Michael A. Brenes
About Michael A. Brenes
Michael A. Brenes is a Senior Controls Engineer with extensive experience in automation and validation processes within the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sectors. He has held various engineering roles at notable companies, including Partner Therapeutics, Gilead Sciences, and Genentech, and possesses strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance.
Current Role at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Michael A. Brenes serves as a Senior Controls Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, a position he has held since 2022 in San Ramon, California. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in automation and validation processes to enhance project outcomes. His responsibilities include overseeing control systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Automation Engineering
Before joining Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Michael held several significant positions in automation engineering. He worked as a Senior Automation Engineer at Partner Therapeutics for 10 months in 2021-2022. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Project Manager at Gilead Sciences from 2019 to 2021, and as a Validation Engineer for Lab Information Systems at the same company from 2016 to 2017.
Background in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industries
Michael has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sectors. His career includes roles such as Senior Control Systems Engineer at Genentech and various positions at LifeScan, where he focused on automation and validation processes. His work has involved managing project scope, risks, and resources to ensure timely project delivery.
Education and Technical Certifications
Michael A. Brenes has a solid educational background in electronics and engineering. He studied Aviation Electronics at the Aviation Electronic Warfare School and achieved a Technical Certificate in 1980. Additionally, he completed training in Radar Electronics and Robotic Programming, earning multiple technical certificates throughout his career.
Expertise in Regulatory Compliance
Michael possesses a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, specifically 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 regulations. This knowledge is critical for ensuring compliance in the pharmaceutical industry. His expertise also includes a comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, which is essential for managing software-related projects.