Programming (Python, SQL)
- Quality management systems
Certification
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) - In Progress
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – In Progress
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
PlanetEarth
01.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance/Business Analyst Co-op
Emax Laboratories
01.2023 - 08.2024
Product Development Intern
Oja Wellness Foods
01.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Hons) - Chemical Engineering
Newcastle University
Master of Engineering (MEng Hons) - Chemical Engineering
Newcastle University