Meet Kenny. He's an IT Area Specialist.

KAIZEN evangelist

If I were to describe my job as a function, it would be that of an architect. As an IT Infrastructure architect, I primarily work with everything related to a server room: networks, servers, storage and much more. I design the infrastructure and solutions for extensive IT projects, including managing projects focused on new investments, process improvements, and life-cycle management. 

Superhuman

⇠ ⇢ I can move any of my ears independently, and my eyes can move slightly in opposite directions.

Work

Press start and go!

New technology can seem fancy and fascinating at first glance. However, we often need to adapt and adjust technology to seamlessly apply within Novo Nordisk’s operations. 

In a company like ours, production runs 24/7 on sophisticated and validated equipment, systems, and infrastructure. Improving these processes can be quite tricky. We must find suitable timeslots for production stops that are both feasible and adequate for us to implement and validate the changes we've developed. And that's not even considering the time and effort required. Nevertheless, the effort is worth it.

As an example, I was part of an Auto Agitation project for Aseptic Production. Traditionally, the formulation in the agitation process are carried out manually by human operators. They control and regulate each step, including setting the right time to add a particular ingredient, waiting for a set amount of time before adding the next one, starting agitation at a fixed speed, determining the duration, and so on. However, with Auto Agitation, we were able to automate and validate all these steps in one process. Now, the operator can simply press start, and we're ready to go! The project has significantly reduced the chances of human error and deviations, thereby minimizing the risks of scrap and waste. Overall, we've contributed to enhancing the level of product quality and production output.

Shhh!

♛ I drive a Tesla Performance model (0-100km/h in 3.7s) for my daily commute, so if you caught me accidentally speeding, please keep it just between the two of us.

Joining

All the… small things

What surprised me about joining Novo Nordisk is the innovation and improvement mindset across the entire company. I can spot minor changes on a weekly basis, sometimes even daily, and major changes can occur on a monthly basis. I believe that all these small, constant improvements lead to everything functioning and performing better than before. We call it KAIZEN.

KAIZEN is a Japanese concept that basically means improvement. As a business philosophy, it was made popular by Masaaki Imai, who says it’s all about continuous improvement in personal life, home life, social life, and working life. At the workplace, it’s about continuous improvement for everyone, from top managers to IT specialists.

Life

❤ Yay, Daddy!

I live with my partner in an apartment, and we have a small son. Hearing my son say 'Daddy' for the first time is one of the greatest moments in my life. For me, family is everything. I still look back with great memories on the day I got married, and I was also really proud to be able to help my parents find just the right place to live that suited their needs perfectly.

Learning path

␥ Learning to prepare very complex queries across multiple SQL database tables ␥ Obtaining a PMP (Project Management Professional) certificate ␥ Learning to diagnose network communication issues in real time via dedicated tools such as Wireshark and similar programmes ␥ Learning to design site-wide network architecture while considering full redundancy ␥ Learning to be as open-minded as possible and thinking outside of the box – especially regarding IT

Tis the season

⍨ I have seasonal nasal allergies during Spring and Autumn in China, so if you hear me sneeze more than 10 times an hour, then rest assured it is just the weather.