Jose Rivera, Pe
About Jose Rivera, Pe
Jose Rivera is a Software Engineering Manager at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in automation and control systems in Puerto Rico.
Company
Jose Rivera is currently employed at Boston Scientific in Dorado, Puerto Rico. He has been working there since 2020, assuming the role of Software Engineering Manager - OT/IT. Boston Scientific is a renowned name in the medical devices industry, and Jose plays a crucial role in overseeing the company's software engineering initiatives specifically in the OT (Operational Technology) and IT (Information Technology) sectors.
Title
Jose Rivera holds the title of Software Engineering Manager - OT/IT at Boston Scientific. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing the software business continuity strategy for the site. His primary focus is on ensuring operational resilience, overseeing the development and execution of software test plans, and analyzing test reports to maintain high quality standards.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Jose Rivera held several key roles in different organizations. From 2018 to 2020, he worked as Engineering Director at AG-Group in Puerto Rico. Before that, he had a significant tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb as Principal Automation Engineer from 2016 to 2018, Sr Supervisor Process Automation for 9 months in 2016, and Sr. Process Automation Specialist from 2012 to 2016. Notably, he also worked at Hewlett-Packard as IT Engineer IV - Global Systems from 2010 to 2012 and at AG Group Inc as Control Systems Engineer II from 2005 to 2010. His earlier career included a role at Pfizer as Validation Engineer II from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Jose Rivera earned his Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, completing his studies from 2008 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), which he attained from the same institution, studying from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation in industrial control systems design and development, and he has specialized expertise in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA applications programming, and configuration.
Key Responsibilities
In his current role at Boston Scientific, Jose Rivera is responsible for directing activities related to manufacturing execution systems and data analytics for business intelligence. He develops strategies to ensure that software business continuity is maintained, guaranteeing operational resilience. Additionally, he oversees the execution of software test plans, and carries out in-depth analysis of test reports to maintain high-quality standards.