Ricardo Gonzalez Amaya
About Ricardo Gonzalez Amaya
Ricardo Gonzalez Amaya is the Director of IT Business Partner - Validated Systems at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, where he has worked since 2020. He has over 20 years of experience in software engineering and quality assurance across telecommunications and life sciences industries.
Work at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Currently, Ricardo Gonzalez Amaya serves as the Director, IT Business Partner - Validated Systems at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's operations in Waltham, Massachusetts. In this role, he focuses on managing IT systems that comply with regulatory standards, leveraging his extensive background in quality assurance and validated systems.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Gonzalez Amaya earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of New Orleans, completing his studies from 2008 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, which he obtained from 1994 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering, quality assurance, and compliance within regulated industries.
Background in Telecommunications and Life Sciences
Ricardo has a professional background that spans over 20 years in both telecommunications and life sciences industries. He began his career as a Programmer at Banco Popular de Puerto Rico in 1999 and has since held various positions, including Software Engineer at Telcordia Technologies and Senior Software Quality Engineer at Boston Scientific. His diverse experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in software quality assurance and validation.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Ricardo Gonzalez Amaya has held multiple roles focused on software quality assurance and validation. He worked as a Senior Manager in Quality Assurance at HeartWare Inc and later as a Principal Software QA Engineer. His roles at TESARO, Inc. included Senior Manager of QA Software Validation and Associate Director of IT QA, demonstrating his advancement within the field of software quality in regulated environments.
Experience in Validated Systems
Ricardo possesses significant expertise in validated systems, which is essential for compliance in regulated industries. His roles at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals and previous positions involved managing IT systems that adhere to strict regulatory requirements. This experience underscores his capability in ensuring quality and compliance in software engineering and development.