Samir Gondalia

Design, Build and Deliver

Science EN ↓ 6 episodes

Welcome to Design, Build, and Deliver with Hart Companies where we dive deep into the world of life science with leaders who decide, design, and deliver the next generation of pharma and biotech facilities. Join your host, Samir Gondalia, as he interviews visionary leaders shaping biotech and pharma facilities from C-suite executives to project decision makers. Hear real stories, industry trends, and actionable insights to help you build your facilities and career smarter, faster, and better.

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Samir Gondalia

Episodes

Episode 6 - Jim Vogel and Designing Flexible Bioprocessing Facilities for the Future 13.04.2026 33:09

Our guest in this episode is James Dean Vogel, a recognized subject matter expert in bioprocessing and biotechnology with more than 40 years of experience across the biopharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. Jim is the founder and director of The BioProcess Institute, which he launched in 2007 to bring expert testing, training, and consulting together under one roof for the biopharmaceutic...

Episode 5 - RIchard Shah and Navigating Global Life Science Projects 25.03.2026 35:55

Our guest in this episode is Richard Shah. Richard currently serves as a Project Director and heads up the US Global Engineering Dept at WuXi Biologics. In this conversation on Design, Build and Deliver with Hart Companies with host Samir Gondalia, Richard shares his journey from being a chemist to leading global life science projects. He discusses the nuances of managing projects across different...

Episode 4 - George Skillin and Mastering Life Science Facility Projects 23.02.2026 35:38

My guest in this episode is George Skillin. George is VP of Strategy Services with Project Farma, a Perkin Elmer Company. George has over 35 years of BioPharmaceutical Experience in all aspects of manufacturing including Bulk Active Ingredient, Biotech Drug Substance, Aseptic Processing & Filling, Packaging and Serialization. In this conversation, George and I discuss the intricacies of designing...

Episode 3 - Jimmy O'Keefe and Navigating Life Science Capital Projects 23.10.2025 31:46

My guest in this episode is James O'Keefe. James is Vice President at Hart Engineering Corporation, where he oversees complex mechanical construction projects across the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. Since joining Hart in 2008 as a Northeastern University Co-Op student, James has advanced through multiple engineering and project management roles. From a Co-op to VP - a rea...

Episode 2 - Michael Kelly and the Future of Pharmaceutical Facilities 17.10.2025 30:02

My guest in this episode is Michael Kelly. Mike is the Director of Bio-process Engineering at Hart Design Group, where he has been leading innovative process solutions. With a career spanning top-tier biotech and engineering firms like Parsons Corporation, Biogen, Amgen, and Moderna, Mike has held increasingly senior roles across engineering, project management, and facilities operations. He has a...

Episode 1 - David Rampone and Life Science Industry Changes and Challenges 17.10.2025 29:27

My guest in today's episode is David Rampone, a leader whose impact extends far beyond engineering and construction. David is President of Hart Engineering Corporation. He has spent decades not just building facilities - but building trust, excellence, and a legacy of craftsmanship that stands the test of time. David's leadership reaches deep into the heart of Rhode Island and the life sciences in...