• From Silicon Valley to Health Alley: A Tech Pro’s Healthcare Journey, with Rashmi Rao
    Mar 29 2024

    Enjoy this awesome discussion with Rashmi R. Rao and Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo, as they unravel their journeys through entrepreneurship, innovation, and STEM advocacy in the dynamic world of healthcare technology.

    Full of insights on leveraging technology to enhance lives, building impactful communities, and the vital role of diversity and leadership in shaping the future of healthcare and technology, they discuss:

    -The transformative power of female empowerment in STEM.
    -Crucial insights on integrating technology across diverse sectors.
    -Strategies for scaling startups and navigating venture capital.
    -The importance of community, health equity, and advocating for women's rights.
    -Leadership philosophies and the art of building industry partnerships.
    -The origin of the HLWF Alliance, and what they have in store for the future.

    This episode isn’t just a conversation; it’s a call to action for innovators, entrepreneurs, and advocates ready to make a mark.

    *Disclaimer: Podcast guest participated in the podcast as an individual subject matter expert and contributor. The views and opinions they share are not necessarily shared by their employer. Nor should any reference to specific products or services be interpreted as commercial endorsements by their current employer.

    This is a production of ProcellaRX

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    51 mins
  • Quality by Design in the AI Era: Innovating Quality in Life Sciences, with Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo
    Oct 31 2023

    This episode was recorded live from the KENX Medical Device Validation University in Anaheim, CA! This time around, Jason Secola interviews your usual host, Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo to give a conference recap, as well as field some questions submitted by our LinkedIn audience.

    Tune in as they dive into a variety of topics, not least of which is the world of AI and Software Quality in Medical Devices and the Life Sciences industry. Some key points discussed were the FDA's increasing approval of AI-powered devices, the importance of collaborative education, the criticality of developing a Quality by Design program, and the impact of diverse perspectives in the Life Sciences industry. 

    Discover the keys to innovation, efficient processes, and nuanced risk management in this insightful conversation with Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo and Jason Secola. 

    Share with a friend or colleague and subscribe wherever listen to podcasts!

    *Disclaimer: Podcast guest participated in the podcast as an individual subject matter expert and contributor. The views and opinions they share are not necessarily shared by their employer. Nor should any reference to specific products or services be interpreted as commercial endorsements by their current employer.

    This is a production of ProcellaRX

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    50 mins
  • From QA Tester to CEO, with Natalie Kaminski
    Sep 29 2023

    Welcome to another episode of Software Quality Today! On today’s show, Dori welcomes Natalie Kaminski.
     
    Amongst other things, they chat about Natalie’s path from QA Tester to CEO of a technology company, and how her background in QA shaped her approach to launching and running a software development company.

    With more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Natalie is a dynamic and resourceful web and mobile technology entrepreneur. She is the CEO and founder of JetRockets, a custom software, web and mobile application development company.
     
    She is also the co-founder of OneTribe, an HR management platform for hybrid and remote teams. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters.

    Follow Natalie on LinkedIn here and reach out to let her know you listened! 

    *Disclaimer: Podcast guest participated in the podcast as an individual subject matter expert and contributor. The views and opinions they share are not necessarily shared by their employer. Nor should any reference to specific products or services be interpreted as commercial endorsements by their current employer.

    This is a production of ProcellaRX

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    53 mins
  • Exploring OpenText GPAS in Life Sciences, with Richard Lightfoot
    Aug 25 2023

    Join us in welcoming Richard Lightfoot for his first appearance on the show! Rich leads the sales and business strategy development of OpenText Global Product Authentication Service, or GPAS, in the Americas and is responsible for channel partner and new market opportunities.

    Dori and Rich have a great discussion around the applicability and importance of GPAS within the life sciences industry. GPAS is based on unit level serialization of finished goods and helps brands protect their products and secure their supply chains through the delivery of innovative analytics and business intelligence - all while creating a new marketing channel in which to engage their customers.

    Connect with Richard on LinkedIn here and learn more about GPAS here.

    *Disclaimer: Podcast guest participated in the podcast as an individual subject matter expert and contributor. The views and opinions they share are not necessarily shared by their employer. Nor should any reference to specific products or services be interpreted as commercial endorsements by their current employer.

    This is a production of ProcellaRX

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    48 mins
  • Digitizing and Integrating the Validation Ecosystem, with Phil Jarvis
    Jun 30 2023

    We're excited to welcome Director of Integrated C&Q and Kneat Services at VEQTOR, Phil Jarvis! Phil is extremely active in the life sciences community and is a staunch advocate for modernization and improvement in our industry backed by a wealth of experience and insights.

    I have to apologize in advance for the audio. We had a bit of a technical issue when recording this live, but trust me, this conversation is well worth a listen as Dori and Phil dive deep on the importance of digitizing and integrating the entire validation ecosystem.

    Please follow Phil on LinkedIn here and don't forget to 

    *Disclaimer: Podcast guest participated in the podcast as an individual subject matter expert and contributor. The views and opinions they share are not necessarily shared by their employer. Nor should any reference to specific products or services be interpreted as commercial endorsements by their current employer.

    This is a production of ProcellaRX

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    29 mins
  • A Conference Wrap-up with Steve Thompson: KENX "Lean Validation - Implementing CSA and Modernizing 21 CFR Part 11"
    May 24 2023

    Join us as we welcome Steve Thompson in a special swap-cast episode that will be published here to Software Quality Today, as well as to the soon to be revamped and relaunched podcast from ValGenesis that Steve will be hosting.  Steve is a highly respected, extremely involved figure in the life sciences community and is currently the Sr. Product Marketing Manager at ValGenesis.

    In this episode, Dori and Steve sat down after several days of the KENX  “Lean Validation – Implementing CSA and Modernizing 21 CFR Part 11” conference to spend some time dissecting the event and some of the content presented. Some themes included where and how 21 CFR part 11 fits into the current landscape relative to its inception in 1997, the state of CSV at many organizations, as well as other relevant industry regulatory codes and guidances that come into play both from an FDA perspective, as well as global equivalents.

    What two better people to have a conversation to share insights and summarize a content rich event?

    Follow Steve on LinkedIn here and be sure to check out the ValGenesis podcast upon its triumphant return.

    In the meantime, please enjoy this episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share.

    *Disclaimer: Podcast guest participated in the podcast as an individual subject matter expert and contributor. The views and opinions they share are not necessarily shared by their employer. Nor should any reference to specific products or services be interpreted as commercial endorsements by their current employer.

    This is a production of ProcellaRX

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    51 mins
  • Bringing out the Best, with Jillian Mantua
    May 19 2023

    In this episode, we welcome VP of of IT Training, Growth & Development at United Wholesale Mortgage, Jillian Mantua.

    Jillian is passionate about developing and guiding teams through the uncharted territories that come with organizational transitions and rapid growth by leveraging best practices across all industries. She focuses on identifying what and how to do things differently than current day practices, how to bring out the best in employees, and true alignment with organizational values.

    Tune into hear Dori and Jillian discuss a variety of topics around the importance of fostering and developing growth within an organization to achieve operational efficiencies, and the recipe that United Wholesale Mortgage has developed to do just that.

    Follow Jillian on LinkedIn here and don't forget to rate, subscribe, and share this podcast with friends and colleagues!

    *Disclaimer: Podcast guest participated in the podcast as an individual subject matter expert and contributor. The views and opinions they share are not necessarily shared by their employer. Nor should any reference to specific products or services be interpreted as commercial endorsements by their current employer.

    This is a production of ProcellaRX

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    54 mins
  • Rethinking Validation, with Sree K
    Apr 28 2023

    Welcome back to another episode! Today, Dori sits down with Sree K, a life sciences industry professional with over 18 years experience that spans roles in testing, validation, IT, Business, and Quality. As an expert in test automation, Sree is a huge advocate for automation in validation and modernizing our approaches to software compliance.

    Sree is also very active on LinkedIn, providing his followers with unique and insightful life sciences related content, and illustrating what an exciting time it is to be a part of this industry.

    You can follow Sree on LinkedIn here, but in the meantime, put in your earbuds and enjoy another great episode of Software Quality Today!

    *Disclaimer: Podcast guest participated in the podcast as an individual subject matter expert and contributor. The views and opinions they share are not necessarily shared by their employer. Nor should any reference to specific products or services be interpreted as commercial endorsements by their current employer.

    This is a production of ProcellaRX

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    47 mins