Darrick spent the early part of his working life as a Landscape Architect. Finding that career path not fully satisfying, he returned to school for a second degree, this time in Chemistry. Since completion of that degree, he has found a rewarding career as a Development Chemist in the botanical insecticide industry. His enduring interest and deep knowledge in botany has found many points of relevance in his current work.Darrick enjoys innovation challenges. His ability to see the larger picture guides his thinking in ways that address potential downstream problems well before they can manifest. Darrick currently holds 7 US patents.Darrick's broad technical skills, and extensive experience in manufacturing scale-up make him a valuable innovator. He has a broad skillset in the approaches to botanical extractions for compounds of interest. Darrick has powerful interpersonal communication skills, that are often uncommon in technical people. His clear yet affable communication style is effective with people at all technical levels, allowing him to build relationships that enhance both his work and theirs.
Listed skills include Product Development, Production Process Development, Process Optimization, Technological Innovation, and 14 others.