Vaughn Burch
About Vaughn Burch
Vaughn Burch is a Senior Information Technology Project Manager at Kite Pharma, where he has managed the implementation of IT infrastructure for a biotech pharmaceutical facility with a budget of $15 million since 2019.
Work at Kite Pharma
Vaughn Burch has held the position of Senior Information Technology Project Manager at Kite Pharma since 2019. In this role, he has been responsible for managing the implementation of IT infrastructure for a biotech pharmaceutical facility. This project had a budget of $15 million and involved collaboration with general contractors, subcontractors, and third-party resources to ensure successful completion.
Previous Experience in IT Project Management
Before joining Kite Pharma, Vaughn Burch worked at several organizations in project management roles. He served as a Program Manager Consultant at Insight Professionals Inc. from 2016 to 2017. Following that, he was a Senior Technical Project Manager at Lumen Solutions Inc. from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Project Management Consultant at Randstad Technologies US for six months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Vaughn Burch studied at Capella University, where he focused on IT Management and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. His educational background supports his expertise in managing complex IT projects, particularly in regulated environments such as biotech and pharmaceuticals.
IT Infrastructure and Automation Integration
In his professional capacity, Vaughn Burch has been responsible for integrating automation applications, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Building Management Systems (BMS), and Energy Management Systems (EMS) within Good Manufacturing Practice (GxP) cleanroom environments. This experience highlights his technical proficiency in ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in sensitive settings.