Deirdre Matthews
About Deirdre Matthews
Deirdre Matthews is a Business Systems Analyst at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in computer system validation and specialized skills in AS/400 systems and database design.
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Deirdre Matthews serves as a Business Systems Analyst at Boston Scientific, a role she has held since 2014. In this capacity, she is based in Galway, County Galway, Ireland.
Previous Roles
Deirdre Matthews has an extensive career history. She worked at Chanelle Group as a Senior Validation Engineer from 2012 to 2014 in Galway. Before that, she was an Independent CSV Contractor at Computer Systems Validation Solutions Ltd. from 2008 to 2014. Deirdre owned Matthews Consulting from 2005 to 2008 and from 2001 to 2003, respectively. Additionally, she held the position of Validation Engineer (Computerised Systems) at Abbott Vascular Devices from 2003 to 2004 and was a Consulting Manager at LabSys Ltd. from 1991 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Deirdre Matthews possesses a solid academic background. She completed her MSc in Software Engineering and Database Technologies from the National University of Ireland, Galway, from 2018 to 2020. She earned a Higher Certificate in Business in Enterprise Development from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology between 2006 and 2008. Earlier, she achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry and Maths from Dublin Institute of Technology, from 1985 to 1989.
Key Achievements
At Boston Scientific, Deirdre Matthews led the implementation and validation of the Infinity IQS SPC System, achieving an annual cost saving of $25,000 by eliminating paper-based shop floor paperwork. She also serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Camstar Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and InfinityQS SPC (IQS) within the Polymer Core Technology Production Unit.
Specialized Skills
Deirdre Matthews has extensive experience in streamlining computer system validation processes, enabling regulated industries to achieve compliance with GxP regulations. She possesses specialized skills in AS/400 systems, database design, and development, particularly in the life sciences sector.