Ellis Rowan
@ellisrowan
Implementation & Solutions Consultant building enterprise SaaS and AI automation systems that drive adoption and go-lives.
What I'm looking for
I’m an implementation and solutions professional with 15+ years building, configuring, and driving adoption of systems across regulated, highly governed environments. I specialize in turning source requirements into working systems—discovery, configuration, go-live, training, and post-launch support—and I’m comfortable as the technical bridge between business stakeholders and the platforms they rely on.
In 2024, I founded BlackRoot AI Automations, where I own end-to-end engagements from scoping and building through deployment, training, and post-launch support. I designed and shipped ARIA, a 24/7 AI intake agent that qualifies inbound leads, captures intake, and books appointments, and I’ve built production automation suites in GoHighLevel with two-way SMS, email sequences, AI voice agents, and CRM workflows. I also integrate third-party APIs (Claude, OpenAI, Twilio, ElevenLabs, and calendar systems) into workflows handling live customer traffic.
Before that, I supported enterprise SaaS operations at Syneos Health by operating Veeva Vault as the system of record, administering Firecrest for training-compliance, and rebuilding a master compliance tracker with validated multi-tab Excel reporting used for cross-site accuracy. Earlier, at Eli Lilly and Company, I led adoption and compliance for Veeva Vault Study Start-Up, eTMF, and Shared Investigator Platform—enabling a 400+ person global organization through training and consults. My foundation includes Clinical Database Designer work configuring EDC platforms (Medidata Rave and InForm) with edit checks and validation logic, plus leading specimen management teams with strict SOP adherence under GCP and FDA compliance.
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Founder & Lead Builder
BlackRoot AI Automations
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Founded and led an AI automation studio, delivering client workflows end-to-end from discovery and scoping through build, deployment, training, and post-launch support. Designed and shipped ARIA, a 24/7 AI intake assistant that qualifies inbound leads, captures intake, and books appointments, and integrated third-party APIs for production delivery.
Operate Veeva Vault as the system of record across two studies, managing document filing and reconciling site repositories to maintain lifecycle data integrity. Administer Firecrest for study staff, rebuilt the master compliance tracker using validated formulas across nine reporting tabs, and lead end-to-end issue-resolution and amendment change management while accelerating work with AI tools.
Drove adoption and compliance for enterprise SaaS platforms (Veeva Vault SSU, eTMF, and Shared Investigator Platform) through training, change management, and end-user enablement. Enabled a 400+ person global organization, built scalable process integration and workflow automation projects, and supported audits and inspections through documentation, mock audits, and SME guidance on ICH and country
Built and configured clinical trial EDC databases by translating study protocols and SOWs into study design components, edit specifications, and platform configurations. Programmed edit checks and validation logic, configured Medidata Rave/InForm settings and access controls, and consistently met a 98% database-build accuracy standard under GCP/FDA compliance while delivering builds on compressed
Led a team of 12–15 operators responsible for receipt, processing, and storage of irreplaceable global clinical specimens. Owned performance management, training, and SOP adherence, and developed global policies and procedures to ensure compliance across shifts.
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