Biography

I am senior professional who has worked across several STEM sectors, working with some of the bigger names in Biotech as a scientist before moving into government and finally information technology roles. I also consult on projects in an advisory capacity, on occassion.

As an equality advocate I support disadvantaged groups with innovative solutions to age old problems, and support not for profits achieve their goals on a budget.

Career Highlights 
My career has brought many opportunities to challenge the perceptions of what a leader looks like. Over the last few years I:

• received a patent,
• developed in an vitro diagnostic (QuantiFeron TB Gold Plus) that detects disease in immune compromised and HIV positive patients,
• developed a rapid test for diseases,
• created a 5 step method for product development, and
• established a Consultative Committee to support non-executive level staff in my Branch of the public service. 

I Provide Advice About: 

• End-to-end Product and Service development,
• Technology Transfer, Operations, Risk Management,
• Quality Assurance and Control,
• Product improvement,
• The differences functional differences between R&D, product development and innovation,
• The challenges STEM women face,
• Program development, and
• Program management.

I Am Also Available To Speak On All Of The Above Topics

Carmen identifies as culturally and linguistically diverse.

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