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Toronto, On

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Markham, Ontario, Canada

-Analyzed cultivation data from seven facilities throughout Canada to identify best practices-Assessed cultivation and post-harvest improvements via in-process trials -Modeled production costs in response to cultivation changes-Supported eight data collectors through weekly meetings, SOPs and data entry templates-Guided two staff scientists in analysis of cultivation data and experimental design-Increased THC by average of 5.5 percentage points between 2020 and 2021 in a hybrid greenhouse -Increased yield per square metre by average of 21% across five indoor facilities

Markham, Ontario

-Assembled, trained and led a team of eight data collectors and two scientists-Integrated disparate data sources from previously independent facilities into an SQL database-Translated yield data from various facility types to common units (grams per square metre and grams per molPAR)

Markham, Ontario, Canada

-Applied data driven strategy to identify optimal cycle lengths, planting densities and pruning schedules-Prepared guidelines to support fivefold increase in cultivated area with no yield or potency loss-Ensured compliance with Good Management Practices (GMP) when updating cultivation practices-Coordinated with Quality Assurance department to integrate datasets and minimize redundancy-Minimized microbial contamination of final product: Increased batch pass rate from 80% to 99% between 2017 and 2018 without post-harvest irradiation-Developed custom hydroponic recipes

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

-Managed a closed-loop hydroponic system producing leafy greens and cherry tomatoes-Identified best practices and formalized them as SOPs -Implemented an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for control of fungus gnats-Designed controlled trials to identify optimal packaging material for maximum leafy green shelf life-Trained new staff members on preparation of substrates and fertilizer solutions

Guelph, On

-Prepared demonstration plots comparing the efficacy of novel turf fungicides to current products-Presented experimental results to turf industry operators through field presentations

Branchton, On

-Compared the efficacy of horticulture and orchard pesticides in controlled trials -Recorded details of product application and sample collection using ARM software

Guelph, Ontario

-Prepared research plots to assess plant protection product residue levels -Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in product application and sample collection

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Plant Agriculture

-Investigated relationship between plant species phylogeny and compatibility with plant-associated microbes -Investigated methods.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Agriculture