Sergio Bustamante
About Sergio Bustamante
Sergio Bustamante serves as the Director of Validation Engineering at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in validation engineering, particularly in aseptic processing and project management.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Sergio Bustamante has been with Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2014, initially serving as a Senior Validation Engineer Consultant. In 2021, he advanced to the role of Director, Validation Engineering, where he has worked for three years. He also held the position of Manager, Validation Engineering for ten years. His tenure at the company is marked by a focus on validation engineering in Irvine, California.
Education and Expertise
Sergio Bustamante studied Pharmaceutical Engineering at California State University-Fullerton, where he earned a certification from 2006 to 2007. He also studied Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, he has been studying Quality Engineering at the American Society for Quality since 2015, achieving the Certified Quality Engineer designation.
Background in Validation Engineering
Sergio Bustamante has extensive experience in validation engineering, having worked at B. Braun Medical as a Senior Validation Engineer for twelve years, from 2002 to 2014. His expertise includes aseptic and terminal sterilization processes, as well as the commissioning and validation life cycle in finished product manufacturing.
Project Management Skills
Sergio Bustamante possesses a strong background in project management within the validation engineering field. His skills include managing cleanroom and critical utility systems, as well as involvement in remediation, non-conformances, CAPA, and audit processes.