Brandon Kerr
About Brandon Kerr
Brandon Kerr is a Process Engineer II specializing in process monitoring at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in data integrity and analysis, having held various roles at Doctor Evidence, LLC, and other organizations.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Brandon Kerr currently serves as a Process Engineer II in Process Monitoring at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages projects focused on data infrastructure enhancements and the re-evaluation of manufacturing parameter action limits. His responsibilities include conducting univariate and multivariate analyses of manufacturing data to support evidence-based decision-making and continuous process improvement. He also designs and maintains dashboards for monitoring internal operations, utilizing SQL queries, R scripts, and Excel pivot tables.
Previous Experience at Doctor Evidence, LLC
Brandon Kerr has extensive experience at Doctor Evidence, LLC, where he held multiple roles from 2016 to 2019. He started as a Data Integrity Auditor and progressed to Data Integrity Department Lead and Production & Technology Development Lead. His responsibilities included leading data integrity initiatives and overseeing production and technology development projects. He also served as a Clinical Trials Analyst and Data Integrity Team Lead during his tenure, contributing to quality control and data integrity efforts.
Educational Background
Brandon Kerr studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Mathematics from 2010 to 2012. He also completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics at the same institution from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he attended the California Academy of Mathematics and Science, which provided a strong foundation for his analytical skills and technical expertise.
Experience in Data Analysis and Software Development
Brandon Kerr has a background in research and data analysis, having worked as a Research and Data Analyst at Honeybee Health in 2020. He also served as a Scientific Software Developer at De Novo Software from 2013 to 2014. His work involved writing and executing SQL queries to extract and join data from multiple sources, fulfilling ad hoc analysis requests, and conducting analyses to enhance data integrity and quality control.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
Brandon Kerr has experience in teaching and mentorship, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at UC Santa Barbara from 2010 to 2012. He also served as a Center Director and Instructor at Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center in 2015, where he was responsible for overseeing educational programs and providing instruction in mathematics. His roles in education demonstrate his commitment to fostering learning and development.