Dariusz Kordas
About Dariusz Kordas
Digital Plant Automation Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Dariusz Kordas currently serves as the Digital Plant Automation Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb, located in the Syracuse, New York area. With over 17 years of tenure, starting in October 2006, he is integral to ensuring that manufacturing equipment meets proper sanitization and sterilization levels through SIP and CIP validation studies. Dariusz is tasked with installation and operational qualifications, ensuring compliance with necessary specifications, standards, codes, and regulations. He also oversees performance qualification activities to validate proper operation under challenging conditions and executes temperature distribution validation for consistent monitoring.
Previous Roles at Galson Laboratories and International Paper
Before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Dariusz Kordas held significant roles at Galson Laboratories and International Paper. From 2003 to 2006, he was the Gas Chromatography Supervisor/Senior Chemist at Galson Laboratories. Prior to that, he worked at International Paper as a Process Engineer/Process Manager from 1998 to 2003. His roles at these companies enriched his expertise in process management and chemical analysis, laying a strong foundation for his future responsibilities in digital plant automation.
Education in Bioprocessing and Engineering
Dariusz Kordas pursued advanced studies in Bioprocessing and Engineering. He earned his Master of Professional Studies (MPS) from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry between 2007 and 2009. This education provided him with a comprehensive understanding of bioprocessing technologies and engineering principles, which he applies in his current role to ensure effective and compliant operation of manufacturing equipment.
Background in Biochemistry and Paper Science
Dariusz Kordas's academic background is rooted in biochemistry and paper science. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Canisius College, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. He further specialized by studying Paper Science and Engineering at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, completing this program from 1996 to 1998. This diverse educational foundation has equipped him with the analytical and technical skills necessary for his roles in automation and process management.
Professional Experience and Technical Skills
Dariusz Kordas has developed a broad range of professional skills through his extensive career. His responsibilities include conducting SIP and CIP validation studies that guarantee sterilization of manufacturing equipment. He ensures compliance through installation and operational qualifications, and he performs performance qualifications to verify equipment functionality under extreme conditions. Additionally, he executes temperature distribution validations to monitor for temperature excursions, helping maintain stringent quality control in his role as a Digital Plant Automation Manager.