
Software Quality Today (Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo)
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01 Jul 2022 | A Critical Look at Computer Software Assurance (CSA): Is it Really a Thing? | 01:12:17 | |
A risk-based approach to Computerized System Validation has been around for over 20 years, so what's the hype about CSA? Join us in this episode as we are joined by our amazing guest, Dr. Bob McDowall, to explore this question. Bob is the writer of the Questions of Quality (LC-GC Europe) and Focus on Quality (Spectroscopy) columns. One such column in September 2021 was entitled Does CSA Mean Complete Stupidity Assured? It is available online at: *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. | |||
12 Aug 2022 | Building Effective Project Management Teams, with Steve Curry | 00:53:52 | |
Project management always has and always will be a crucial function in any organization. In life sciences, that function is changing. Project Managers need to adapt to ensure their teams continue to deliver successful projects in the face of a shifting technology and methodology landscape, while still ensuring compliance. Join us this episode for a fantastic interview with Project Manager extraordinaire, and Founder and CEO of MustardSeed, Steve Curry! *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. | |||
02 Sep 2022 | Case for Quality, with Cisco Vicenty | 00:24:38 | |
Recorded at the KENX GMP University in San Diego, Dori welcomes special guest and FDA Case For Quality Program Manager, Cisco Vicenty. They sit down together to to recap some important takeaways from the conference, as well as to discuss what is being done to enhance collaboration between the industry and regulators to help drive a shift in mindset and advance innovation in life sciences. *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. | |||
11 Dec 2022 | KENX CSV and CSA University Wrap-Up, with James Northup | 00:23:52 | |
As we wrap up a very successful week at the highly attended KENX Computer Systems Validation and Software Assurance University conference in Philadelphia, PA, we are joined by James Northup from Tricentis. Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo sat down to discuss some key takeaways from the event for those unable to attend in person and recap some of the highlights from presentations promoting change in our industry, spanning CSV, gender equality and more. *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. | |||
20 Jan 2023 | Unlocking the power of S.O.U.P with Jackie Davidson | 00:57:15 | |
Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo Co-Founder & CEO of ProcellaRX welcomes Jacqueline Davidson, Owner of Davidson QA Consulting and Head of Regulatory Intelligence and Innovation at Sware, Inc to Software Quality Today. Download now to listen to Jackie’s perspective on S.O.U.P, (Software of Unknown Providence) what is it and how can you leverage it within your organization. *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. | |||
24 Mar 2023 | The Effectiveness of Quality Training, with Danielle Duran | 00:48:07 | |
This episode we are excited to welcome to the podcast Danielle Duran, Director of GxP Compliance and Training at Aimmune Therapeutics! As fellow advocates for education and continuous enablement in life sciences, Dori and Danielle share their insights on the current state of learning in our industry, and where we can do better to support more effective outcomes in IT and Quality organizations. *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. | |||
31 Mar 2023 | A Journey of Progress, Preservation, and Innovation, with Dr. Sue Black | 00:47:31 | |
In this fantastic episode, Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo and Professor Sue Black OBE get into a highly engaging discussion around Sue's personal journey in tech and beyond, the programs she's established to support women in tech, and her role in preserving Bletchley Park. *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. | |||
28 Apr 2023 | Rethinking Validation, with Sree K | 00:46:59 | |
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. *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. | |||
19 May 2023 | Bringing out the Best, with Jillian Mantua | 00:53:59 | |
In this episode, we welcome VP of of IT Training, Growth & Development at United Wholesale Mortgage, Jillian Mantua. *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. | |||
24 May 2023 | A Conference Wrap-up with Steve Thompson: KENX "Lean Validation - Implementing CSA and Modernizing 21 CFR Part 11" | 00:51:07 | |
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. *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. | |||
30 Jun 2023 | Digitizing and Integrating the Validation Ecosystem, with Phil Jarvis | 00:28:34 | |
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. *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. | |||
25 Aug 2023 | Exploring OpenText GPAS in Life Sciences, with Richard Lightfoot | 00:48:17 | |
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. *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. | |||
29 Sep 2023 | From QA Tester to CEO, with Natalie Kaminski | 00:52:51 | |
Welcome to another episode of Software Quality Today! On today’s show, Dori welcomes Natalie Kaminski. *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. | |||
31 Oct 2023 | Quality by Design in the AI Era: Innovating Quality in Life Sciences, with Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo | 00:49:42 | |
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. *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. | |||
29 Mar 2024 | From Silicon Valley to Health Alley: A Tech Pro’s Healthcare Journey, with Rashmi Rao | 00:51:29 | |
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. *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. | |||
05 Feb 2021 | Moving the Needle: CSV and SDLC Modernization in Life Sciences | 01:54:42 | |
It’s never been more apparent that change is happening all around us. How we and our organizations choose to act and adapt to those changes will set us apart from those around us. Join us for an exploratory conversation as we dive into this theme with thought leaders in IT and QA at some of the top Life Sciences organizations in the industry.
*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. | |||
20 Apr 2021 | Our CEO Makes the Show: Jason Tepfenhardt | 00:42:20 | |
In today’s episode, Dori interviews longtime friend, colleague, and Tx3 Co-Founder/CEO, Jason Tepfenhardt. From his start back in the labs all the way through forming Tx3, they’ll discuss everything in between. We were even graced by a brief, but special guest appearance by Jason’s dog, Newman. Did Newman have any valuable insights on the state of the industry to share? Well, probably not, but tune in to the episode to find out for yourself! *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. | |||
25 May 2021 | Navigate Testing Software as a Medical Device: Ed Hein | 00:43:50 | |
In this episode, Dori interviews Ed Hein, Manager of Digital Validation and Verification at Lifescan. With years of experience in the medical device field, Ed shares his thoughts on the challenges and best practices for testing software as a medical device, as well as some insights on the current state and future of the industry. *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. | |||
29 Jun 2021 | Get to Know the Host: Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo | 00:49:11 | |
Before we get too deep into the run of this show, we thought it would be good to do an episode where you fine folks at home can get to know the host of Software Quality Today, Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo. *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. | |||
27 Jul 2021 | "A New Better" in Biotech with Mike Fannon | 01:01:29 | |
In this episode, Dori is joined by longtime friend and colleague, Mike Fannon, the CEO of BioIT Solutions. With Mike's extensive career in the Biotech space, ranging from manufacturing through SQA, they discuss the evolution of the Biotech industry, the trends of today, the impacts of COVID, and how Mike and the BioIT Solutions team are enabling "a new better" for the Biotech world. Jump in and give it a listen! *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. | |||
06 Sep 2021 | Building it Up, with Tx3 Co-Founder, Eric Toburen | 00:33:40 | |
Eric Toburen, Co-Founder of Tx3 Services, joins Dori in this episode to discuss what it took to build Tx3, the mentality that we bring to our clients, and the excitement of being considered a leading provider in the Life Sciences industry. That's not all, though! Give it a listen to hear the full conversation. *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. | |||
29 Oct 2021 | A Culture of Change in IT and Beyond, with Lydia Castillas | 00:55:00 | |
Join Dori as she interviews Lydia Castiallas, the Southeast Sales Leader for Enterprise Accounts at Micro Focus - but fear not, dear listeners! This is not a sales conversation or a sales pitch. Lydia brings a wealth of experience to the table and some valuable insights on the current state of IT, as well as important considerations for staying ahead in an ever-changing landscape. *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. | |||
07 Nov 2021 | A Wrap-Up from the ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo, with Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo and Jason Secola | 00:21:52 | |
In this quick episode following our attendance at the ISPE Annual Meeting and Expo, I sat down with our host, Dori Gonzalez-Acevedo, to do a bit of a post-conference wrap-up episode. We discuss some of the highlights of the conference relating to software quality, common themes we heard, issues that our industry needs to address, and the overall takeaways from the event. *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. | |||
16 Dec 2021 | Breaking Down SAP Testing and More, with Micro Focus Expert, Don Jackson | 01:13:21 | |
Dori is able to grab some time with Micro Focus SAP expert, Don Jackson. From automating SAP, to process management, to streamlining maintenance of components and assets, Don has a variety of insights he shares based on his years of experience. In addition, he is able to share some extremely valuable tools that Micro Focus brings to the world of SAP testing/maintenance which help their clients in the realm of SAP and beyond. *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. | |||
11 Jan 2022 | Strategic and Risk-Based Testing, with Ajay Pandey | 00:49:06 | |
Dori welcomes long-time colleague and Sr. Manager of TCoE at Biogen, Ajay Pandey to the podcast. With extensive knowledge of application testing and software quality in Life Sciences, Ajay shares his insights on setting up a strategic Testing Center of Excellence framework, as well as the importance of incorporating risk-based testing. *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. | |||
09 Dec 2021 | CSA and CSV from a Beach in SD, with Sagax Team CEO, Rohit Tyagi | 00:34:18 | |
Join us from a beach in San Diego, California, at the KENX Computer Systems Validation and Software Assurance conference. In this episode, Dori is joined by industry colleague and subject matter expert, Rohit Tyagi, President and CEO of Sagax Team. *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. | |||
13 Dec 2021 | Raising the Software Quality Bar at the Coffee Bar, with Ken Shitamoto | 00:22:51 | |
In this episode, Dori sits down with fellow CSV and CSA guru Ken Shitamoto for some outdoor, morning coffee on the final day of the KENX Computer Systems Validation and Software assurance conference. *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. | |||
04 Feb 2022 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Life Sciences, with Eric Staib | 00:42:25 | |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are being used to great results in a variety of ways across numerous industries, but what does it mean for the Life Sciences industry? How can Life Sciences teams that want to stay on the cutting edge begin to practically incorporate AI/ML to drive better, more efficient results across their organizations? *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. |