Tom Ber
About Tom Ber
Tom Ber is the Senior Manager of IT QA CSV at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ, with extensive experience in software validation and compliance.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Tom Ber holds the position of Senior Manager, IT QA CSV at Bristol Myers Squibb. He is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance of computerized systems validation (CSV) projects in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Previous Roles and Experience
Tom Ber has held numerous positions in the IT QA CSV field throughout his career. He worked as a CSV Lead at Process Stream in Princeton, NJ for three months in 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at Accenture as a CSV/QA, Test Manager for five years, from 2015 to 2020. He also has extensive experience from his 14-year tenure at Merck, where he worked in various software verification and test roles related to CSV. Earlier in his career, he served as a Software Validation Engineer at Taratec Development Corporation in Bridgewater, NJ for two years.
Educational Background
Tom Ber has an impressive educational background, having earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lehigh University. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) from the University of Ottawa. This solid academic foundation has contributed significantly to his expertise in the IT QA CSV field.
Expertise in IT QA CSV
Tom Ber specializes in delivering IT QA CSV services with an emphasis on risk-based compliance and best practices in testing and documentation. He is proficient in the GAMP5 V-model, particularly within a DevOps services delivery context. His strong grasp of compliance includes GXP, 21 CFR Part 11, and ICH guidelines.
Skills and Tools Proficiency
Tom Ber is experienced in using various test process and documentation management tools like HP ALM, JIRA, VSTS, and Documentum systems such as SharePoint. He is also proficient in MS Project and MS Office. His strengths include cross-functional team interaction, progress reporting, and issue resolution.