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United States

South San Francisco, California

Led R&D and commercial manufacturing efforts on behalf of an AI-driven company that develops science-backed bioactive ingredients to address consumer health needs as a member of a four-person team. Sourced raw materials, created and tracked POs employing NetSuite, and oversaw facility shipping by expertly handling logistics.Secured a strong partnership with a leading commercial manufacturer of direct expanded extrusion products (e.g., cereals, puffs, protein crisps) and worked… Show more Led R&D and commercial manufacturing efforts on behalf of an AI-driven company that develops science-backed bioactive ingredients to address consumer health needs as a member of a four-person team. Sourced raw materials, created and tracked POs employing NetSuite, and oversaw facility shipping by expertly handling logistics.Secured a strong partnership with a leading commercial manufacturer of direct expanded extrusion products (e.g., cereals, puffs, protein crisps) and worked closely with vendor teams.Selected samples for microanalysis to check product quality and execute internal bioactives testing, aggregating data from multiple department databases in concert with the analytics group. Directed micro-kill and bioavailability studies for a novel powder product and an extrusion process, monitoring study results.Completed a shelf life study to ensure that bioactives were stable, making needed product changes. Fine-tuned the extrusion manufacturing process by completing a validation study incorporating optimized processes and parameters to produce the highest quality product. Achieved technology process transfer for manufacturing commercialization of extrusion products in the U.S. and Canada by: enhancing the production process and parameters, and collaborating with vendors on the manufacturing floor.Key ResultsDelivered the company’s first whole food ingredient to market using a novel, improved 5-log Micro-Kill validated extrusion process, receiving a U.S. patent. Show less

Emeryville, California

Operated OMVE, a UHT/HTST processing system, to aseptically process and sterilize raw batches of formula through 2-step homogenization and direct steam injection. Serving on a team of four, helped generate benchtop protein shake batches by blending and mixing shakes for an internal pilot and external plant trials, outlining expanded parameters for pilot testing.Conducted material science and bench research protein shake testing for pH, viscosity, percent solids, density… Show more Operated OMVE, a UHT/HTST processing system, to aseptically process and sterilize raw batches of formula through 2-step homogenization and direct steam injection. Serving on a team of four, helped generate benchtop protein shake batches by blending and mixing shakes for an internal pilot and external plant trials, outlining expanded parameters for pilot testing.Conducted material science and bench research protein shake testing for pH, viscosity, percent solids, density, particle size, and colloidal interactions to ensure product stability.Performed rheology analysis on 2K+ protein shake samples, executing strain, frequency, and temperature sweeps; shear rates; and relaxation frequency procedures employing the ARES-G2 Rheometer.Analyzed rheological data by calculating linear range plateau values, critical strain points, averages of shear rates, and critical values for frequency and temperature sweeps. Graphed results employing TRIOS. Authored SOPs for 10+ laboratory instruments as a maintenance engineer.Key ResultsTroubleshot and repaired the OMVE processing system including pumps, electrical work, valves, and homogenizer components, saving the company $80K+.Analyzed data utilizing TRIOS and wrote rheological reports that included recommendations for senior management, facilitating development of two multimillion dollar patent applications. Show less

Benicia, California

Led interior and exterior repair projects for 132 townhomes, abiding by city building codes. Scoped and inspected each project, relaying findings to management before initiating project work. Completed plumbing, roofing, stucco, concrete, and foundation repair; and painting, landscaping, and fencing. Effectively maintained irrigation systems and restructured piping layouts community-wide. Ordered, received, and transported raw materials.

Rutherford, California

Welcomed guests for tastings and poured wines, delivering a superior customer experience. Conducted tasting room set up and clean up; and restocked wine, menus, and supplies. Helped guests choose and purchase wine and merchandise; and processed customer purchases and returns. Unpacked and priced merchandise and wine, restocked the floor, and participated in store inventories.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering

Designed a forward osmosis system to enhance NASA’s wet cooling tower system, optimizing resources as a class project team member..

Associate Of Science - As, Science And Mathematics