More than 45 years of experience in the Food Industry. USA and International projects successfully completed. Expertise in product and process development, productivity for Extruded and Co-extruded Processes, for Consumer and Pet Foods products. Excellent skills as liaison between R&D and Operations for transferring technologies and new technologies implementation. USA and International work experience.

Responsibilities are related to Pet Foods, Snacks, Consultant and Core Businesses development, innovation and growth. Other responsibilities are developing, designing and assessing equipment for new technologies in extrusion and Co-extrusion to be used in Pet food processing (Dry and wet products). Influence businesses in developing & implementing new innovative technologies that will impact the P&L. The main focus of my work is in Innovation, equipment and new technologies design, product and… Show more Responsibilities are related to Pet Foods, Snacks, Consultant and Core Businesses development, innovation and growth. Other responsibilities are developing, designing and assessing equipment for new technologies in extrusion and Co-extrusion to be used in Pet food processing (Dry and wet products). Influence businesses in developing & implementing new innovative technologies that will impact the P&L. The main focus of my work is in Innovation, equipment and new technologies design, product and process improvements, fast adapt technologies and consulting. Show less

Develop, assess, new food processing technologies. responsible for developing, improving food processing. influence businesses in developing &implementing new technologies that will impact the P&L. Filed 3 more patents in equipment design and processing procedure for Snacks and Cereals.

Responsibilities are related to Snacks and Core Businesses development and growth. The focus is in Innovation, product and process improvements, coaching, core business maintenance, fast adapt technologies, consulting and productivity initiatives.

Developed R&D innovation strategies and a pipeline of business opportunities that added value to core & new categories such as: Potato Chips, Extruded, Tortilla, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Vegetables, Seasonings and Baked products. Provided technical leadership to category teams in strategy design, business priorities and technical goals. Lead/scale-up breakthrough innovative processing technologies that will provide sustainable competitive advantages to FritoLay - PepsiCo WW. Close interface with… Show more Developed R&D innovation strategies and a pipeline of business opportunities that added value to core & new categories such as: Potato Chips, Extruded, Tortilla, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Vegetables, Seasonings and Baked products. Provided technical leadership to category teams in strategy design, business priorities and technical goals. Lead/scale-up breakthrough innovative processing technologies that will provide sustainable competitive advantages to FritoLay - PepsiCo WW. Close interface with other top management functional groups in developing Sabritas Business Strategic planning. Other responsibilities were related to identify and implement Sustainability and Productivity opportunities across all Sabritas’ Business Categories. Filed 4 product and process development patents. Show less

Worked for 26 years with Kraft Foods in different Categories. Responsibilities included Managerial and Technical support in product and process development for Cheese, Yogurth, Dinners, Main Meals, Frozen Vegetables and Entrees, Pizza and Pasta products. Influenced cross-functional team in strategy design, business priorities and Quality goals. Maintained active participation in Diversity activities within KF Business. Provided technical support as consultant to other KF Business. Modified old… Show more Worked for 26 years with Kraft Foods in different Categories. Responsibilities included Managerial and Technical support in product and process development for Cheese, Yogurth, Dinners, Main Meals, Frozen Vegetables and Entrees, Pizza and Pasta products. Influenced cross-functional team in strategy design, business priorities and Quality goals. Maintained active participation in Diversity activities within KF Business. Provided technical support as consultant to other KF Business. Modified old manufacturing processes resulting in US$ million savings. Worked on growth initiatives and managed the development/commercialization of new products. Provided technical leadership, expertise and solutions to other businesses in manufacturing concerns and special situations. Show less