Episode 47 - Overview of the Draft Guidance for Computer Software Assurance with Joseph Silvia
Release Date: 04/04/2023
Episode 60: Investigative Methods with Michael Tyo
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Episode 59: Introduction to Investigations with Michael Tyo
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Episode 58: Discovering AIBOM and the Future of SBOM with Joseph Silvia
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Episode 57: Introduction to the Software Bill of Materials with Joseph Silvia
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Episode 56: Tips and Tricks for Maintaining Inspection Readiness with Caroline Guay-Adam
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Episode 55: Inspection Readiness Strategies with Caroline Guay-Adam
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Episode 54: Risk Management Tools and Techniques with Michael Tyo
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Episode 53: Leveraging the FDA's Warning Letters with Michael Tyo
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Episode 52: Supplier Quality Management w. Mandy Gervasio
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Episode 51: Takeaways from 2023 Quality Conferences with Mandy Gervasio
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Welcome to Automating Quality, the Life Sciences centric show that bridges the gap between automation and quality management systems. This show is hosted by Philippe Gaudreau, CEO at SOLABS and Mandy Gervasio, VP of QA and Compliance at Comanche Biopharma. In this episode, we explore Mandy’s takeaways from recent quality conferences she attended, from management accountability to the importance of managing data integrity. Key Takeaways 02:06: What are the key conferences Mandy attended this year? 04:49: The importance of keeping management accountable for quality objectives....
info_outlineWelcome to Automating Quality, the Life Sciences centric show that bridges the gap between automation and quality management systems. Philippe Gaudreau, CEO at SOLABS is your host for this episode!
Our guest today is Joseph Silvia, Director, Software Quality Training and Instructor at Oriel STAT A MATRIX. Joe shares his expertise on the Case for Quality, what to focus on first when implementing a quality system and the differences between Computer Software Validation (CSV) and Computer Software Assurance (CSA), and more!
Key Takeaways
02:17 Introducing today’s guest: Joseph Silvia, Director of Software Quality Training and Instruction and Lead Auditor at Oriel Stat A Matrix
03:33 What is the Case for Quality?
05:23 Joseph discusses the importance of having quality at the core of what you do as opposed to adding it as an afterthought
07:44 What is the first thing you should focus on when implementing a quality system?
10:55 Philippe shares his experience on implementing QM10 at SOLABS as part of our quality practices
12:53 The difference between Computer Software Validation (CSV) and Computer Software Assurance (CSA) and how this is impacting risk management
17:38 Thanking Joseph and our listeners for today’s episode!
Contact Joseph at [email protected] or on LinkedIn
Oriel STAT A MATRIX: www.orielstat.com
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