I am an IT Manager with experience in the following industries: Pharma, Government, Banking and TelCo. I have a strong propensity for technological innovation, and its use inside companies to proactively contribute to processes improvement along the entire value chain.

Something about me from the professional point of view.
- Passionate of technology - My first pc, TI99/4A, when I was 11
- A strong advocate of adopting detailed work plans as enabler to get any goal
- Equipped with practical sense
- Being able to listen and valorize my team contribution

My history.
I graduated in Mathematics at the University of Rome, Tor Vergata. After a collaboration with the university, I worked in Mediamed Interactive, developing digital training solutions for the sales force of Pharma industry. After this experience, I joined Accenture and Avanade where I was involved in big projects/programs for the largest national and multinational companies.

After the consulting experience, I moved to Biomedica Foscama Group where, for more than five years, I was the head of IT department. Then, I moved to Alfasigma to lead IT activities for the Manufacturing area. Currently I’m in charge of IT development for the Manufacturing area covering all Alfasigma plants, with a particular focus on Industry 4.0. I’m also the CTO for the Pescara plant.

With over 15 years of specialized experience in pharmaceutical and biotech engineering, Oliver Kaerst is a distinguished leader in the field. As Head of Global Healthcare Operations (GHO) Engineering, he oversees engineering and capital expenditure initiatives across 20 manufacturing sites worldwide, driving excellence in pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging.

Oliver has a proven track record in leading global pharma engineering and packaging reliability programs, including the successful integration of IoT and Industry 4.0 technologies. He also contributes as a key advisor on the Pharma Maintenance USA advisory board, where he offers expert guidance and highlights emerging trends in global maintenance practices.

His extensive background in strategic project management, regulatory compliance, and operational improvement underscores his leadership and deep expertise in optimizing complex global operations.

Pharmaceutical engineering leader with over 25 years of manufacturing experience spanning engineering disciplines including maintenance/reliability, capital projects, plant/process engineering, facilities management, and qualification/validation. Adept at engaging stakeholders, charting strategy, building networks, and developing effective organizations. Models behaviors that promote safety, compliance, continuous improvement, and accountability. Experienced with direct in-plant leadership as well as indirect influence across international organizations.