Hector Carrasco
@hectorcarrasco
I build and lead reliable industrial automation, robotics, and validated infrastructure systems with zero production impact.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Haleon Consumer Healthcare, I lead automation support, capital projects, deviations, and Computer System Validation for 15 manufacturing suites. I also led a zero-downtime migration of 70 virtual machines while manufacturing validation continued.
Previously at GSK Consumer Healthcare, I delivered plant-wide BMS replacements, AVEVA PI Data Historian migrations, SCADA upgrades, and robotics deployments with no production impact or historical data loss. I integrated historian data with Enterprise Asset Management Systems to support usage-based preventive maintenance.
My background at Pfizer combines hands-on PLC, VFD, HMI, vision-system, MES, server-validation, and industrial-network support. I’ve qualified VMware and Electronic Batch Record systems, implemented disaster recovery, and restored production systems in 24/7 manufacturing environments.
I bring pharmaceutical-grade CSV discipline, practical technical curiosity, and a leadership style built on accountability. I enjoy solving difficult full-stack automation problems while keeping safety, quality, data integrity, and uptime front and center.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager/TL Automation
Haleon
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of automation systems, leading a team of automation specialists and technicians for daily support, capital projects, deviations, and Computer System Validation. Managed automation for 15 manufacturing suites and executed a zero-downtime migration of virtualization infrastructure.
Principal Automation Engineer
GSK Consumer Healthcare
Jan 2019 - Dec 2024 (5 years 11 months)
Led engineering and validation strategy for a plant-wide control system replacement, delivering full CSV documentation and transitioning with zero production impact. Designed and executed AVEVA PI Data Historian upgrades and migrations, integrated with EAMS, and resolved data integrity CAPAs.
Automation Technician
Pfizer
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Provided hands-on support for industrial control systems across production and packaging lines, including PLC programming, VFD configuration, HMI troubleshooting, and vision system maintenance. Diagnosed and resolved control system failures, performed preventive maintenance, and supported capital projects.
IT Specialist
Pfizer
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 11 months)
Provided MES support, server validation, and Computer System Validation (CSV). Owned day-to-day support for MES platforms, executed CSV across server, VM, and application layers, and implemented VMware ESXi hosts and Acronis backup/disaster recovery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Ana G. Méndez (Turabo)
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
2014 - 2018
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, focusing on automation and control systems.
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor's Degree, Physics
2009 - 2014
Studied Physics with a focus on electronics, building a strong foundation in applied science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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