H. Dan Shampain
About H. Dan Shampain
H. Dan Shampain is a Senior Automation Process Engineer at Kite Pharma, specializing in automating cell therapy processes for cancer treatment. He has a background in computer science and has held various technical roles in companies such as PCR Systems, Stefanini, and PepsiCo.
Work at Kite Pharma
H. Dan Shampain has been employed at Kite Pharma since 2021, serving as a Senior Automation Process Engineer. In this role, he focuses on automating cell therapy processes aimed at cancer treatment. His work involves utilizing various manufacturing instruments, including cell counters, Sefias, and Finias, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these processes. His position is based in Frederick County, Maryland.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, H. Dan Shampain held several positions in the technology and support sectors. He worked at PCR Systems as a Computer Technician for four months in 2014 in Germantown, Maryland. He then served as a Technical Support Analyst at PepsiCo from 2016 to 2019, where he gained three years of experience. Following this, he worked at Stefanini as a Desktop Support Specialist from 2020 to 2021 in Frederick, Maryland.
Education and Expertise
H. Dan Shampain studied Computer Science at the University of Maryland University College. His educational background supports his expertise in automation processes, particularly in the context of cell therapy. He possesses proficiency in applications such as NucleoView, BPAS, Chronicle, and CPA, which are integral to his work in automation.
Technical Skills and Applications
In his role as a Senior Automation Process Engineer, H. Dan Shampain works extensively with the batch record application PAS-X for system integration. His expertise in this area, along with his knowledge of various automation applications, enables him to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency in the manufacturing of cell therapies.