Peter Alvarez
About Peter Alvarez
Peter Alvarez serves as the Senior Director of Identification and Data Strategy at GS1 Healthcare, where he has worked since 2004. He has a strong background in data strategy and product classification, having previously held positions at companies such as Spinnaker Coating, GS1 US, IIMAK, and Avery Dennison.
Work at GS1
Peter Alvarez has been serving as the Senior Director of Identification and Data Strategy at GS1 Healthcare since 2004. In this role, he focuses on enhancing data quality and facilitating market entry through the development of global Master Data Services and Brand Owner Certification programs. He has led initiatives to expand the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) within the healthcare sector, working closely with global manufacturers to meet both commercial and regulatory requirements. His efforts have included creating a strategy to connect all Global Location Number (GLN) registries, improving access to associated master data.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at GS1, Peter Alvarez held various positions in different organizations. He worked at GS1 US as the Senior Director of Products, Services, and Education from 1999 to 2004. Prior to that, he was a Business Manager for Industrial Products at Spinnaker Coating, LLC for one year in 1998-1999. He also served as a Sales Executive at IIMAK for one year in 1995-1996 and worked as a Market Manager at Avery Dennison for 12 years from 1983 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
Peter Alvarez possesses extensive expertise in data strategy and product classification within the healthcare sector. He has authored a white paper addressing the complexities of product classification in healthcare, emphasizing the need for standardized classification systems. His work has significantly contributed to the understanding of customer information needs among manufacturers, particularly through the development of GDSN master data use cases.
Achievements in Data Standards
Throughout his career, Peter Alvarez has made significant contributions to the implementation of data standards across various industries. He spearheaded the use of GDSN certified data pools as a reliable source for the U.S. FDA’s Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID). Additionally, he developed and expanded the GDSN User Group, which aims to promote broader adoption of data standards globally.