Kenneth Faria
About Kenneth Faria
Kenneth Faria is the Associate Director of Business Continuity Management & Exercise Readiness at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, with over fourteen years of military experience and a background in chemical engineering and business management.
Associate Director, Business Continuity Management & Exercise Readiness
Kenneth Faria holds the title of Associate Director, Business Continuity Management & Exercise Readiness at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the company's business operations can continue during emergencies through detailed planning and readiness exercises.
Professional Background in Pharmaceutical Engineering
Kenneth Faria has extensive experience in pharmaceutical engineering. He previously worked at Bristol Myers Squibb in various roles, including Supply Project Execution Lead / Process Engineer for Drug Substance Operations, Process Engineer for Commercial and R&D Drug Substance & Drug Product Technology, and interned in Manufacturing Science & Technology/Quality/Veteran's Community Network. His tenure at BMS reflects a focus on process optimization and project execution within drug substance and product technologies.
STEM Veterans USA and Rutgers University Involvement
Kenneth Faria co-founded and served on the Board of Directors for STEM Veterans USA. He also founded and led the Rutgers University student organization chapter as President. His involvement extended to working with veterans' initiatives at Rutgers University, where he also supervised the Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services, and supported Veterans Resource Groups. Notably, Rutgers was ranked second in the nation for servicemembers during his tenure.
Education Credentials
Kenneth Faria earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University, which he completed in five years from 2014 to 2019. He further advanced his education at Rutgers Business School, obtaining a Mini-MBA in Business Management for Military and Veterans in 2015, and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration slated for completion in 2024. He also has a degree in Communications Technology/Technician from the Community College of the Air Force.
Military Service and Professional Experience
Kenneth Faria's military service spans over fourteen years in the U.S. Military. He is currently serving as an Air Force Officer in the Air National Guard, focusing on domestic emergency response and global precision operations. Previously, he worked as an Analyst in the United States Air Force at Travis AFB, California. His military roles have equipped him with robust analytical skills and a deep understanding of emergency management.