Andreas Gkikas is an experienced engineering specialist currently working at Sigmapharm Laboratories, LLC in the R&D Division, focusing on equipment qualification, cleaning validation, and ensuring compliance with cGMP and FDA standards since February 2017. Prior to this role, Andreas spent over 21 years at Philips Healthcare, holding various positions such as Field Services Delivery Manager, US Supply Chain Management & Application Support Specialist, US Business Development Manager for Northern Greece Sales, and CT/MR Field Service Engineer, where responsibilities included customer relations, project management, and technical support for imaging systems. Earlier experience includes roles at General Electric CGR as a CT Field Service Engineer, and research and engineering positions at State University of New York institutions. Educational qualifications include an Executive MBA from Athens University of Economics and Business, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Pratt Institute.