William Yartey

William Yartey, DCS, is a seasoned professional in computer systems validation with significant experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Computer Systems Validation at Gritstone bio since November 2022, Yartey has previously held roles including Staff Computer Systems Validation Specialist at Nektar Therapeutics and Senior Consultant positions at multiple firms. Key responsibilities have included managing validation lifecycle activities adhering to GxP regulations, overseeing projects for pharmaceutical clients, and leading implementations at major corporations such as IBM and Amgen. Yartey holds a Doctor of Computer Science from Colorado Technical University, an MS in Information Systems from the University of San Francisco, and a BS in Computer Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.